Nassau County and Hempstead Town property record for 48 Benson Ln, Merrick, NY 11566
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,267 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,080 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $339,000 (Feb 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $12,171 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-170-00-0003 |
| Primary APN | 56-170-00-0003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,267 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,459 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 483 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 84 sqft |
| Basement Area | 24 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 4,080 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 84 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 361 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 56170 00030 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48 BENSON LN |
| City | MERRICK |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11566-3651 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | TOWN #1 SCH DIST 025 |
| Legal Block | 170 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Township / Civil Division | HEMPSTEAD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 415201 |
48 Benson Ln, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2004.
Source: Nassau County and Hempstead Town records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 BENSON LN, MERRICK, NY 11566-3651 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11735 / 64 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Benson Ln was $12,171 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 | $437 Land $182 Building $255 | $437,000 | |
| 2025 | $12,171.00 | ||
| 2023 | $11,767.00 Homeowner's exemption | $437 Land $182 Building $255 | $437,000 |
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 48 Benson Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 29 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 20 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 29 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 23 of 29 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2023 · Severe Storm And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 48 Benson Ln is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 615 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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