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$625,542$582 / ft²
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Last sold for $176,500 on Mar 17, 1995

197 FOREST ST

OCEANSIDE, NY 11572
1
Baths
1,075 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.
4,000 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$626K
$603K low$648K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$176,500 · Mar 17, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,080 (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.$388 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$150
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$238
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$398
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$388,000

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.112 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.60%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyNASSAU
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 24 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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

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

E
South Oceanside Road Elementary School #4A
Elementary · Grades 1–6 · 0.2 mi
H
Oceanside High School #7A
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Oceanside Middle School #9MB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Oceanside Union Free School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 11572These 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.62
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.2%
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.30,710
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,762 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$141,944
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$159,805
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

197 Forest 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.

  • Worth less than 91% of homes in Oceanside 11572
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Oceanside 11572
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Oceanside 11572
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Oceanside 11572
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Nassau County

What homes are worth in Oceanside 11572

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$553K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Oceanside 11572.

How it measures up in Oceanside 11572

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Oceanside 11572.

Estimated value$625,542
CheaperTypical $772,107Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$582
CheaperTypical $455Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area1,075 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,749 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size4,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 197 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOceanside 11572Nassau County
Estimated valuepricier than$625,5429% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$58292% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than1,075 ft²6% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,000 ft²2% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than195969% of homes75% of homes

About 197 Forest St

How much is 197 Forest St, Oceanside, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 197 Forest St, Oceanside, NY is $625,542 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $602,917 to $648,167. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 197 Forest St, Oceanside, NY last sell?

197 Forest St, Oceanside, NY last sold on Mar 17, 1995 for $176,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 197 Forest St, Oceanside, NY?

197 Forest St, Oceanside, NY has 1 bathrooms, 1,075 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 197 Forest St, Oceanside, NY built?

197 Forest St, Oceanside, NY was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 197 Forest St, Oceanside, NY?

197 Forest St, Oceanside, NY is assigned to South Oceanside Road Elementary School #4 (elementary), rated A; Oceanside High School #7 (high), rated A; Oceanside Middle School #9M (middle), rated B. All sit in Oceanside Union Free School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 197 Forest St, Oceanside, NY compare to other homes in Oceanside 11572?

Among the 9,596 homes in Oceanside 11572, it is worth more than 9% of them ($625,542 against a typical $772,107), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($582 against a typical $455), it is bigger than 6% of them (1,075 ft² against a typical 1,749 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (4,000 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1959 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Nassau County, it is worth more than 10% of homes there. 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 Forest St, Oceanside, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Forest St, Oceanside, NY was $10,080. The county assessed it at $388.

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