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.
Sold for $480,000
$480,000
542 May Street, South Hempstead, NY 11550
3beds
672sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1928
2,500 Square Feet Lot
$494,200 Zestimate®
$714/sqft
$2,816 Estimated rent
Home value
$494,200
$445,000 - $549,000
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Front-porch cottagePrivate rear yardEasy-to-maintain propertyDining roomThree bedroomsSpacious kitchen
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Listed by:
Robert D. Manel 516-458-4847,
Signature Premier Properties 516-766-7900,
Michael L. Karlen 516-238-7492,
Signature Premier Properties
Bought with:
Harpreet Singh, 10401356439
Exit Realty All City
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 918750
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Other
- Description: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Full Bathroom
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Bedroom, Bedroom
- Level: Second
Basement
- Description: Bilco Door Access Basement with Heating System
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Gas Range
Features
- First Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Bilco Door(s),Crawl Space,See Remarks
- Attic: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 672
- Total interior livable area: 672 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 2,500 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 2089361980006950
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Condition
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: South Hempstead
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $714/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $287,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,538
- Date on market: 9/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 128 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Sold | $480,000-8.9%$714/sqft |
Source:  OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #918750 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2026 | Pending sale | $527,000$784/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #918750 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $527,000+122.4%$784/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #918750 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2014 | Listing removed | $237,000$353/sqft |
Source: Home and Hearth Real Estate #2602431 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2013 | Listed for sale | $237,000+18.5%$353/sqft |
Source: Home and Hearth Real Estate #2602431 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2005 | Sold | $200,000$298/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $245 +5.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $232 -18% |
| 2022 | -- | $283 |
| 2021 | $6,283 +5.8% | -- |
| 2020 | $5,939 +14% | $311 |
| 2019 | $5,208 | $311 |
| 2018 | $5,208 +4.5% | $311 |
| 2017 | $4,982 +5% | $311 |
| 2016 | $4,746 +202.4% | $311 -5.2% |
| 2015 | $1,570 +1.5% | $328 -4.9% |
| 2013 | $1,546 -28.8% | $345 -31.4% |
| 2012 | $2,173 -42.9% | $503 |
| 2011 | $3,808 -4% | $503 -13.3% |
| 2010 | $3,967 | $580 -17.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $705 +0.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $702 +5.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $663 -33.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,003 -33.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,514 |
| 2003 | -- | $1,514 -13.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,750 |
| 2001 | -- | $1,750 |
| 2000 | -- | $1,750 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 11550
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10William S Covert SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10South Side Middle SchoolGrades: 6-9Distance: 1.9 mi
- 9/10South Side High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: William S Covert School
- Middle: South Side Middle School
- High: South Side 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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