Nassau County and Hempstead Town property record for 240 Smith St, Merrick, NY 11566
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.277 acres (12,066 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $15,056 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-493-00-0004 |
| Primary APN | 55-493-00-0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 12,066 sqft (0.277 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 207 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 273 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 55493 00040 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 240 SMITH ST |
| City | MERRICK |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11566-3531 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TOWN #1 SCH DIST 025 |
| Legal Block | 493 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Township / Civil Division | HEMPSTEAD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5015 |
| Census Tract | 415000 |
240 Smith St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2026.
Source: Nassau County and Hempstead Town records, as of June 17, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 SMITH ST, MERRICK, NY 11566-3531 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Loan Assumption NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202614533 |
| Deed Book / Page | D14726 / 322 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | D147260322 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Property Address | 240 SMITH ST, MERRICK, NY 11566-3531 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0459510718 |
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| Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 45951/718 |
| Instrument | 2021-135355 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 240 SMITH ST, MERRICK, NY 11566-3531 |
| Document Number | D147260322 |
| Book / Page | D14726 / 322 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-14533 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $520.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 FOREST AVE, GLEN COVE, NY 11542-2106 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 240 SMITH ST, MERRICK, NY 11566-3531 |
| Document Number | 0202614534 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-14534 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Loan Assumption |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 124 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
| Rate | 2.87% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 240 Smith St was $15,056.
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 | $485 (-2.22%) Land $265 Building $220 | $485,000 (-2.22%) | |
| 2025 | $15,056.00 | $496 Land $271 Building $225 | $496,000 |
| 2023 | $14,406.00 Additional exemption filed | $518 Land $283 Building $235 | $518,000 |
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 240 Smith St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 240 Smith 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 - 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 620 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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