500 Forest Avenue

Local assessors in Woodmere, NY have categorized 500 Forest Avenue as a residential type of property. The home was built in 1959 and is 65 years old. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 8,500 square feet. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot was measured at 1,030 ft and the front of the lot was measured at 850 ft. Sharp-eyed aficionados of architecture will notice that the home on the property was built in a colonial style. Now, let's dive a bit deeper into the details surrounding the home on the property. There are 7 rooms in the home. Of these, 3 have been legally categorized as bedrooms. For more details, please view your local government regulations on what counts as a legal bedroom. As for the restroom situation, there are 2 full bathrooms. There are also 3 partial bathrooms. This is a 2 story home so residents will need to have climb at least one set of stairs on a daily basis. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 500 Forest Avenue has a total of 1,925 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations.

Curious to learn more about the home? Our team of data engineers have sourced the most up-to-date information from the local assessors office to share with you. The home sources its water from a municipal system. For water disposal, homeowners who don't want the additional responsibilities of handling a septic tank will be happy to learn that the home is connected to a municipal sewage system. Though, they may have to pay additional fees to have their wastewater disposed. Additional features on the property are as follows. There is a garage for those who need a place to park their vehicle. The garage on the property is 311 sqft. There is only one available parking space, so if you need more, you may need to find some alternatives. Do you like to entertain? The home has both a open porch and a patio so you'll have great options in both the front and back of the home. Moving onto specific details regarding the building. Our sources show that the building condition is fair. It might sound scary but did you know that buildings can move depending on the weather? Both hot and cold weather can have severe impact on the longevity of your home structure depending on how much your home moves. Hence why architects pay a lot of attention to the type of control joints used in the construction process. Just so you know, this home was built with frame control joints. Not only do we know the type, but we also know that the assessors have graded the quality of these control joints with a letter grade - C+. The building has a roof that is made of shingle (not wood). Lots of wood were used in the construction of the exterior walls of the home. Residents rely on central air conditioning for their cooling system. The home's a central heating system is the primary heating source and it is being fueled with gas. We've gathered and summarized the following transaction history in an effort to provide more transparency and up-to-date information for our users. Before that, the property was also sold for $435,000 in Jan 17, 2003. There could be many factors that caused the property to sell at a lower price and decrease in value. Tax-wise, the current owner is expected to pay close to $11,108 in taxes each year. 500 Forest Avenue was most recently assessed in 2023. During this assessment, the property's total value was estimated to be about $748. If we break it down further, the land itself was valued at $395. Improvements to the property, however, were assessed at a total of $353. Homeowners who care about taxes, will be happy to see that the property's total assessed value has been marked as less than the total market value. If possible, try to put down at least 20% towards the down payment during your home purchasing process. While you may be able to buy a home with less than a 20% down payment, your lender may then require you to pay for a private mortgage insurance (PMI). PMI protects the lenders and lowers their financial risk in case the borrower defaults. Generally, you'll need to pay more PMI when your total loan amount is higher. However, certain factor such as your credit score, loan type, loan term, and loan-to-value ratio can all impact your PMI as well.Sadly, this property is not available for sale but we are constantly updating our inventory in real time. Sign up for a RealtyHop account and add this property to your favorites to get updates on when this property is back on the market. Or alternatively, you can check back frequently for updates.