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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $265,000 on Nov 23, 2011

242 BEACH 129TH ST

ROCKAWAY PARK, NY 11694
0
Baths
1,710 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.
3,325 ft²
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.
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.$265,000 · Nov 23, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,520 (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.$44,966 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,389
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$36,577
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,422
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,072,000

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.82 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)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyQUEENS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
P.S./M.S. 114 Belle Harbor SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 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 129th 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.

  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Belle Harbor
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Belle Harbor
  • Older than 85% of homes in Belle Harbor

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 area1,710 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,980 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size3,325 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,008 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 242 Beach 129th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelle HarborRockaway Park 11694Queens County
Living areabigger than1,710 ft²33% of homes37% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,325 ft²25% of homes26% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than192015% of homes19% of homes19% of homes

About 242 Beach 129th St

When did 242 Beach 129th St, Rockaway Park, NY last sell?

242 Beach 129th St, Rockaway Park, NY last sold on Nov 23, 2011 for $265,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Beach 129th St, Rockaway Park, NY?

242 Beach 129th St, Rockaway Park, NY has 1,710 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 242 Beach 129th St, Rockaway Park, NY built?

242 Beach 129th St, Rockaway Park, NY was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 Beach 129th St, Rockaway Park, NY?

242 Beach 129th St, Rockaway Park, 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 129th St, Rockaway Park, NY compare to other homes in Rockaway Park 11694?

Among the 5,181 homes in Rockaway Park 11694, it is bigger than 37% of them (1,710 ft² against a typical 1,980 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (3,325 ft² against a typical 4,008 ft²) and it is newer than 19% of them (1920 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 242 Beach 129th St, Rockaway Park, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Beach 129th St, Rockaway Park, NY was $8,520. The county assessed it at $44,966.

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