Nassau County and Hempstead Town property record for 255 Forest Ave, Lynbrook, NY 11563
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,448 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,420 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $123,000 (Apr 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $9,934 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 38-464-00-0110 |
| Primary APN | 38-464-00-0110 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,448 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 572 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,420 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Proximity to Railroad |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 148 sqft |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 38464 01100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 FOREST AVE |
| City | LYNBROOK |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11563-3621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | TOWN #1 SCH DIST 020 |
| Legal Block | 464 |
| Legal Lot Number | 110 |
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Township / Civil Division | HEMPSTEAD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4026 |
| Census Tract | 412000 |
255 Forest Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1995.
Source: Nassau County and Hempstead Town records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 FOREST AVE, LYNBROOK, NY 11563-3621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10529 / 808 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Property Address | 255 FOREST AVE, LYNBROOK, NY 11563-3621 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0445640989 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Book Page | 44564/989 |
| Instrument | 2020-087401 |
| Name | FINANCE AMERICA MTG LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 255 Forest Ave was $9,934 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 |
| Municipality | Lynbrook Village |
| Unified School District | Lynbrook Union Free School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $446 Land $187 Building $259 | $446,000 | |
| 2025 | $9,934.00 | ||
| 2023 | $10,003.00 Homeowner's exemption | $504 Land $220 Building $284 | $504,000 |
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 255 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–1984) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1984 · Coastal Storms & 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 255 Forest Ave 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 663 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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