159 Bennett Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550
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OFF MARKET

159 Bennett Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,200 sqft

$606,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,891/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$606,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,891/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$607K
Since last month
Increased$5K (+0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$19K (+3.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$298K (+96.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +139% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$608K
July 2026$603K
June 2026$602K
May 2026$594K
April 2026$588K
March 2026$589K
February 2026$582K
January 2026$587K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
269 E Columbia Street, Hempstead, NY
0.11
Single-Family Home
$625,000
08/11/26
3
2
1,150
260 Yale Street, Hempstead, NY
0.10
Single-Family Home
$670,000
05/14/26
4
2
1,766
93 Vermont Avenue, Hempstead, NY
0.12
Single-Family Home
$655,000
01/27/26
3
1
1,336
103 Wellington St, Hempstead, NY
0.41
Single-Family Home
$529,261
09/29/25
3
2
1,239
144 Cornell Street, Hempstead, NY
0.30
Single-Family Home
$605,000
01/09/26
4
2
1,159
113 Stewart Avenue, Hempstead, NY
0.25
Single-Family Home
$630,000
06/23/26
4
2
1,310
309 Yale Street, Hempstead, NY
0.20
Single-Family Home
$545,000
09/29/25
3
1
1,284
361 E Columbia Street, Hempstead, NY
0.09
Single-Family Home
$660,000
04/10/26
4
2.5
1,484
64 Burr Avenue, Hempstead, NY
0.32
Single-Family Home
$490,000
10/27/25
3
1
1,287
58 Remsen Avenue, Hempstead, NY
0.34
Single-Family Home
$691,440
04/23/26
3
2
1,800

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
312 E Columbia Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.05
$699,000
5
2
1,948
For Sale
361 E Columbia Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.09
$660,000
4
2.5
1,484
Recently Sold
117 Bennett Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.08
$756,000
5
2
-
Off Market
153 Harvard Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.08
$711,400
5
3
2,043
Off Market
232 Yale Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.07
$624,400
5
2
1,000
Off Market
157 Harvard Street #9, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.08
$772,700
6
2
-
Off Market
96 California Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.11
$649,000
3
2
1,434
For Sale
371 E Columbia Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.10
$620,200
3
1.5
1,408
Off Market
93 Vermont Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.12
$655,000
3
1
1,336
Recently Sold
260 Yale Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.10
$670,000
4
2
1,766
Recently Sold
79 California Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.13
$702,000
4
2.5
-
Off Market
20 James L L Burrell Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.13
$789,400
Studio
2
2,118
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2004
Living Area
1,200 sqft
Price/Sqft
$505

About this House

Fully Renovated Detached Ranch, With Hardwood Floors Through Out. Liv Rm/Dining Rm Combo, Kit W/ Stainless Steel Appliances & Granite Counter Tops. Oversized F/Bath Rm & Master Bed Rm W/Half Bath. Total 3 Bed Rms And Full Finished Basement With A Seperate Entrance, Including 2 Bonus Rms.
159 Bennett Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,200 sqft single-family home built in 2004. It last sold for $310,200 on Jul 14, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $606,500, with a rent estimate of $3,444/month.

Home Details for 159 Bennett Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Other

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2004
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3998 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 18, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$309,000
Jul 15, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$309,000
Jul 15, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$309,000
Jul 14, 2017
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #L2908171
Sold
$310,200
Feb 17, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$309,000
Price decreased by 3%

Market trends in Hempstead

Last updated July 2026
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What Locals Say about Hempstead

At least 528 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 74 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 67 % Say car is needed

  • 65 % Say parking is easy

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 48 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 35 % Say there are community events

  • 32 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Reynaldo Rubang Jr
    "I love this place because the neighborhood is quiet and easy to commute and also near by the grocery store or super market and especially near to the Hospital. "
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  • Christopher Gray
    "I lived in this neighborhood for over three years. It is quiet and friendly. The neighborhood is close to multiple highways, making it easier to drive to Queens or Suffolk County."
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  • Mweston1040
    "There's a new replacement elementary school being erected in this neighborhood. Very little alternative side parking on narrow roads with speeding traffic. Not always safe for pedestrians or animals."
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  • Mweston1040
    "This neighborhood is moreso industrial than a residential community. I haven't seen the homes or schools. "
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  • Janice J.
    "Quiet neighborhood, which is why everyone moves here. School district could do better but overall not bad. Lived here for 20 years. All the neighbors look after each other. "
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  • Meredith W.
    "Very walkable and dog friendly area (Cathedral Garedens). People are good about keeping their dogs on leash for the most part. "
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  • Juan G.
    "Several buses, and the LIRR is close by finding transportation is never an issue and taxi cabs every where"
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  • Sydney
    "The area is improving. Home of Hofstra University. Shares school districts with hempstead and uniondale. I wouldn’t take public transportation unless I absolutely had to. "
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  • Unspecified
    "There aren’t any local neighborhood events. There is a local liquor store that seems to be the hangout spot for reoccurring customers. "
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  • Jose E.
    "everything about it is nice and friendly as long as you pick up after your dog thats probably the only bad thing about it dog friendly town "
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  • Aplowden1
    "We have moved to Hempstead in 1979 and still here. Quiet neighborhood and close to train station and major shopping center."
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  • Jose E.
    "festivals of many different heritage and culture every time every one usually has a good time enjoying foods and music"
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  • Daniel M.
    "Great parks and restaurants in this area. School distracts aren’t very good unfortunately. Very nice homes and blocks. "
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  • Ambar F.
    "After dark it can get mixied. Safe for the most part. You get those shady passerby’s every once in a while."
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  • Ambar F.
    "The park offers self defense classes that you can sign up for. They also do recreational activities for kids after school and in the summer "
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  • Shealah A.
    "This community doesn’t have events or any gatherings to make the neighborhood a better space . Also, we need to find things to do that’s safe and fun . Recreation centers or something . "
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  • Guilfre A.
    "Everyone protect their neighbor dogs if one is left out they would bring them in until the owner gets them or walk them to their owner house. "
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  • Guilfre A.
    "Theres a diversity in the community. There are areas for the high class and areas for the low class. With Hofstra university and Nassau community college is a good place to rent "
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  • Tiffanyyalexis
    "Well there are certain hours of the day where the roads can be very busy. But for the most part the commute is usually good. "
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  • Ambar F.
    "Buses are usually packed around rush hour. There’s a little bodega and atm inside the train station in case as well as a machine to load your car. The Hempstead train station can you as far as the north shore or south. LIRR station as well going to PENN or ATLANTIC. Transportation hub. "
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  • Edgar H.
    "East of Greenwich is okay. Areas near border have different School districts. For example, child could end up going to Uniondale but have hempstead zip code."
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  • Ursula N.
    "Hempstead is ok and safe. You just have to know where you’re going and don’t talk to strangers. I do recommend this town I’ve lived here my whole life. "
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  • Pohsib82
    "Great central location, close to everything, very competitive pricing for Nassau county. Up and coming area. Lots of colleges close by, Hofstra and Nassau CC "
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  • Justina W.
    "It’s quiet people mind their business if you mind yours it’s fun in the summer if you grew up here to know the people better "
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  • J
    "Just visiting. Congested roads at rush hour and traffic congestion in general no matter what time. Stop and go."
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  • J.e.zaldivar79
    "my neighbors are friendly and quiet only makes noise when someone have a party but nobody complains 👍🏼"
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  • Siena S.
    "It’s very diverse and the community great a lot of stores the school system has a lot of trouble but has room for potential"
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  • Sharifa D.
    "I’ve lived here my whole life. It’s a bit overcrowded and I’m not sure how safe it is at night anymore. The school district is not great but it does have a few good charter schools. "
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  • itsMRw
    "There are families in the neighborhood and a few parks that are a very short driving distance. There are a few renters nearby that tend to take up the parking in front of your house rather than parking from up the block where your house is located with vacant spots. "
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  • Leslie E.
    "Plenty of people walk their dogs all the time. People are very good about picking up after their pets as well "
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  • Mayan E.
    "Its walkable. I see neighbors walk their dogs daily. The neighborhood is clean and pet friendly. The area does.not have many dog groomer shops."
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  • Swalhasaad
    "I am not a dog owner myself and I am not very comfortable around them but there are some people in the building who keep well behaved dogs"
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  • Please0signmeup
    "Nothing about Hempstead is special, it’s a terrible place to live. There’s no events or special things that go on. "
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  • Please0signmeup
    "Hempstead sucks and there’s nothing nice about it can’t wait to leave. Shootings, stabbing a, dead animals thrown in dumps, gangs, I don’t leave my house without another adult. This town needs change "
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  • Ruthgiti13
    "Not to bad , I’m happy in this city , we have everything far in this city , we have everything, Restaruat, police station, train station, everything "
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  • Widleine D.
    "It’s quiet and relaxing. Respectful people and great characteristic! Morning you can take a run and at night you can take a walk around 7pm. The best thing is that is peaceful "
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Frequently asked questions about 159 Bennett Ave

  • What is 159 Bennett Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 159 Bennett Ave in Hempstead, NY is $606,500.
  • What is the price history for 159 Bennett Ave?
    159 Bennett Ave in Hempstead, NY last sold for $310,200 in July 2017.
  • Is Hempstead a buyer's or seller's market?
    Hempstead is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Hempstead?
    Residents describe Hempstead, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in Hempstead, NY.
  • Does 159 Bennett Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 159 Bennett Ave in Hempstead, NY has air conditioning.
  • Does 159 Bennett Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 159 Bennett Ave in Hempstead, NY has laundry facilities.