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Sold for $815,000
  • $815,000

    242 James Street, Franklin Square, NY 11010

    3beds
    1,519sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1938
    4,000 Square Feet Lot
    $841,600 Zestimate®
    $537/sqft
    $3,939 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $841,600

    $757,000 - $934,000

    $3,939/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome to this beautiful Cape-style home, perfectly situated mid-block on a quiet street in the heart of Franklin Square. The main floor offers a bright open-concept layout, perfect for entertaining - featuring an eat in kitchen combined with a spacious dining room, along with a potential bedroom, a cozy TV room toward the back of the home and a full bathroom. The second floor offers three bedrooms, a full bathroom and a convenient office nook — ideal for working at home or a quiet study space. A large unfinished basement features high ceilings, an outside entrance, and plenty of room for storage or future finishing. Some additional highlights include Central AC, gas cooking and gas heating. Conveniently located near public transportation, major highways, shopping, and more, all within the Franklin Square School District. LOW TAXES! Any questions or appointments call listing agent - Athena Menoudakos #516-316-4955

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Athena D. Menoudakos 516-316-4955,

    Compass Greater NY LLC 516-408-2231

    Bought with:

    Nicolo Caputi, 10401244169

    Blue Island Homes NY LLC

    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 927626MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Other
    • Description: Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Potential Bedroom, TV Room, 1 Full Bathroom
    • Level: First
    Other
    • Description: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bathroom, Office Nook
    • Level: Second
    Other
    • Description: Large Unfinished Basement, OSE, High Ceilings.
    • Level: Basement
    Heating
    • Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • First Floor Full Bath, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Dining
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
    • Basement: Full,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
    • Attic: See Remarks
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,519
    • Total interior livable area: 1,519 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Driveway, On Street
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Fencing: Back Yard
    Lot
    • Size: 4,000 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 2089351240001530
    • Special conditions: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cape Cod
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding
    Condition
    • Year built: 1938

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, See Remarks

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Franklin Square

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/13/2026Sold$815,000+8.8%$537/sqft
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #927626 Report a problem
    12/4/2025Pending sale$749,000$493/sqft
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #927626 Report a problem
    11/23/2025Listing removed$749,000$493/sqft
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #927626 Report a problem
    10/23/2025Listed for sale$749,000+356.7%$493/sqft
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #927626 Report a problem
    10/17/1997Sold$164,000$108/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024-- $471 -4.7%
    2023-- $494 -3.7%
    2022-- $513
    2021$9,662 +25.8%--
    2020$7,683 -3.8%$562 -6.8%
    2019$7,988 $603 -6.2%
    2018$7,988 -1.4%$643 -5.9%
    2017$8,103 -2%$683 -5.5%
    2016$8,269 +91.6%$723 -20.8%
    2015$4,317 +7.1%$913
    2013$4,030 +4%$913
    2012$3,877 -21.8%$913
    2011$4,960 +8.4%$913 -4.1%
    2010$4,576 $952 -18.6%
    2009-- $1,169 +0.4%
    2008-- $1,164 +5.9%
    2006-- $1,099 -30.8%
    2005-- $1,589 -39.4%
    2004-- $2,622
    2003-- $2,622 -30.1%
    2002-- $3,750
    2001-- $3,750
    2000-- $3,750

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    Neighborhood: 11010

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Polk Street School
    • Middle: H Frank Carey High School
    • High: H Frank Carey 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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    Estimated market value
    $841,600
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