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$527,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 672 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 12 days ago
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Welcome to 542 May Street in South Hempstead, New York. This charming and efficient front-porch cottage features three bedrooms, including a primary bedroom on the first floor, one full bath, a spacious kitchen, a living room, and a dining room. Situated on an easy-to-maintain property with a private rear yard. Property fenced in by neighbors' fences. Low taxes of $7,538 and a new roof with a transferable warranty in 2025 make this home a great choice. Conveniently located in proximity to Molloy University, Madison Theatre, Mercy Hospital, William S. Covert Elementary School, the newly renovated Hempstead Lake State Park with pickleball courts, kayak rentals, and the Southern State Parkway. This home does not feature a driveway or garage, and offers street parking only. The basement is a crawl space with no interior access, utility access only. House measurement from public records is 672 square feet.

Full Property Details for 542 May St

General

  • Price: $527,000
  • Taxes: $7,538
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Long_Island
  • MLS ID: 918750
  • Updated: 1/4/2026
  • Added to Site: 109 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Interior Features: First Floor Bedroom
  • Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Range
  • Flooring: Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Parking

  • Parking Features: Open

Location

  • County: Nassau County

School Information

  • High School District: Rockville Centre
  • Elementary School: William S Covert School
  • Middle School: South Side Middle School
  • High School: South Side High School

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Oil
  • Heating Zones: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Connected

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Detached/Attached: Detached
  • Construction: Frame
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Bilco Door(s), Crawl Space, See Remarks
  • Building Size: 672
  • Square Feet: 672
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1928

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.0574
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,500

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $7,538.08

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: None
  • Property ID: 2089-36-198-00-0695-0

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Schools serving 542 May St

School District:Rockville Centre Union Free School District
NameGradesDistance
South Side Middle School
67 Hillside Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
6-81.9 mi
South Side High School
140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
9-121.1 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 542 May St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/30/2025
Listed
$527,000
163.5%
MLS
7/28/2005
Sold
$200,000
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Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Tax History for 542 May St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$7,538
334%
$245
6%
2024
$1,735
-75%
$232
-18%
2023
$7,005
7%
$283
-1%
2022
$6,538
4%
$287
-3%
2021
$6,283
6%
$296
-5%
2020
$5,939
7%
$311
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2018
$5,540
11%
$311
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2016
$4,982
5%
$311
-10%
2016
$4,746
-20%
$345
11%
2019
$5,939
27%
$311
8%
2014
$4,693
—
$288
-31%
2014
$4,693
—
$420
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542 May Street, West Hempstead, NY 11550 (MLS# 918750) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 542 May Street is currently listed for $527,000 and was received on September 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 542 May Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in West Hempstead? You can browse all West Hempstead real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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