Nassau County and Hempstead Town property record for 159 Commonwealth Ave, Merrick, NY 11566
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,692 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $13,993 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-125-00-0231 |
| Primary APN | 55-125-00-0231 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,692 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,872 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 55125 02310 |
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| Street Address | 159 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | MERRICK |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11566-3521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 231-232 |
| Legal Block | 125 |
| Legal Lot Number | 231-2 |
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Township / Civil Division | HEMPSTEAD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 415000 |
Source: Nassau County and Hempstead Town records, as of June 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 COMMONWEALTH AVE, MERRICK, NY 11566-3521 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 29, 1995 |
| Transfer Doc | 1062000092 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Nassau County and Hempstead Town assessment roll, as of June 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Nassau County |
| County Subdivision | Hempstead Town |
| Secondary School District | Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Merrick Union Free School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $456 (-8.98%) Land $176 Building $280 | $456,000 (-8.98%) | |
| 2025 | $13,993.00 (-0.12%) | ||
| 2023 | $14,010.00 Homeowner's exemption | $501 Land $194 Building $307 | $501,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 5, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2011–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2023 · Severe Storm And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LIBERTY UTILITIES NEW YORK - MERRICK private · serves 135,000 people · EPA ID NY2902840 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 620 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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