Nassau County and Hempstead Town property record for 242 Kensington Rd, Lynbrook, NY 11563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,487 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $431,500 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $11,291 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 37-227-00-0142 |
| Primary APN | 37-227-00-0142 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,487 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 683 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| 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 | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Balcony Area | 13 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 37227 01420 |
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| Street Address | 242 KENSINGTON RD |
| City | LYNBROOK |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11563-1247 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TOWN #1 SCH DIST 012 |
| Legal Block | 227 |
| Legal Lot Number | 142 |
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Township / Civil Division | HEMPSTEAD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 410200 |
242 Kensington Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2004.
Source: Nassau County and Hempstead Town records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 KENSINGTON RD, LYNBROOK, NY 11563-1247 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11881 / 6 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 19, 1996 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification, Consolidation and Extension |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Property Address | 242 KENSINGTON RD, LYNBROOK, NY 11563-1247 |
| Document Number | 0420130268 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 KENSINGTON RD LYNBROOK NY 115631247, LYNBROOK, NY 11563-1247 |
| Document Number | 0420130268 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 042013/000268 |
| Instrument | 31078 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOMFIELD, CO 80021 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Mar 27, 2057 |
| Rate | 4.5% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Kensington Rd was $11,291 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 |
| Unified School District | Malverne Union Free School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $445 Land $163 Building $282 | $445,000 | |
| 2025 | $11,291.00 | ||
| 2023 | $9,723.00 Homeowner's exemption | $460 Land $169 Building $291 | $460,000 |
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 242 Kensington Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2015.
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 Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2015 · other causes |
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 242 Kensington Rd 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 898 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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