Nassau County and Hempstead Town property record for 56 Brookside Ave, Merrick, NY 11566
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,239 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.314 acres (13,660 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $470,000 (Feb 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $16,652 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-00J-00-0045 |
| Primary APN | 56-00J-00-0045 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,239 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,459 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,035 sqft |
| Basement Area | 790 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 13,660 sqft (0.314 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 177 ft deep x 79 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Area | 512 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 56 J 00450 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 BROOKSIDE AVE |
| City | MERRICK |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11566-2705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 45,274 |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Township / Civil Division | HEMPSTEAD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 415201 |
56 Brookside Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2010.
Source: Nassau County and Hempstead Town records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 BROOKSIDE AVE, MERRICK, NY 11566-2705 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201000356 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12587 / 650 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Brookside Ave was $16,652.
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 | North Merrick Union Free School District (PK - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $570 Land $262 Building $308 | $570,000 | |
| 2025 | $16,652.00 | ||
| 2023 | $14,877.00 Homeowner's exemption | $644 Land $295 Building $349 | $644,000 |
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 56 Brookside Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 11 |
| 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.
The area around 56 Brookside 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 - 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 744 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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