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$1,222,770$504 / 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 92How 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

281 BEACH 138TH ST

FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11694
0
Baths
2,425 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.3M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,172 (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.$70,558 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,948
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$49,610
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$68,520
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,189,000

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.94 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.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.Single Family Residence
CountyQueens
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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(3)

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 · 0.2 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

281 Beach 138th 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 92% of homes in Queens County
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Belle Harbor
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Queens County
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% 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
$236K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 82% 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$1,222,770
CheaperTypical $750,000Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$504
CheaperTypical $579Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area2,425 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,982 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 4,008 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 281 Beach 138th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelle HarborRockaway Park 11694Queens County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,222,77070% of homes82% of homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50419% of homes25% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than2,425 ft²68% of homes69% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac69% of homes67% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than193557% of homes50% of homes45% of homes

About 281 Beach 138th St

How much is 281 Beach 138th St, Far Rockaway, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Beach 138th St, Far Rockaway, NY is $1,222,770 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,128,402 to $1,317,138. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Beach 138th St, Far Rockaway, NY last sell?

281 Beach 138th St, Far Rockaway, NY last sold on Dec 16, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Beach 138th St, Far Rockaway, NY?

281 Beach 138th St, Far Rockaway, NY has 2,425 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 281 Beach 138th St, Far Rockaway, NY built?

281 Beach 138th St, Far Rockaway, NY was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Beach 138th St, Far Rockaway, NY?

281 Beach 138th 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 281 Beach 138th 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 82% of them ($1,222,770 against a typical $750,000), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($504 against a typical $579), it is bigger than 69% of them (2,425 ft² against a typical 1,982 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 4,008 ft²) and it is newer than 50% of them (1935 against a typical 1935). Measured against all of Queens County, it is worth more than 92% 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 281 Beach 138th St, Far Rockaway, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Beach 138th St, Far Rockaway, NY was $14,172. The county assessed it at $70,558.

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