Nassau County and Hempstead Town property record for 61 Melvin Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,025 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $490,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $16,880 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35-604-00-0017 |
| Primary APN | 35-604-00-0017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,025 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,243 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Basement Area | 88 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 303 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 130 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 818 sqft |
| Balcony Area | 29 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 35604 00170 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 61 MELVIN AVE |
| City | WEST HEMPSTEAD |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11552-4140 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TOWN #1 SCH DIST 012 |
| Legal Block | 604 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Township / Civil Division | HEMPSTEAD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 406202 |
61 Melvin Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2005.
Source: Nassau County and Hempstead Town records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 61 MELVIN AVE, WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552-4140 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11982 / 983 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 61 Melvin Ave was $16,880.
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 |
| Unified School District | Malverne Union Free School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $565 Land $331 Building $234 | $565,000 | |
| 2025 | $16,880.00 | ||
| 2023 | $17,235.00 Additional exemption filed | $565 Land $331 Building $234 | $565,000 |
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 61 Melvin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–1989) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1989 · rainfall accumulation |
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 61 Melvin Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 96% 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 - 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 435 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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