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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $605,000 on Dec 3, 2020

491 BEACH 44TH ST

FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691
0
Baths
2,000 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.
2,558 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
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.$605,000 · Dec 3, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,489 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$22,621 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,271
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,350
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,341
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$740,000

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.108 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.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.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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(5)

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

E
P.S. 105 The Bay SchoolF
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%

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How this home compares

491 Beach 44th 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.

  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Edgemere
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Far Rockaway 11691
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Queens County

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 area2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,080 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size2,558 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,790 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 491 Beach 44th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEdgemereFar Rockaway 11691Queens County
Living areabigger than2,000 ft²69% of homes45% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,558 ft²36% of homes24% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than200576% of homes86% of homes91% of homes

About 491 Beach 44th St

When did 491 Beach 44th St, Far Rockaway, NY last sell?

491 Beach 44th St, Far Rockaway, NY last sold on Dec 3, 2020 for $605,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 491 Beach 44th St, Far Rockaway, NY?

491 Beach 44th St, Far Rockaway, NY has 2,000 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 491 Beach 44th St, Far Rockaway, NY built?

491 Beach 44th St, Far Rockaway, NY was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 491 Beach 44th St, Far Rockaway, NY?

491 Beach 44th St, Far Rockaway, NY is assigned to P.S. 105 The Bay School (elementary), rated F. All sit in New York City Geographic School District 27. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 491 Beach 44th St, Far Rockaway, NY compare to other homes in Far Rockaway 11691?

Among the 6,254 homes in Far Rockaway 11691, it is bigger than 45% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 2,080 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (2,558 ft² against a typical 3,790 ft²) and it is newer than 86% of them (2005 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 491 Beach 44th St, Far Rockaway, NY?

The 2026 property tax bill for 491 Beach 44th St, Far Rockaway, NY was $4,489. The county assessed it at $22,621.

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