GARDEN COLONIAL IN MERRICK. Rock Away on the lovely front porch of this oversized ,custom built, colonial. The home is so big, the family will find privacy throughout. Kitchen is Central to first floor with Updated appliances and wood cabinets. Formal Dining room seats a table of 12. Hard Wood Floors throughout first floor. Updated First Floor Bathroom with private slider to first floor bedroom. Large, light filled, family room overlooking back yard and gardens. Wrap around wooden deck with electric installed for hot tub if desired. Climb wooden steps and railing to the upstairs which offers; Oversized Master Bedroom with Master Bath and walk in closet. Also upstairs are 3 more bedrooms and another full bath. One bedroom could be used as home office. Laundry room is upstairs and so easy to do the laundry in this space. Full Finished Basement with Living Room, Bedroom, Full Bathroom, Summer Kitchen and utility room. 2 Exterior doors access back or side yard. Large oversized back yard with fire pit, floral and vegetable gardens and in-ground sprinkler system.
Flowering trees and beds will color this lovely home throughout the Seasons. Close to LIRR, Bus, Schools and Parks.
Sold for $1,175,000
$1,175,000
1617 Richard Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566
6beds
3,050sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1961
7,950 Square Feet Lot
$1,207,000 Zestimate®
$385/sqft
$5,536 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,207,000
$1.09M - $1.34M
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Lovely front porchWood cabinetsUpdated first floor bathroomUpdated appliances
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Listed by:
Ellen Visconti-Olson 917-837-1857,
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-795-3456
Bought with:
Shahla Oheb, 30OH0798441
Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Rlty
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 938794
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Multiple Locations, Washer Hookup
Features
- First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Formal Dining, In-Law Floorplan, Open Kitchen, Primary Bathroom, Recessed Lighting, Smart Thermostat, Storage, Walk Through Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,050
- Total interior livable area: 3,050 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Central Living Area, Accessible Kitchen, Grip-Accessible Features
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Full,Perimeter,Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 7,950 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 152
Details
- Parcel number: 2089550030008590
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Merrick
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Sold | $1,175,000-2%$385/sqft |
Source:  OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #938794 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2026 | Pending sale | $1,199,000$393/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #938794 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2026 | Price change | $1,199,000-7.7%$393/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #938794 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2025 | Price change | $1,299,000-5.7%$426/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #938794 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,378,000+703.5%$452/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #938794 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/1994 | Sold | $171,500$56/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $628 -1.3% |
| 2023 | -- | $636 -5.8% |
| 2022 | -- | $675 |
| 2021 | $15,194 -0.7% | -- |
| 2020 | $15,299 -4.3% | $822 -6.7% |
| 2019 | $15,979 | $881 -9.5% |
| 2018 | $15,979 +5.7% | $973 |
| 2017 | $15,123 +5.9% | $973 |
| 2016 | $14,282 +255.4% | $973 |
| 2015 | $4,018 +7% | $973 |
| 2013 | $3,754 -20% | $973 -22.9% |
| 2012 | $4,695 -48.5% | $1,262 |
| 2011 | $9,119 +15.2% | $1,262 +4.8% |
| 2010 | $7,920 | $1,204 -19.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,500 -6.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,601 +6% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,511 -37.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $2,407 -40% |
| 2004 | -- | $4,011 |
| 2003 | -- | $4,011 -59% |
| 2002 | -- | $9,790 +58.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $6,190 +19.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $5,190 |
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Neighborhood: North Merrick
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Camp Avenue SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Merrick Avenue Middle SchoolGrades: 7-10Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Sanford H Calhoun High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Old Mill Road School
- Middle: Merrick Avenue Middle School
- High: Sanford H Calhoun High School
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- New York
- Nassau County
- Merrick
- 11566
- North Merrick
- 1617 Richard Avenue
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