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$1,715,608$644 / 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 89How 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

817 EMPIRE AVE

FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691
0
Baths
2,664 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.7M
$1.5M low$1.9M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,451 (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.$47,057 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,165
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$34,892
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$75,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,261,000

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.12 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
CountyQueens
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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.

M
I.S. 53 Brian PiccoloD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
P.S. 197 The Ocean SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 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

817 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.

  • Worth more than 98% of homes in Queens County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Far Rockaway 11691
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Queens County
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Queens County
  • Newer than 69% 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 91% 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$1,715,608
CheaperTypical $737,543Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$644
CheaperTypical $470Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area2,664 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,080 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 3,790 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 817 Empire Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFar RockawayFar Rockaway 11691Queens County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,715,60886% of homes91% of homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$64470% of homes81% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than2,664 ft²74% of homes77% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac70% of homes69% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than195046% of homes46% of homes69% of homes

About 817 Empire Ave

How much is 817 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 817 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY is $1,715,608 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,531,523 to $1,899,693. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 817 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY last sell?

817 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY last sold on Oct 27, 1997, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 817 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY?

817 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY has 2,664 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 817 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY built?

817 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 817 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY?

817 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY is assigned to I.S. 53 Brian Piccolo (middle), rated D+; P.S. 197 The Ocean School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in New York City Geographic School District 27. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 817 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY compare to other homes in Far Rockaway 11691?

Among the 6,217 homes in Far Rockaway 11691, it is worth more than 91% of them ($1,715,608 against a typical $737,543), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($644 against a typical $470), it is bigger than 77% of them (2,664 ft² against a typical 2,080 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 3,790 ft²) and it is newer than 46% of them (1950 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Queens County, it is worth more than 98% 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 817 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 817 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway, NY was $9,451. The county assessed it at $47,057.

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