542 May Street, South Hempstead, NY 11550
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Hudson Valley Realty
Listed by: robert d. manel, michael l. karlen
Office: signature premier properties
MLS#:918750
Source:OneKey MLS
Price summary
- Price:$527,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$784.23
About this home
Welcome to 542 May Street in South Hempstead, New York. This charming and efficient front-porch cottage features three bedrooms, including a 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. Property 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. This home does not feature a driveway or garage, and offers street parking only. The basement is a crawl space with no interior access, utility access only. House measurement from public records is 672 square feet.
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Home facts
- Year built:1928
- Listing ID #:918750
- Added:169 day(s) ago
- Updated:March 19, 2026 at 07:53 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:1
- Full bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:7
- Bedroom Description:First Floor Bedroom
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Bilco Door(s), Crawl Space
- Living area:672 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Oil
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1928
- Building area:672 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.06 Acres
- Architectural Style:Cottage
- Construction Materials:Frame
Schools
- High school:South Side High School
- Middle school:South Side Middle School
- Elementary school:William S Covert School
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$527,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$784.23
- Tax amount:$7,538 (2025)
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