Nassau County and Hempstead Town property record for 172 Independence Ave, Freeport, NY 11520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,359 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $214,776 (Aug 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $7,663 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-361-00-0851 |
| Primary APN | 55-361-00-0851 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,359 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,383 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 192 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 55361 08510 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 172 INDEPENDENCE AVE |
| City | FREEPORT |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11520-1685 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 851-852 |
| Legal Block | 361 |
| Legal Lot Number | 851-8 |
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Township / Civil Division | HEMPSTEAD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 414100 |
172 Independence Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2009.
Source: Nassau County and Hempstead Town records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 172 INDEPENDENCE AVE, FREEPORT, NY 11520-1685 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 26, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009408 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12526 / 731 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 172 Independence Ave was $7,663 with a senior citizen's exemption.
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 |
| Municipality | Freeport Village |
| Unified School District | Freeport Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $397 Land $136 Building $261 | $397,000 | |
| 2025 | $7,663.00 | ||
| 2023 | $6,625.00 Homeowner's exemption | $397 Land $136 Building $261 | $397,000 |
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 172 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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.
The area around 172 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 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 | FREEPORT (V) serves 45,000 people · EPA ID NY2902823 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 881 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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