26 Hilbert Street, Hempstead, NY 11550

$899,000 · 4 bed · 4 bath · 1,948 sq ft · built 1924 · MLS# 970880 · Active

Welcome to this great new listing located in the beautiful and desirable Cathedral Gardens neighborhood in Hempstead. This spacious 4-bedroom, 4-full-bath Colonial offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and lifestyle—ideal for everyday living and creating your own staycation experience at home. The first floor features a bright and spacious living room with a fireplace and gleaming hardwood floors, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The gorgeous eat-in kitchen includes a center island, state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances, and abundant cabinet space, perfect for cooking and entertaining. The main level also…

Single-family homes in the Hempstead Union Free School District sold for a median of $660,000 (typically $575,000–$725,000) across 114 recorded sales between Oct 14, 2025 and Sep 24, 2026, up 7.3% on the 12 months before. This home's $899,000 list price sits in the luxury single-family tier for the Hempstead Union Free School District.

ZIP 11550 has about 3.3 months of single family inventory — seller's market. Demand is outpacing supply, so homes sell quickly with firm pricing and limited room to negotiate.

At about $17,963 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 38% above the $13,000 typical for Hempstead Union Free School District. Nassau assessments run on a multi-year cycle, so the assessed value behind this bill can lag what the home actually sells for today. A sale does not automatically reset it, and exemptions such as STAR, Senior or Veteran move the number as well — a new owner's bill is often not the same as the seller's.

OneKey MLS (recorded LI sales, trailing 12mo) + actual tax