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$631,747$526 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $255,000 on Sep 12, 2003

488 COLUMBIA AVE

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570
1
Baths
1,200 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.
4,000 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1937
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$632K
$543K low$721K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$255,000 · Sep 12, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,349 (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.$378 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$139
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$239
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$374
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$378,000

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.48 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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyNASSAU
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

H
Malverne Senior High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Howard T Herber Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Maurice W Downing Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.0 mi

District: Malverne Union Free School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 11570These 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.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.91

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,370
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,589 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$144,451
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$184,571
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

488 Columbia Ave 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 less than 98% of homes in Rockville Centre 11570
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Rockville Centre 11570
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Rockville Centre 11570
  • Among the smallest lots in Lakeview
  • Older than 81% of homes in Lakeview

What homes are worth in Rockville Centre 11570

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

This home
$616K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Rockville Centre 11570.

How it measures up in Rockville Centre 11570

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockville Centre 11570.

Estimated value$631,747
CheaperTypical $967,511Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$526
CheaperTypical $482Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,063 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size4,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1937
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 488 Columbia Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLakeviewRockville Centre 11570Nassau County
Estimated valuepricier than$631,74711% of homes2% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$52659% of homes75% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than1,200 ft²27% of homes3% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,000 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than193719% of homes55% of homes20% of homes

About 488 Columbia Ave

How much is 488 Columbia Ave, Rockville Centre, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 488 Columbia Ave, Rockville Centre, NY is $631,747 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $542,975 to $720,519. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 488 Columbia Ave, Rockville Centre, NY last sell?

488 Columbia Ave, Rockville Centre, NY last sold on Sep 12, 2003 for $255,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 488 Columbia Ave, Rockville Centre, NY?

488 Columbia Ave, Rockville Centre, NY has 1 bathrooms, 1,200 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 488 Columbia Ave, Rockville Centre, NY built?

488 Columbia Ave, Rockville Centre, NY was built in 1937, making it 89 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 488 Columbia Ave, Rockville Centre, NY?

488 Columbia Ave, Rockville Centre, NY is assigned to Malverne Senior High School (high), rated A-; Howard T Herber Middle School (middle), rated B-; Maurice W Downing Primary School (elementary). All sit in Malverne Union Free School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 488 Columbia Ave, Rockville Centre, NY compare to other homes in Rockville Centre 11570?

Among the 6,982 homes in Rockville Centre 11570, it is worth more than 2% of them ($631,747 against a typical $967,511), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($526 against a typical $482), it is bigger than 3% of them (1,200 ft² against a typical 2,063 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (4,000 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1937 against a typical 1935). Measured against all of Nassau County, it is worth more than 11% 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 488 Columbia Ave, Rockville Centre, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Columbia Ave, Rockville Centre, NY was $11,349. The county assessed it at $378.

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