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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $182,500 on Jun 11, 2015

261 FERNSIDE PL

FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691
0
Baths
1,284 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.$182,500 · Jun 11, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,703 (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.$23,417 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,174
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,243
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$36,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$732,000

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.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.26%
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.0.12
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(5)

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(1)

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

E
P. S. 43 QueensD+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 mi

District: New York City Geographic School District 27

Neighborhood · ZIP 11691These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.111
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
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.66,634
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.25,131 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,041
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,649
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

261 Fernside Pl 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 83% of homes in Far Rockaway 11691
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Queens County
  • Older than 65% of homes in Far Rockaway

How it measures up in Far Rockaway 11691

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Far Rockaway 11691.

Living area1,284 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,080 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 3,790 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 261 Fernside Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFar RockawayFar Rockaway 11691Queens County
Living areabigger than1,284 ft²20% of homes17% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac73% of homes73% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than194035% of homes35% of homes53% of homes

About 261 Fernside Pl

When did 261 Fernside Pl, Far Rockaway, NY last sell?

261 Fernside Pl, Far Rockaway, NY last sold on Jun 11, 2015 for $182,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Fernside Pl, Far Rockaway, NY?

261 Fernside Pl, Far Rockaway, NY has 1,284 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 261 Fernside Pl, Far Rockaway, NY built?

261 Fernside Pl, Far Rockaway, NY was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 Fernside Pl, Far Rockaway, NY?

261 Fernside Pl, Far Rockaway, NY is assigned to P. S. 43 Queens (elementary), rated D+. All sit in New York City Geographic School District 27. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Fernside Pl, Far Rockaway, NY compare to other homes in Far Rockaway 11691?

Among the 6,216 homes in Far Rockaway 11691, it is bigger than 17% of them (1,284 ft² against a typical 2,080 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 3,790 ft²) and it is newer than 35% of them (1940 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 Fernside Pl, Far Rockaway, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Fernside Pl, Far Rockaway, NY was $4,703. The county assessed it at $23,417.

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