42 Sunset Drive, Hempstead, NY 11550
SOLD
SEP 1, 2026

$655,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,116 sqft

42 Sunset Drive, Hempstead, NY 11550

Est. Refi. Payment $4,295/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 1, 2026 for $682,000 (3% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$656K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+0.3%)
Since last year
Increased$40K (+6.4%)
Since last sale
Decreased$27K (-4%)
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 +115% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$655K
August 2026$654K
July 2026$653K
June 2026$655K
May 2026$658K
April 2026$662K
March 2026$724K
February 2026$628K
January 2026$626K
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
24 Parsons Drive, Hempstead, NY
0.04
Single-Family Home
$640,000
04/21/26
3
1
1,470
60 Parsons Drive, Hempstead, NY
0.04
Single-Family Home
$665,000
02/26/26
3
1.5
1,839
27 Sewell Street, Hempstead, NY
0.17
Single-Family Home
$700,000
08/25/26
3
3
1,200
31 Grove Street, Hempstead, NY
0.40
Single-Family Home
$545,000
03/31/26
3
2
1,062
16 Laurel Avenue, Hempstead, NY
0.38
Single-Family Home
$670,000
05/04/26
4
2
1,350
78 S Franklin Street, Hempstead, NY
0.44
Single-Family Home
$790,000
12/27/25
4
2
1,223
122 Parsons Drive, Hempstead, NY
0.15
Single-Family Home
$665,000
11/12/25
4
2
6,000
101 Long Drive, Hempstead, NY
0.24
Single-Family Home
$808,000
06/10/26
3
2.5
1,840
47 Stratford Road, West Hempstead, NY
0.48
Single-Family Home
$810,000
12/12/25
3
1.5
1,717

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
24 Parsons Drive, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.04
$640,000
3
1
1,470
Recently Sold
29 Parsons Drive, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.06
$825,000
4
2.5
-
Off Market
33 Parsons Drive, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.06
$643,100
3
1.5
1,489
Off Market
60 Parsons Drive, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.04
$665,000
3
1.5
1,839
Recently Sold
90 Sunset Drive, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.03
$885,800
4
2.5
2,704
Off Market
66 Sunset Drive, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.04
$933,700
4
2.5
2,307
Off Market
70 Parsons Drive, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.05
$857,000
4
2
-
Off Market
72 Sunset Drive, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.05
$836,800
4
2.5
1,987
Off Market
32 W Orchard Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.12
$561,100
2
1
1,513
Off Market
84 Sunset Drive, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.08
$1,023,800
4
3
-
Off Market
103-105 Front Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
0.12
$636,300
6
2
-
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 42 Sunset Drive.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1937
1,116 sqft
$611/sqft
Garage

About this House

This beautiful Expanded Cape is located in the heart of Hempstead. This beautiful home featuring three bedrooms, One and Half Bath and a Full Basement and Brand New Boiler. First Floor with an Eat in Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Half Bath, Fire Place. Three Bedrooms, Full Bath on Second Floor. Location of this property give you access to Schools, Parks, Highways, Malls, walking distance to Public Buses, Long Island Rail Road Trains to commute faster towards Queens or Manhattan. Schedule a showing today.
42 Sunset Drive, Hempstead, NY 11550 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,116 sqft single-family home built in 1937. It last sold for $682,000 on Sep 1, 2026 (3% above the $659,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $655,900, with a rent estimate of $3,910/month.
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listed by Vishal Dan, (347) 748-2532
Affordable Realty Corp, (718) 468-4000
Bought with: Nazim K. Mohamed, (917) 213-2105, Affordable Realty Corp, (718) 468-4000
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#966839

Home Details for 42 Sunset Drive

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 8
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1116 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: See RemarksAppliances: RefrigeratorRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Multi UnitsHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Oil
Fireplace & Spa
Has a Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway,Private
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 122

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1937
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Exp Cape
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2013354550000720

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $659,000Price Per Sqft: $611/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Jul 16 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1116 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5800 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 966839Attic: StorageAttribution Contact: 718-468-4000Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Notice, Appointment Only, Call Listing Agent, Call Listing Office

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 1, 2026
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #966839
Sold
$682,000
Jul 16, 2026
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #966839
Pending
$659,000
Apr 23, 2026
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #966839
PriceChange
$659,000
Price decreased by 4%
Mar 16, 2026
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #966839
Listed For Sale
$689,000
Nov 7, 2025
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #894475
Sold
$605,300

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 42 Sunset Drive

  • What is 42 Sunset Drive estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 42 Sunset Drive in Hempstead, NY is $655,900.
  • What is the price history for 42 Sunset Drive?
    42 Sunset Drive in Hempstead, NY last sold for $682,000 in September 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 42 Sunset Drive have air conditioning?
    Yes, 42 Sunset Drive in Hempstead, NY has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 42 Sunset Drive?
    The lot at 42 Sunset Drive in Hempstead, NY is about 0.13 acres (5,800 sq ft).

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