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$480,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 672 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 8 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

  • Sold For: $480,000
  • Taxes: $7,538
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Long_Island
  • MLS ID: 918750
  • Added to Site: 196 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

Listed by Signature Premier Properties
Sold by Exit Realty All City

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Schools serving 542 May St

School District:Rockville Centre Union Free School District
NameGradesDistance
William S Covert School
379 Willow Street, South Hempstead, NY 11550
K-50.2 mi
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 ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 542 May St

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/24/2026
Sold
$480,000
-8.92%
MLS
9/30/2025
Listed
$527,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Signature Premier Properties
Sold by Exit Realty All City

542 May Street, West Hempstead, NY 11550 (MLS# 918750) is a Single Family property that was sold at $480,000 on March 24, 2026. 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.