Classic Colonial Charm with Endless Possibilities in the Heart of Hempstead! Welcome to 96 California Avenue, a timeless Colonial situated on a generous 47’ x 100’ corner property offering an exceptional opportunity to create the home you’ve always envisioned. Filled with character, space, and potential, this home is ready for its next chapter and awaits a buyer with vision and creativity. Step inside to discover hardwood flooring, an enclosed porch, generous living areas, eat-in kitchen with ample space for everyday living and entertaining. The flexible floor plan provides multiple finished living areas that can accommodate today’s evolving lifestyle, whether for a home office, guest accommodations, recreation room, hobbies, or other personal needs.
Additional features include a full basement, detached two-car garage, long private driveway with
ample parking, mature privacy hedges, and spacious outdoor areas offering endless possibilities
for relaxation, gardening, or entertaining.
Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, public transportation, and major
roadways, this property combines location, space, and opportunity in one of Hempstead’s established residential neighborhoods. A rare opportunity to own a home with exceptional potential and make it uniquely your own.
For sale
Price cut: $26K (8/7)
$649,000
96 California Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550
3beds
1,434sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1924
5,100 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$453/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached two-car garageMature privacy hedgesHardwood flooringEnclosed porch
- 42 days
- 469
- 22
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Keller Williams Legendary 516-328-8600,
Nancy Mosca AHWD CBR E-PRO MRP PSA 347-987-8892
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1027134
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Gas Range
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full,See Remarks
- Attic: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,434
- Total interior livable area: 1,434 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 5,100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 47 x 100
Details
- Parcel number: 2013342740002390
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- Actual
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hempstead
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $453/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $279,000
- Annual tax amount: $12,047
- Date on market: 7/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 43 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Price change | $649,000-3.9%$453/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000+170%$471/sqft |
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| 6/17/2004 | Sold | $250,000$174/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $279 -1.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $282 |
| 2022 | -- | $282 |
| 2021 | $4,542 +0.9% | -- |
| 2020 | $4,502 -9% | $356 -6.6% |
| 2019 | $4,947 | $381 -6.4% |
| 2018 | $4,947 -0.2% | $407 -5.8% |
| 2017 | $4,955 -0.9% | $432 -5.7% |
| 2016 | $4,998 +518% | $458 -5.2% |
| 2015 | $809 +2.7% | $483 -4.9% |
| 2013 | $788 -5% | $508 -13.6% |
| 2012 | $829 -77.8% | $588 |
| 2011 | $3,741 -6.8% | $588 -20.9% |
| 2010 | $4,015 | $743 -11.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $839 +5.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $792 +5.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $748 -39.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,233 -28.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,718 |
| 2003 | -- | $1,718 -53.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $3,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $3,700 |
| 2000 | -- | $3,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 11550
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Barack Obama Elemen School
- Middle: Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle Sch
- High: Hempstead 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.






