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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $480,000 on Jun 14, 2011

229 BEACH 98TH ST

FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11694
0
Baths
3,319 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.
4,277 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$480,000 · Jun 14, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,885 (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.$44,237 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$36,117
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$67,920
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,144,000

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.90 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.89%
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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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(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.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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 · 0.7 mi

District: New York City Geographic School District 27

Neighborhood · ZIP 11694These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.94

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,949
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,119 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,926
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$122,445
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

229 Beach 98th 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 93% of homes in Rockaway Beach
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Queens County
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Queens County

How it measures up in Rockaway Park 11694

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockaway Park 11694.

Living area3,319 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,982 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size4,277 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,008 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 229 Beach 98th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockaway BeachRockaway Park 11694Queens County
Living areabigger than3,319 ft²93% of homes91% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,277 ft²75% of homes57% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than200133% of homes84% of homes89% of homes

About 229 Beach 98th St

When did 229 Beach 98th St, Far Rockaway, NY last sell?

229 Beach 98th St, Far Rockaway, NY last sold on Jun 14, 2011 for $480,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 229 Beach 98th St, Far Rockaway, NY?

229 Beach 98th St, Far Rockaway, NY has 3,319 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 229 Beach 98th St, Far Rockaway, NY built?

229 Beach 98th St, Far Rockaway, NY was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 229 Beach 98th St, Far Rockaway, NY?

229 Beach 98th St, Far Rockaway, 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 229 Beach 98th St, Far Rockaway, NY compare to other homes in Rockaway Park 11694?

Among the 5,171 homes in Rockaway Park 11694, it is bigger than 91% of them (3,319 ft² against a typical 1,982 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (4,277 ft² against a typical 4,008 ft²) and it is newer than 84% of them (2001 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 229 Beach 98th St, Far Rockaway, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Beach 98th St, Far Rockaway, NY was $8,885. The county assessed it at $44,237.

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