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197 BEACH 96TH ST

ROCKAWAY BEACH, NY 11693
0
Baths
3,160 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,000 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,629 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$42,960 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,715
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$38,245
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$66,840
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,230,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.76 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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyQueens
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2009
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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%

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How this home compares

197 Beach 96th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Far Rockaway 11693
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Far Rockaway 11693
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Queens County

How it measures up in Far Rockaway 11693

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Far Rockaway 11693.

Living area3,160 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,326 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,483 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 197 Beach 96th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockaway BeachFar Rockaway 11693Queens County
Living areabigger than3,160 ft²90% of homes94% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,000 ft²22% of homes10% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than200458% of homes72% of homes91% of homes

About 197 Beach 96th St

When did 197 Beach 96th St, Rockaway Beach, NY last sell?

197 Beach 96th St, Rockaway Beach, NY last sold on Jan 23, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 197 Beach 96th St, Rockaway Beach, NY?

197 Beach 96th St, Rockaway Beach, NY has 3,160 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 197 Beach 96th St, Rockaway Beach, NY built?

197 Beach 96th St, Rockaway Beach, NY was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 197 Beach 96th St, Rockaway Beach, NY?

197 Beach 96th St, Rockaway Beach, NY is assigned to Waterside Children's Studio School (elementary), rated B. All sit in New York City Geographic School District 27. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 197 Beach 96th St, Rockaway Beach, NY compare to other homes in Far Rockaway 11693?

Among the 3,010 homes in Far Rockaway 11693, it is bigger than 94% of them (3,160 ft² against a typical 1,326 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 2,483 ft²) and it is newer than 72% of them (2004 against a typical 1935). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 197 Beach 96th St, Rockaway Beach, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Beach 96th St, Rockaway Beach, NY was $8,629. The county assessed it at $42,960.

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