Nassau County and Hempstead Town property record for 281 Harvard St, Hempstead, NY 11550
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,001 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,200 (May 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $5,160 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34-254-00-0373 |
| Primary APN | 34-254-00-0373 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,001 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 732 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 4,050 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 82 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 34254 03730 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 HARVARD ST |
| City | HEMPSTEAD |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11550-2929 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TOWN #1 SCH DIST 001 |
| Legal Block | 254 |
| Legal Lot Number | 373 |
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Township / Civil Division | HEMPSTEAD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 406900 |
281 Harvard St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2011.
Source: Nassau County and Hempstead Town records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 HARVARD ST, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550-2929 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11469 / 438 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0127680873 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Harvard St was $5,160 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 | Hempstead Village |
| Unified School District | Hempstead Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $248 (-) Land $101 Building $147 | $248,000 (-) | |
| 2025 | $5,160.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $248 Land $101 Building $147 | $248,000 |
| 2023 | $5,120.00 Homeowner's exemption | $248 Land $101 Building $147 | $248,000 |
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 281 Harvard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 281 Harvard 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 | HEMPSTEAD (V) serves 56,000 people · EPA ID NY2902827 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 677 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 |
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