Nassau County and Hempstead Town property record for 255 James St, Franklin Square, NY 11010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,229 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,343 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35-125-00-0134 |
| Primary APN | 35-125-00-0134 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,229 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 868 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 4,300 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 43 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 190 sqft |
| Patio Area | 86 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 35125 01340 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 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 | FRANKLIN SQUARE GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 125 |
| Legal Lot Number | 134 |
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Township / Civil Division | HEMPSTEAD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 405500 |
255 James St is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2014 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Nassau County and Hempstead Town records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 JAMES ST, FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY 11010-2302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0131800242 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 255 James St was $5,343 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 | $418 (-0.24%) Land $216 Building $202 | $418,000 (-0.24%) | |
| 2025 | $5,343.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $419 Land $216 Building $203 | $419,000 |
| 2023 | $4,155.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $469 Land $242 Building $227 | $469,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 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 255 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 |
|---|
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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