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163 Beach 96th St

ROCKAWAY BEACH, NY 11693
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2020
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 202012 units607–1,055 ft²
$5.8M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$499K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$679
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

+29.6%vs the Far Rockaway ZIP median sale $/ft² ($524)

Sales Performance

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Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
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1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
0
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
0.0%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
202220242025

8 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$379K$478K$576K$675K607 ft²697 ft²786 ft²876 ft²965 ft²1,055 ft²
Studio
Studio
12 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
Studio · 0 ba · 607 ft²
3 units
Studio · 0 ba · 861 ft²
2 units
Studio · 0 ba · 1,055 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
5 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$379K–$382K
2 units
$417K–$417K
1 unit
$456K–$458K
2 units
$499K–$499K
1 unit
$577K–$599K
2 units
$649K–$680K
3 units

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.25%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.50%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.3.4 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.38%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.28%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$450,430
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$7,306
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit 1AMar 14, 2025$439,000Unit 2BDec 20, 2024$455,286Unit 2DAug 14, 2024$495,882Unit 2CJan 2, 2024$445,150Unit 4AOct 24, 2022$661,862Unit 3BJul 6, 2022$496,860Unit 4BMay 26, 2022$476,580Unit 2AMay 10, 2022$513,210

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.45
82
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
64
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
79
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
1
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.64 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.84%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountyQueens
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Waterside Children's Studio SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.8 mi

District: New York City Geographic School District 27

Neighborhood · ZIP 11693These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.142
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.111
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.95

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,785
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,294 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,483
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,122
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

163 Beach 96th St # 1a
628 ft²
$458K
163 Beach 96th St # 2a
651 ft²
$456K
163 Beach 96th St # 2b
607 ft²
$417K
163 Beach 96th St # 2c
626 ft²
$382K
163 Beach 96th St # 2d
614 ft²
$499K
163 Beach 96th St # 3a
1,055 ft²
$649K
163 Beach 96th St # 3b
607 ft²
$379K
163 Beach 96th St # 3c
861 ft²
$577K
163 Beach 96th St # 4a
1,055 ft²
$675K
163 Beach 96th St # 4b
607 ft²
163 Beach 96th St # 4c
861 ft²
$599K
163 Beach 96th St # P6
$680K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 163 Beach 96th St

How many units are in 163 Beach 96th St, Rockaway Beach, NY?

163 Beach 96th St, Rockaway Beach, NY has 12 residential units across built in 2020, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 163 Beach 96th St, Rockaway Beach, NY worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 12 units at 163 Beach 96th St, Rockaway Beach, NY is $499,000. That works out to $679 per square foot. Units run from 607 to 1,055 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 163 Beach 96th St, Rockaway Beach, NY expensive for Far Rockaway?

Units at 163 Beach 96th St, Rockaway Beach, NY carry a median of $679 per square foot, 30% above the Far Rockaway median of $524 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 163 Beach 96th St, Rockaway Beach, NY?

0 units at 163 Beach 96th St, Rockaway Beach, NY sold in the last 12 months, out of 8 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 0.0% of the building per year.

What floor plans does 163 Beach 96th St, Rockaway Beach, NY have?

The most common plan at 163 Beach 96th St, Rockaway Beach, NY is a 0-bedroom of 607 square feet, repeated 3 times, with a median estimate of $398,276. TopHap identifies 3 recurring plans in the building.

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