249 Cornell St, Hempstead, NY 11550
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OFF MARKET

249 Cornell St
Hempstead, NY 11550

  • 5 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 2,560 sqft

$946,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,047/mo*
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$946,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,047/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,560 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2017
Living Area
2,560 sqft
Price/Sqft
$370

About this House

This new attractive home in Hempstead was built in 2017. Hardwood floors throughout and grand proportions, this home is designed to suit all occasions from entertaining guests to relaxing after a day at work. A large open area accommodates the kitchen, dining and lounge area. Five comfortably sized bedrooms and 3 elegant,contemporary bathrooms make this home a perfect nest for a growing family. This Solid brick home,with finished Basement, separate entrance,and huge backyard,can be all yours!
249 Cornell St, Hempstead, NY 11550 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,560 sqft single-family home built in 2017. It last sold for $520,000 on Mar 18, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $946,000, with a rent estimate of $5,759/month.

Home Details for 249 Cornell St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherAir ConditioningCooling 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: 2017
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7344 sqft

Price History for 249 Cornell St

DatePriceEventSource
04/04/2020$650,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/19/2019$650,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/18/2019$520,000Sold
N/A
02/26/2016$100,000Sold
OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #L2780380
01/15/2016$104,000PendingAgent Provided
07/14/2015$104,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/31/2014$105,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/04/2014$105,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/11/2013$110,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/23/2008$219,962Sold
N/A
07/15/2005$248,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Hempstead

Last updated June 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax
Assessment$534,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 249 Cornell St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
131 Stewart Ave, Hempstead, NY
0.31
Single-Family Home
$520,150
03/06/26
5
2
2,250
151 Boylston Street, Hempstead, NY
0.09
Single-Family Home
$682,500
08/18/25
3
2
1,760
125 Meadow Street, Garden City, NY
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,470,000
06/30/26
4
2.5
2,743
173 Willow Street, Garden City, NY
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,475,000
08/20/25
5
3.5
2,413
59 Boylston Street, Hempstead, NY
0.10
Single-Family Home
$752,577
04/30/26
5
2
1,768
141 Garden Street, Garden City, NY
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,400,000
12/10/25
4
3
2,630
199 Wellesley Street, Hempstead, NY
0.18
Single-Family Home
$785,000
02/20/26
6
3
4,000
24 Commander Avenue, Hempstead, NY
0.16
Single-Family Home
$759,000
07/31/25
7
2
2,200
66 WARNER Avenue, Hempstead, NY
0.47
Single-Family Home
$845,000
03/13/26
4
3.5
2,250
227 Warren Street, Uniondale, NY
0.32
Single-Family Home
$711,000
12/29/25
4
3
1,260

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Assigned Schools

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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

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  • 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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