217 Bennett Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550
SOLD
JUL 17, 2026

$643,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,462 sqft

217 Bennett Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550

Est. Refi. Payment $4,146/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 17, 2026 for $640,000 (3% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$643K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+0.3%)
Since last year
Increased$48K (+8.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$4K (+0.6%)
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 +159% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$644K
August 2026$643K
July 2026$642K
June 2026$625K
May 2026$626K
April 2026$626K
March 2026$644K
February 2026$572K
January 2026$577K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
93 Vermont Avenue, Hempstead, NY
0.28
Single-Family Home
$655,000
01/27/26
3
1
1,336
53 James L L Burrell Avenue, Hempstead, NY
0.11
Single-Family Home
$695,000
11/20/25
3
3
1,200
309 Yale Street, Hempstead, NY
0.20
Single-Family Home
$545,000
09/29/25
3
1
1,284
113 Stewart Avenue, Hempstead, NY
0.09
Single-Family Home
$630,000
06/23/26
4
2
1,310
153 Meadow Street, Garden City, NY
0.41
Single-Family Home
$965,000
11/21/25
3
1
1,240
64 Burr Avenue, Hempstead, NY
0.30
Single-Family Home
$490,000
10/27/25
3
1
1,287
69 Harriet Avenue, Hempstead, NY
0.34
Single-Family Home
$635,000
03/18/26
3
1
1,100
269 E Columbia Street, Hempstead, NY
0.22
Single-Family Home
$625,000
08/11/26
3
2
1,150
144 Cornell Street, Hempstead, NY
0.13
Single-Family Home
$605,000
01/09/26
4
2
1,159

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
140 Amherst Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.08
$585,000
7
2
-
Recently Sold
110 Dartmouth Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.03
$799,900
6
2
-
Off Market
250 Bennett Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.08
$825,000
5
3
1,600
Recently Sold
75 James L L Burrell Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.10
$719,800
5
2.5
-
Off Market
101 Dartmouth Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.06
$634,600
3
1.5
994
Off Market
65 James L L Burrell Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.10
$1,053,300
4
3
5,750
Off Market
95 Wellesley Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.05
$780,000
6
2
2,000
Recently Sold
151 Amherst Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.12
$725,000
6
2
3,143
For Sale
172 Stewart Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.12
-
4
4
3,651
Off Market
53 James L L Burrell Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.11
$695,000
3
3
1,200
Recently Sold
144 Cornell Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.13
$605,000
4
2
1,159
Recently Sold

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 217 Bennett Avenue.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1954
1,462 sqft
$438/sqft
Garage

About this House

This beautiful Colonial features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom with a spacious and functional layout. The home includes a large eat-in kitchen with tons of storage space, a comfortable living room, and a formal dining room perfect for everyday living. Additional highlights include a full basement and a fully finished attic, providing extra space and flexibility. Situated on a generous 100 x 100 lot, the property also offers a large backyard and a paved driveway leading to a 3-car garage, providing ample parking and storage. Home offers endless possibilities for a buyer with vision.
217 Bennett Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,462 sqft single-family home built in 1954. It last sold for $640,000 on Jul 17, 2026 (3% above the $619,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $643,200, with a rent estimate of $4,064/month.
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listed by Kionne R. Williams, (917) 701-5112
LAFFEY REAL ESTATE, (516) 333-0025
Bought with: Pamela Pegus, (516) 317-6722, Our Community Realty Ltd, (516) 787-3292
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#968147

Home Details for 217 Bennett Avenue

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Basement, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Loft
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1462 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Trash Collection PublicAppliances: Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,In BasementMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Multi UnitsHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Oil
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Tile
Security
Security: Security System, Video Cameras

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: NoneFencing: PartialNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 38

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: ActualParcel Number: 2013342320005490

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $619,000Price Per Sqft: $438/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Apr 29 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Hempstead
School Information
Elementary School: Jackson Main Elementary SchoolJr High / Middle School: Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle SchHigh School: Hempstead High SchoolHigh School District: Hempstead

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1462 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10000 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 968147Attic: Crawl, Finished, FullAttribution Contact: 516-333-0025Showing Advance Notice: 24Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Notice, Call Listing Agent

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 17, 2026
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #968147
Sold
$640,000
May 12, 2026
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #968147
Pending
$619,000
Apr 29, 2026
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #968147
ListingRemoved
$619,000
Apr 8, 2026
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #968147
Listed For Sale
$619,000
Mar 30, 2026
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #968147
ListingRemoved
$619,000

Market trends in Hempstead

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Available listings
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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 217 Bennett Avenue

  • What is 217 Bennett Avenue estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 217 Bennett Avenue in Hempstead, NY is $643,200.
  • What is the price history for 217 Bennett Avenue?
    217 Bennett Avenue in Hempstead, NY last sold for $640,000 in July 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 217 Bennett Avenue have air conditioning?
    Yes, 217 Bennett Avenue in Hempstead, NY has air conditioning.
  • Does 217 Bennett Avenue have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 217 Bennett Avenue in Hempstead, NY has laundry facilities.

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