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$782,738$833 / 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 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $340,000 on Feb 18, 2000

742 EMPIRE AVE

FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691
0
Baths
940 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.
2,828 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$783K
$631K low$935K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$340,000 · Feb 18, 2000
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$632,738
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$506,190
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.18%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$150,000
NASSAU EDUCATORS FCU · recorded May 21, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,659 (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.$33,154 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,584
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,570
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$645,000

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.0.07
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
P.S. 253 QueensD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
I.S. 53 Brian PiccoloD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 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.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

742 Empire 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Far Rockaway 11691
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Far Rockaway 11691
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Far Rockaway 11691
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Queens County

What homes are worth in Far Rockaway 11691

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

This home
$103K$2.4M

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Far Rockaway 11691.

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.

Estimated value$782,738
CheaperTypical $709,360Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$833
CheaperTypical $453Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area940 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,080 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size2,828 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,790 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 742 Empire Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFar RockawayFar Rockaway 11691Queens County
Estimated valuepricier than$782,73853% of homes59% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$83393% of homes96% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than940 ft²7% of homes6% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,828 ft²31% of homes28% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than198671% of homes70% of homes86% of homes

About 742 Empire Ave

How much is 742 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 742 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY is $782,738 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $630,546 to $934,930. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 742 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY last sell?

742 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY last sold on Feb 18, 2000 for $340,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 742 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY?

742 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY has 940 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 742 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY built?

742 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 742 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY?

742 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY is assigned to P.S. 253 Queens (elementary), rated D; I.S. 53 Brian Piccolo (middle), 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 742 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY compare to other homes in Far Rockaway 11691?

Among the 6,216 homes in Far Rockaway 11691, it is worth more than 59% of them ($782,738 against a typical $709,360), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($833 against a typical $453), it is bigger than 6% of them (940 ft² against a typical 2,080 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (2,828 ft² against a typical 3,790 ft²) and it is newer than 70% of them (1986 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Queens County, it is worth more than 63% 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 742 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 742 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY was $6,659. The county assessed it at $33,154.

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