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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $230,000 on Sep 11, 1997

242 BEACH 124TH ST

FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11694
0
Baths
2,632 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.$230,000 · Sep 11, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,634 (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.$42,985 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,826
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,159
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$58,440
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,126,000

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.78 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.85%
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.1 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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyQueens
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
P.S./M.S. 114 Belle Harbor SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.6 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

242 Beach 124th 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 85% of homes in Queens County
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Queens County
  • Older than 81% of homes in Rockaway Park 11694

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 area2,632 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,980 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 4,008 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 242 Beach 124th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockaway ParkRockaway Park 11694Queens County
Living areabigger than2,632 ft²77% of homes76% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac62% of homes60% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than192025% of homes19% of homes19% of homes

About 242 Beach 124th St

When did 242 Beach 124th St, Far Rockaway, NY last sell?

242 Beach 124th St, Far Rockaway, NY last sold on Sep 11, 1997 for $230,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Beach 124th St, Far Rockaway, NY?

242 Beach 124th St, Far Rockaway, NY has 2,632 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 242 Beach 124th St, Far Rockaway, NY built?

242 Beach 124th St, Far Rockaway, NY was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 242 Beach 124th St, Far Rockaway, NY?

242 Beach 124th St, Far Rockaway, NY is assigned to P.S./M.S. 114 Belle Harbor 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 242 Beach 124th 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 76% of them (2,632 ft² against a typical 1,980 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 4,008 ft²) and it is newer than 19% of them (1920 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 242 Beach 124th St, Far Rockaway, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Beach 124th St, Far Rockaway, NY was $8,634. The county assessed it at $42,985.

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