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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,200,000 on Apr 1, 2025

794 EMPIRE AVE

FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691
0
Baths
2,491 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.
2,883 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2008
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.$1,200,000 · Apr 1, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,542 (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.$52,488 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,178
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$43,310
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$73,260
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,384,000

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.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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(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.

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

M
I.S. 53 Brian PiccoloD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
P.S. 253 QueensD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 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

794 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.

  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Queens County
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Far Rockaway 11691
  • Newer than 96% 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.

Living area2,491 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,076 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size2,883 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,790 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built2008
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 794 Empire Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFar RockawayFar Rockaway 11691Queens County
Living areabigger than2,491 ft²69% of homes72% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,883 ft²34% of homes31% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than200895% of homes96% of homes94% of homes

About 794 Empire Ave

When did 794 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY last sell?

794 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY last sold on Apr 1, 2025 for $1,200,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 794 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY?

794 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY has 2,491 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 794 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY built?

794 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY was built in 2008, making it 18 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 794 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY?

794 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY is assigned to I.S. 53 Brian Piccolo (middle), rated D+; P.S. 253 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 794 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY compare to other homes in Far Rockaway 11691?

Among the 6,217 homes in Far Rockaway 11691, it is bigger than 72% of them (2,491 ft² against a typical 2,076 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (2,883 ft² against a typical 3,790 ft²) and it is newer than 96% of them (2008 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 794 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 794 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY was $10,542. The county assessed it at $52,488.

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