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$651,011$438 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $450,000 on Dec 31, 2013

253 BEACH 118TH ST

FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11694
0
Baths
1,485 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.
1,440 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$651K
$584K low$718K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$450,000 · Dec 31, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,893 (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.$30,758 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,690
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$26,068
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,160
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$741,000

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.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.Single Family Residence
CountyQueens
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
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.

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 · 0.4 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

253 Beach 118th 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 more than 72% of homes in Rockaway Park
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Queens County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Rockaway Park 11694
  • Among the smallest lots in Queens County
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Queens County

What homes are worth in Rockaway Park 11694

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

This home
$240K$2.3M

This home is worth more than 44% 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.

Estimated value$651,011
CheaperTypical $751,887Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$438
CheaperTypical $577Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,980 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,008 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1939Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 253 Beach 118th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockaway ParkRockaway Park 11694Queens County
Estimated valuepricier than$651,01172% of homes44% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43831% of homes12% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than1,485 ft²33% of homes26% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,440 ft²4% of homes3% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than195560% of homes71% of homes74% of homes

About 253 Beach 118th St

How much is 253 Beach 118th St, Far Rockaway, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Beach 118th St, Far Rockaway, NY is $651,011 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $583,761 to $718,261. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Beach 118th St, Far Rockaway, NY last sell?

253 Beach 118th St, Far Rockaway, NY last sold on Dec 31, 2013 for $450,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Beach 118th St, Far Rockaway, NY?

253 Beach 118th St, Far Rockaway, NY has 1,485 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 253 Beach 118th St, Far Rockaway, NY built?

253 Beach 118th St, Far Rockaway, NY was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 253 Beach 118th St, Far Rockaway, NY?

253 Beach 118th 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 253 Beach 118th St, Far Rockaway, NY compare to other homes in Rockaway Park 11694?

Among the 5,171 homes in Rockaway Park 11694, it is worth more than 44% of them ($651,011 against a typical $751,887), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($438 against a typical $577), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,485 ft² against a typical 1,980 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 4,008 ft²) and it is newer than 71% of them (1955 against a typical 1939). Measured against all of Queens County, it is worth more than 49% 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 253 Beach 118th St, Far Rockaway, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Beach 118th St, Far Rockaway, NY was $5,893. The county assessed it at $30,758.

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