Nassau County and Hempstead Town property record for 197 Forest St, Oceanside, NY 11572
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,075 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $176,500 (Mar 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $10,079 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-223-00-0198 |
| Primary APN | 54-223-00-0198 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,075 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,075 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 54223 01980 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 197 FOREST ST |
| City | OCEANSIDE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11572-4208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TOWN #1 SCH DIST 011 |
| Legal Block | 223 |
| Legal Lot Number | 198-1 |
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Township / Civil Division | HEMPSTEAD |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6011 |
| Census Tract | 413300 |
197 Forest St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2024.
Source: Nassau County and Hempstead Town records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7261 113TH ST, FOREST HILLS, NY 11375-5635 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10524 / 0411 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | D144820219 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 197 FOREST ST, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572-4208 |
| Document Number | D144820219 |
| Book / Page | D14482 / 219 |
| Map Reference | MAP 594 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-19619 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 97 FOREST PL, ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570-4310 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7261 113TH ST, FLUSHING, NY 11375-5635 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Forest St was $10,079.
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 |
| Unified School District | Oceanside Union Free School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $388 (-2.51%) Land $150 Building $238 | $388,000 (-2.51%) | |
| 2025 | $10,079.00 | $398 Land $154 Building $244 | $398,000 |
| 2023 | $7,669.00 Homeowner's exemption | $375 Land $145 Building $230 | $375,000 |
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 197 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 86 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 86 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 66 (1979–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 40 of 66 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2015 · 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 197 Forest St 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 - LYNBROOK private · serves 220,000 people · EPA ID NY2902835 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2025 |
| 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 705 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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