
42 Valley Ave Locust Valley, NY 11560
Estimated payment $6,129/month
Highlights
- Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Locust Valley High School Rated A
- Deck
- Marble Countertops
About This Home
NEW TO MARKET! Chic Cape/Colonial with Designer Touches in the Heart of Locust Valley
This home, thoughtfully renovated within the past 4 years, blends high-end finishes with versatile living spaces, all set on a coveted corner lot with no through-traffic and serene tree-lined views. Inside, the open layout offers a seamless flow from the gourmet kitchen—featuring marble countertops and Bertazzoni appliances to the formal dining room, inviting living room, and cozy den. The first floor boasts an open floor plan with Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Den, beautiful full Travertine marble Bath with shower/tub combo and sunny screened porch accessing the expansive rear deck.
The second floor features a Primary plus 2 children’s bedrooms, and marble full bath. The bedrooms feature custom oak built-ins with soft-close drawers, combining craftsmanship with everyday comfort.
Additional highlights include ample windows and hardwood floors throughout and a full, partially-finished basement with above-grade windows, a bright home office, cedar closet, ample storage and laundry room. Amenities include central air, natural gas heat, and a BRAND NEW roof. A detached two-car garage features loft space for additional storage.
Enjoy indoor-outdoor living on the screened porch or entertain on the expansive Trex deck overlooking the very private, fully-fenced backyard filled with flowering hydrangeas, rose bushes, and mature Japanese maples.
Ideally located in a highly sought-after neighborhood offering close proximity to village boutique shopping and dining. This home is also close to award-winning public and private schools, tennis courts, the library, parks, golf courses, country clubs and offers the pleasure of Gold Coast living. Low taxes ($12,516) and Locust Valley schools.
Listing Agent
Compass Greater NY LLC Brokerage Phone: 516-551-5241 License #30BR0807789 Listed on: 06/23/2025

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,516
Year Built
- Built in 1947 | Remodeled in 2021
Lot Details
- 7,102 Sq Ft Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Frame Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1,210 Sq Ft Home
- Built-In Features
- Crown Molding
- Recessed Lighting
- Formal Dining Room
- Storage
- Wood Flooring
- Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Marble Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Covered patio or porch
Schools
- Ann Macarthur Primary Elementary School
- Locust Valley Middle School
- Locust Valley High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Water Purifier is Owned
- Cesspool
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 6 / M02
- Assessor Parcel Number 2489-29-M-02-0006-0
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $4,506 | $498 | $239 | $259 |
2024 | $4,506 | $495 | $237 | $258 |
2023 | $14,282 | $545 | $265 | $280 |
2022 | $14,282 | $579 | $282 | $297 |
2021 | $15,675 | $557 | $271 | $286 |
2020 | $16,021 | $1,138 | $818 | $320 |
2019 | $14,291 | $1,138 | $818 | $320 |
2018 | $14,291 | $1,138 | $0 | $0 |
2017 | $8,528 | $1,138 | $818 | $320 |
2016 | $13,673 | $1,138 | $818 | $320 |
2015 | $4,578 | $1,138 | $818 | $320 |
2014 | $4,578 | $1,138 | $818 | $320 |
2013 | $4,180 | $1,138 | $818 | $320 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
07/16/2025 07/16/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
06/23/2025 06/23/25 | For Sale | $929,000 | +53.6% | $768 / Sq Ft |
09/03/2020 09/03/20 | Sold | $605,000 | -0.8% | $498 / Sq Ft |
07/07/2020 07/07/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
07/07/2020 07/07/20 | For Sale | $610,000 | -- | $502 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Bargain Sale Deed | $605,000 | Advantage Title | |
Bargain Sale Deed | $520,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $407,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $150,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $20,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $262,000 | Stand Alone First |
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Source: OneKey® MLS
MLS Number: 880933

APN: 2489-29-M-02-0006-0