Welcome to this classic Colonial in the heart of East Rockaway, full of charm, character, and endless potential. Step inside to a welcoming den that leads into a spacious living room featuring a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Entertain with ease in the formal dining room, complete with a convenient serving counter to the eat-in kitchen. A first-floor half bath adds convenience for guests, while French doors lead to a deck overlooking an impressive 182-foot-deep backyard, perfect for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or creating your dream backyard oasis.
The second floor offers three bedrooms and a full bathroom. A walk-up unfinished attic with windows provides excellent potential for additional living space or abundant storage. The full unfinished basement offers even more storage and endless possibilities.
Outside, you'll find a long private driveway accommodating up to four cars, along with a detached garage. Being sold as-is, this home is ready for its next owners to make it their own and create lasting memories. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, restaurants, transportation, and all that East Rockaway has to offer, this is an incredible opportunity to own a home with great bones and unlimited potential.
For sale
Price cut: $30K (7/30)
$769,000
56 Denton Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518
3beds
1,598sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1925
10,065 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$481/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 27 days |
- 1,598 |
- 87 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-681-2600,
Carlos A. Toledo 516-681-2600,
Danielle S. Toledo SFR 516-681-2600,
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1031053
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Other
- Description: Den, Livingroom, Formal Dining Room, EIK, Half Bath
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Three bedrooms & a Full Bath
- Level: Second
Other
- Description: Walk-up Attic
- Level: Third
Other
- Description: Full Unfinished, Storage & Utilities
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Attic: Unfinished,Walkup
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,598
- Total interior livable area: 1,598 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Lot
- Size: 10,065 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 55 x 182
Details
- Parcel number: 2005385090000170
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Stone
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: East Rockaway
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $481/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $501,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,516
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 25 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Price change | $769,000-3.8%$481/sqft |
Source:  OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1031053 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000$500/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $501 |
| 2023 | -- | $501 |
| 2022 | -- | $501 |
| 2021 | $4,695 +9.5% | -- |
| 2020 | $4,288 +2.6% | $506 -6.8% |
| 2019 | $4,180 | $543 -6.2% |
| 2018 | $4,180 -13.3% | $579 -5.9% |
| 2017 | $4,819 -3.8% | $615 -5.5% |
| 2016 | $5,011 +342.6% | $651 -5.2% |
| 2015 | $1,132 +2.7% | $687 -5% |
| 2013 | $1,102 -7.5% | $723 -10.9% |
| 2012 | $1,192 -74.7% | $811 -12% |
| 2011 | $4,714 -25.5% | $922 -11% |
| 2010 | $6,331 | $1,036 -12.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,181 -4.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,231 +5.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,162 -38% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,874 -39.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $3,085 |
| 2003 | -- | $3,085 -48% |
| 2002 | -- | $5,930 |
| 2001 | -- | $5,930 |
| 2000 | -- | $5,930 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 11518
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Centre Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10East Rockaway Junior/Senior High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Centre Avenue Elementary School
- Middle: East Rockaway Junior-Senior High Sch
- High: East Rockaway Junior-Senior High Sch
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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