Nassau County and Hempstead Town property record for 1617 Richard Ave, Merrick, NY 11566
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,414 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,175,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $12,782 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-003-00-0859 |
| Primary APN | 55-003-00-0859 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,414 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,624 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,075 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,950 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 158 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 210 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 175 sqft |
| Deck Area | 500 sqft |
| Patio Area | 500 sqft |
| Balcony Area | 54 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 55003 08590 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1617 RICHARD AVE |
| City | MERRICK |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11566-2313 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TOWN #1 SCH DIST 029 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 859-8 |
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Township / Civil Division | HEMPSTEAD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 414600 |
1617 Richard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Nassau County and Hempstead Town records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1617 RICHARD AVE, MERRICK, NY 11566-2313 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit 7187 WOODCHUCK HILL 2026 LENDER CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202628423 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14745 / 342 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | D128250914 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1617 RICHARD AVE, MERRICK, NY 11566-2313 |
| Document Number | 0000028423 |
| Book / Page | 14745 / 342 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202628423 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,661,450.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1617 RICHARD AVE, MERRICK, NY 11566-2313 |
| Document Number | 0000028424, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Book Page | 48448/1 |
| Instrument | 202628424 |
| Name | US BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Property Address | 1617 RICHARD AVE, MERRICK, NY 11566-2313 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1617 RICHARD AVE, MERRICK, NY 11566-2313 |
| Document Number | M483470696 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Book Page | M48347/696 |
| Instrument | 2026-11911 |
| Name | 7187 WOODCHUCK HILL 2026 LENDER CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10024 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1617 Richard Ave was $12,782, down 29.7% from the year before.
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 | North Merrick Union Free School District (PK - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,782.00 (-29.72%) | $640 (+1.91%) Land $218 Building $422 | $640,000 (+1.91%) |
| 2025 | $18,187.00 | $628 Land $214 Building $414 | $628,000 |
| 2023 | $16,916.00 Additional exemption filed | $675 Land $230 Building $445 | $675,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1617 Richard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 4 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1617 Richard Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 759 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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