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168 Independence Ave, Freeport, NY 11520 Property Records

Nassau County and Hempstead Town property record for 168 Independence Ave, Freeport, NY 11520

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1.5 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size0.144 acres (6,250 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$457,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill$8,236 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN55-361-00-0849

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN55-361-00-0849
Alternative APNs
  • 2009-55-361-00-0849-0
  • 55361000849000000000
  • 282009 55.-361-849
  • 55361 08490

Interior

Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,392 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,032 sqft
Basement Area258 sqft
Finished Basement258 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1957
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area6,250 sqft (0.144 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeBasement
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Deck Area168 sqft
Patio Area192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number55361 08490
Street Address168 INDEPENDENCE AVE
CityFREEPORT
StateNY
Zip11520-1685
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTOWN #1 SCH DIST 009
Legal SubdivisionAMENDED MAP OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Legal Block361
Legal Lot Number849-8
JurisdictionNASSAU NY
Township / Civil DivisionHEMPSTEAD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract414100

Owner

168 Independence Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2022.

Source: Nassau County and Hempstead Town records, as of June 17, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address168 INDEPENDENCE AVE, FREEPORT, NY 11520-1685
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 29, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 29, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 4, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202288361
Deed Book / Page14289 / 200
Prior Transfer DateApr 14, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc0127120374
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2022: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document TypeBargain and Sale Deed
JurisdictionNASSAU NY
Recording DateAug 29, 2022
Property Address168 INDEPENDENCE AVE, FREEPORT, NY 11520-1685
Document NumberD142890200
Book / PageD14289 / 200
Map ReferenceMAP 240 CASE 1841
Instrument DateAug 18, 2022
Instrument2022-88361
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 2, 2022
Title CompanyREPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC NATL TTL INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,828.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address168 INDEPENDENCE AVE, 168, FREEPORT, NY 11520-1685

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address168 INDEPENDENCE AVE, FREEPORT, NY 11520-1685

Mortgage

Document Number0202288362
DateAug 29, 2022
Instrument2022-88362
Lender
NameUNMB HOME LOANS INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 168 Independence Ave was $8,236.

Source: Nassau County and Hempstead Town assessment roll, as of June 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyNassau County
County SubdivisionHempstead Town
MunicipalityFreeport Village
Unified School DistrictFreeport Union Free School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$356 (-6.81%) Land $127 Building $229$356,000 (-6.81%)
2025$8,236.00$382 Land $136 Building $246$382,000
2023$900.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption$382 Land $136 Building $246$382,000

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 168 Independence Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 5, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimAug 2010 · rainfall accumulation

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

The area around 168 Independence Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemFREEPORT (V)
serves 45,000 people · EPA ID NY2902823
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead3 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 881 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable		8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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