Nassau County and Hempstead Town property record for 178 Babylon Tpke, Merrick, NY 11566
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,929 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $329,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $13,325 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-166-00-0159 |
| Primary APN | 55-166-00-0159 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,929 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 846 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 25 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 55166 01590 |
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| Street Address | 178 BABYLON TPKE |
| City | MERRICK |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11566-4425 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TOWN #1 SCH DIST 025 |
| Legal Block | 166 |
| Legal Lot Number | 159 |
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Township / Civil Division | HEMPSTEAD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 415101 |
178 Babylon Tpke is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2012.
Source: Nassau County and Hempstead Town records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 BABYLON TPKE, MERRICK, NY 11566-4425 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20121373 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12845 / 675 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Property Address | 178 BABYLON TPKE, MERRICK, NY 11566-4425 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0450440707 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 45044/707 |
| Instrument | 2021-023311 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Babylon Tpke was $13,325.
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 | $461 Land $170 Building $291 | $461,000 | |
| 2025 | $13,325.00 | ||
| 2023 | $13,625.00 Additional exemption filed | $461 Land $170 Building $291 | $461,000 |
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 178 Babylon Tpke in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 56 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 53 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 53 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 56 (1979–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 37 of 56 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
The area around 178 Babylon Tpke 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 | 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 640 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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