Welcome to this beautifully renovated home that sits on one of the largest properties in all of Saddle Ridge. This home perfectly blends modern luxury with everyday comfort. The heart of the home is the stunning chef’s kitchen, thoughtfully designed with high-end stainless steel appliances, sleek countertops, and ample cabinetry—ideal for both entertaining and culinary creativity. An elegant extension of the main living area offers an open, airy feel with plenty of natural light, and cathedral ceilings seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor spaces. Downstairs, a den space with sliding doors that lead to a massive backyard. The finished basement provides versatile living space perfect for a media room, home gym, or guest suite. Outside, this property truly shines with a tremendous 63x207-foot lot, featuring a large custom composite deck surrounded by stylish pavers—an ideal setting for gatherings, outdoor dining, or simply relaxing in your own private oasis. This is more than a home—it's a lifestyle.
Sold for $1,700,000
$1,700,000
553 Amherst Drive, Woodmere, NY 11598
3beds
2,500sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1959
0.29 Acres Lot
$1,773,400 Zestimate®
$680/sqft
$6,718 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,773,400
$1.60M - $1.97M
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Stylish paversMassive backyardFinished basementVersatile living spacePlenty of natural lightLarge custom composite deckHigh-end stainless steel appliances
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Listed by:
Gil R. Shemtov 516-835-3333,
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-432-3400
Bought with:
Gil R. Shemtov, 10401250882
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 910840
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Basement: Finished
- Attic: Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,499
- Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 2089395170000260
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Condition
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Woodmere
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $680/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $706,000
- Annual tax amount: $21,926
- Date on market: 9/16/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 76 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/30/2026 | Sold | $1,700,000-8.1%$680/sqft |
Source:  OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #910840 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2025 | Pending sale | $1,850,000$740/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #910840 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,850,000+444.1%$740/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #910840 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/1996 | Sold | $340,000$136/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $706 -0.7% |
| 2023 | -- | $711 +6% |
| 2022 | -- | $671 |
| 2021 | $25,144 +2.6% | -- |
| 2020 | $24,515 -2.3% | $1,109 -13.2% |
| 2019 | $25,095 | $1,278 |
| 2018 | $25,095 +4.4% | $1,278 |
| 2017 | $24,044 +4.1% | $1,278 |
| 2016 | $23,087 +359.5% | $1,278 |
| 2015 | $5,024 +7.1% | $1,278 |
| 2013 | $4,692 +5.5% | $1,278 |
| 2012 | $4,446 -68.4% | $1,278 -9.2% |
| 2011 | $14,065 +6.3% | $1,408 -3.2% |
| 2010 | $13,227 | $1,455 -20.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,833 -0.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,843 +1.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,817 -34.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $2,778 -43.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $4,922 |
| 2003 | -- | $4,922 -52.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $10,360 |
| 2001 | -- | $10,360 |
| 2000 | -- | $10,360 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 11598
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GreatSchools rating
- NAFranklin Early Childhood CenterGrades: PK-1Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Woodmere Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10George W Hewlett High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ogden Elementary School
- Middle: Woodmere Middle School
- High: George W Hewlett 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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