Nassau County and Hempstead Town property record for 251 James St, Franklin Square, NY 11010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,377 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (Jan 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $9,363 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35-125-00-0132 |
| Primary APN | 35-125-00-0132 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,377 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 838 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| 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 | 190 sqft |
| Patio Area | 63 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 35125 01320 |
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| Street Address | 251 JAMES ST |
| City | FRANKLIN SQUARE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11010-2302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TOWN #1 SCH DIST 017 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP OF FRANKLIN SQUARE GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 125 |
| Legal Lot Number | 132 |
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Township / Civil Division | HEMPSTEAD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 405500 |
251 James St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2015.
Source: Nassau County and Hempstead Town records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 JAMES ST, FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY 11010-2302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20151850 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13168 / 94 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0124600676 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 251 James St was $9,363 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 |
| Elementary School District | Franklin Square Union Free School District (PK - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Sewanhaka Central High School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $485 (+5.9%) Land $240 Building $245 | $522,000 (+13.97%) | |
| 2025 | $9,363.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $458 Land $211 Building $247 | $458,000 |
| 2023 | $9,475.00 Homeowner's exemption | $508 Land $234 Building $274 | $508,000 |
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 251 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1984.
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 (1984) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1984 · river or lake 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 251 James 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 | FRANKLIN SQUARE WD public/private · serves 20,000 people · EPA ID NY2902822 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 1,028 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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