161 Cornell St, Hempstead, NY 11550
SOLD
JAN 22, 2026

$772,700

Trulia Estimate
  • Studio
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,696 sqft

161 Cornell St, Hempstead, NY 11550

Est. Refi. Payment $4,957/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 22, 2026 for $550,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$773K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$139K (+21.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$224K (+40.7%)
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 +161% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$774K
August 2026$773K
July 2026$776K
June 2026$782K
May 2026$762K
April 2026$749K
March 2026$726K
February 2026$694K
January 2026$650K
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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
144 Cornell Street, Hempstead, NY
0.04
Single-Family Home
$605,000
01/09/26
4
2
1,159
58 Remsen Avenue, Hempstead, NY
0.19
Single-Family Home
$691,440
04/23/26
3
2
1,800
103 Wellington St, Hempstead, NY
0.14
Single-Family Home
$529,261
09/29/25
3
2
1,239
133 Wellington Street, Hempstead, NY
0.10
Single-Family Home
$660,000
04/29/26
4
2
1,156
131 Stewart Ave, Hempstead, NY
0.14
Single-Family Home
$520,150
03/06/26
5
2
2,250
59 Boylston Street, Hempstead, NY
0.21
Single-Family Home
$752,577
04/30/26
5
2
1,768
260 Yale Street, Hempstead, NY
0.26
Single-Family Home
$670,000
05/14/26
4
2
1,766
184 Wellesley Street, Hempstead, NY
0.18
Single-Family Home
$760,000
01/15/26
7
2
2,219
84 Wellington Street, Hempstead, NY
0.15
Single-Family Home
$725,000
07/17/26
4
3
1,701

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
125 James L L Burrell Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.02
$636,500
3
1
1,025
Off Market
144 Cornell Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.04
$605,000
4
2
1,159
Recently Sold
10 Wellington Place, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.05
$635,600
3
2
1,071
Off Market
172 Stewart Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.06
-
4
4
3,651
Off Market
151 Amherst Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.05
$725,000
6
2
3,143
For Sale
59 James Ll Burrell Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.04
$669,600
3
2
-
Off Market
110 James L L Burrell Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.05
$1,316,700
4
4
2,900
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.09
$725,000
4
2
1,133
For Sale
133 Wellington Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.10
$660,000
4
2
1,156
Recently Sold
140 Amherst Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.08
$585,000
7
2
-
Recently Sold
250 Bennett Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.09
$825,000
5
3
1,600
Recently Sold
247 Stewart Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.08
$740,000
4
2.5
1,694
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1968
1,696 sqft
$324/sqft
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 161 Cornell St, Hempstead, NY. 161 Cornell St is in Hempstead, NY and in ZIP code 11550. This property has 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,696 sqft of floor space. The last sold price per dimension was $324/sqft. This property has a lot size of 4004 sqft and was built in 1968.
161 Cornell St, Hempstead, NY 11550 is a studio, 2 bathroom, 1,696 sqft single-family home built in 1968. It last sold for $550,000 on Jan 22, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $772,700, with a rent estimate of $4,937/month.

Home Details for 161 Cornell St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling System: Central

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1968
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: ranch

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Other
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Price & Status

Price
Price Per Sqft: $324/sqft

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4004 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 22, 2026
Source: N/A
Sold
$550,000

Market trends in Hempstead

Last updated July 2026
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Around this home

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 161 Cornell St

  • What is 161 Cornell St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 161 Cornell St in Hempstead, NY is $772,700.
  • What is the price history for 161 Cornell St?
    161 Cornell St in Hempstead, NY last sold for $550,000 in January 2026.
  • 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 161 Cornell St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 161 Cornell St in Hempstead, NY has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 161 Cornell St?
    The lot at 161 Cornell St in Hempstead, NY is about 0.09 acres (4,004 sq ft).

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