Nassau County and Hempstead Town property record for 248 Smith St, Merrick, NY 11566
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,100 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,450 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $273,000 (Nov 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $11,624 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-493-00-0816 |
| Primary APN | 55-493-00-0816 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,100 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,125 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,450 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 25 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 55493 08160 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 248 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 | 816 |
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Township / Civil Division | HEMPSTEAD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5015 |
| Census Tract | 415000 |
248 Smith St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2001.
Source: Nassau County and Hempstead Town records, as of June 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 248 SMITH ST, MERRICK, NY 11566-3531 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11404 / 633 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Property Address | 248 SMITH ST, MERRICK, NY 11566-3531 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0460220564 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 46022/564 |
| Instrument | 2021-145016 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 248 Smith St was $11,624 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 |
| 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 | $419 Land $211 Building $208 | $419,000 | |
| 2025 | $11,624.00 | ||
| 2023 | $11,495.00 Homeowner's exemption | $419 Land $211 Building $208 | $419,000 |
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 248 Smith 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 A, within 500 ft |
| 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 248 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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