$625,000
SOLD JUN 11, 2025
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,197 Sq Ft
10,560 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$522 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Merrick Avenue Middle School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Entrance Foyer

About This Home

As of June 2025

Opportunity Knocks in Merrick!!! Welcome to 281 Meadowbrook Rd, a cherished cape cod style home that has been lovingly maintained by the same homeowner for over 60 years! Featuring 4 bedrooms and 1 Full Bath, this residence offers a perfect blend of history and potential, ready for you to create your dream home. Set on a spacious and deep lot, this property boasts tremendous potential for expansion or crafting your dream backyard oasis. Whether you are a builder looking for your next project or an end user eager to bring your vision to life, this is a wonderful opportunity not to be missed in a desirable Merrick neighborhood. Don't miss out on this unique chance to own a piece of history and shape it into your future. Call today to schedule a showing and explore that 281 Meadowbrook has to offer. House being sold as is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Allison Hollander

Compass Greater NY LLC Brokerage Phone: 516-517-4751 License #40HO1154085 Listed on: 04/22/2025

Compass Greater NY LLC

Co-Listed By

Daniela Cucuzza

Compass Greater NY LLC Brokerage Phone: 516-517-4751 License #10401389131

Last Buyer's Agent

Gwendolyn Levy

Compass Greater NY LLC License #10301216386

Compass Greater NY LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,288

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 10,560 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,197 Sq Ft Home
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Contact Agent Elementary School
  • Contact Agent High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Oil Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2089-55-F-00-0016-0

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,288

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Property SubType: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Attribution Contact: 516-517-4751
  • Co List Office Mls Id: KEYCMPA05
  • Co List Office Phone: 516-517-4751
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Oil Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Entrance Foyer, Formal Dining, High Speed Internet, Master Downstairs, Storage, Walk Through Kitchen, Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1197
  • Basement YN: No

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Other
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle School: Call Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2424
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10560
  • Building Area Total: 1197
  • Parcel Number: 2089-55-F-00-0016-0
  • Property Attached: No

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10288
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Contact Agent
  • High School: Contact Agent
  • Middle School District: North Merrick

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2025
Closed on
Jun 11, 2025
Sold by
The Mary Ryan Family Trust and Ryan
Bought by
281 Meadowbrook Llc
Seller's Agent
Allison Hollander
Compass Greater NY LLC
Buyer's Agent
Gwendolyn Levy
Compass Greater NY LLC
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
8.7%
Views
77

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-37.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2021
Sold by
Ryan Mary V and Ryan John Ronald
Bought by
Ryan Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2021
Sold by
Klee Kenneth E
Bought by
Fmre Builders Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $625,000 Chicago Title Ins Company
Bargain Sale Deed -- None Available
Bargain Sale Deed -- None Available
Bargain Sale Deed -- None Available
Executors Deed $1,280,000 Security Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $2,000,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/11/2025 06/11/25 Sold $625,000 0.0% $522 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Off Market $625,000 -- --
04/22/2025 04/22/25 For Sale $575,000 -- $480 / Sq Ft
Source: OneKey® MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,415 $412 $244 $168
2024 $2,415 $412 $244 $168
2023 $7,187 $412 $244 $168
2022 $7,187 $412 $244 $168
2021 $8,827 $417 $247 $170
2020 $6,210 $501 $500 $1
2019 $6,828 $537 $518 $19
2018 $6,969 $573 $0 $0
2017 $3,618 $640 $617 $23
2016 $6,096 $640 $503 $137
2015 $2,304 $676 $531 $145
2014 $2,304 $676 $531 $145
2013 $2,538 $785 $617 $168
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: OneKey® MLS

MLS Number: 851683

OneKey® MLS

APN: 2089-55-F-00-0016-0