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542 May StreetSouth Hempstead, NY 11550

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$527,000

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Welcome to 542 May Street in South Hempstead, New York. This charming and efficient front porch cottage features three bedrooms, with the primary bedroom on the first floor, one full bath, a spacious kitchen, a living room, and a dining room. Situated on an easy-to-maintain property with a private, rear yard. Properry fenced in by neighbors fences. Low taxes of $7,538 and a new roof with a transferable warranty in 2025 make this home a great choice. Conveniently located in proximity to Molloy University, Madison Theatre, Mercy Hospital, William S. Covert Elementary School, the newly renovated Hempstead Lake State Park with pickleball courts, kayak rentals, and the Southern State Parkway.

Listed by Robert D. Manel

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Signature Premier Properties

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516-766-7900

Listed by Michael L. Karlen

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Signature Premier Properties

Last updated October 19, 2025

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Source: OneKey #918750

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodSouth Hempstead
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Days on Prevu22
  • Taxes$7,538.08/year
  • Size672 sqft
  • Price per sqft$784

Amenities

  • Parking

Location

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Listing History

09/30/2025
Listed by Signature Premier Properties
$527,000

Property Details for 542 May Street

Exterior

Construction

  • Year Built: 1928
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Construction Materials: Frame

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 672
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2,500

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 2089-36-198-00-0695-0
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,538.08
  • Tax Year: 2025

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Range
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Interior Features: First Floor Bedroom

Measurements

  • Living Area: 672
  • Living Area Source: Public Records

Rooms

  • Basement: Bilco Door(s), See Remarks
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 7

Parking

Parking

  • Parking Features: Open

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: William S Covert School
  • Elementary School District: Rockville Centre

High School

  • High School: South Side High School
  • High School District: Rockville Centre

Middle or Junior School

  • Middle Or Junior School: South Side Middle School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Rockville Centre

Utilities

Equipment

  • Heating: Oil
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

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