Living in Massapequa Park
Key metrics and insights for homebuyers and sellers evaluating Massapequa Park, Nassau, NY 11762.
How far is Massapequa Park from New York City by train?
From Massapequa Park Station on the LIRR Babylon Branch, scheduled weekday AM-peak service takes about 52 minutes to Penn Station, 52 minutes to Grand Central Madison, 54 minutes to Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn (MTA LIRR timetable data).
Is Massapequa Park walkable?
Massapequa Park has a Walk Score of 85 out of 100, which Walk Score rates "Very Walkable", and a Transit Score of 44 out of 100.
Nearby Long Island Rail Road stations and typical weekday AM-peak travel times to the Manhattan and Brooklyn terminals. Many Massapequa Park residents use whichever station best fits their branch and schedule.
AM-peak travel times on scheduled LIRR service to Penn Station, Grand Central Madison, and Atlantic Terminal (Brooklyn). Based on MTA LIRR public timetable data.
Massapequa Park Market Data
Current market conditions and pricing trends for Massapequa Park, Nassau, NY.
Single-family, condo and co-op homes are measured separately — these medians are never blended together. Based on 174 recorded closings in ZIP 11762 between Sep 20, 2025 and Sep 20, 2026 — a settled trailing twelve months, ending about a month back so late-recorded closings are counted rather than missed. Days on market are medians, not averages. A property type with fewer than 8 closed sales in that window is left out rather than published on a sample too thin to mean anything.
Single-family prices in ZIP 11762 are up about 10% year over year, comparing 161 sales in the 12 months to September 20, 2026 with 161 in the 12 months to September 20, 2025. Over the past 2 years, single-family monthly median sale prices in ZIP 11762 have ranged from $685K to $929K.
Based on information from OneKey® MLS, for the period October 22, 2025 through October 2, 2026. Source: OneKey MLS (recorded LI sales, trailing 12mo) + actual tax. Based on 318 recorded sales. Property tax values shown are algorithmic estimates calculated from official NY State ORPS / NYC Department of Finance assessment data aggregated by school district (Long Island) or ZIP code (NYC). These figures are an educational baseline and do not represent a guaranteed or binding tax bill. Actual taxes vary based on individual assessed value, applicable exemptions (STAR, Senior, Veteran), historical grievances, village overlays, and special district levies. Verify exact tax with the Nassau County Assessor / Suffolk County Comptroller / NYC Department of Finance before any financial commitment.
Across 9 years of county-clerk records, 316 homes in the Massapequa school district were bought by a company and resold within two years. Over the whole period the typical one was bought for $400,000 and resold for $710,000, a median of 9.8 months later.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +5.3%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house.
What these homes resold for moved from a median of $529,000 in 2017 to $875,000 in 2025, up about 65% over the period.
The pandemic years cut against the intuition that investors moved in. Companies bought 11.0% of homes here in 2019, then 6.7% in 2020 and 5.5% in 2021 — the lowest share of the 9 years. In those two years companies won a smaller share, not a larger one. The number bought and resold within two years fell with it, from 59 in 2019 to 37 in 2021.
Since then it has reversed. Company buying reached 11.7% in 2025, the highest of the period — above its 2019 level of 11.0%.
In 2025, 33 homes in the Massapequa school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $580,000 and resold for a median of $875,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 52% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 7.2 months earlier.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +3.7%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 3% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 11.7% of the 443 homes sold in the Massapequa school district that year (52 of them).
In 2024, 33 homes in the Massapequa school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $541,250 and resold for a median of $888,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 76% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 8.9 months earlier.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +6.9%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 3% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 9.8% of the 460 homes sold in the Massapequa school district that year (45 of them).
In 2023, 30 homes in the Massapequa school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $455,000 and resold for a median of $855,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 120% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 12 months earlier.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +4.2%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 3% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 9.5% of the 494 homes sold in the Massapequa school district that year (47 of them).
In 2022, 25 homes in the Massapequa school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $400,000 and resold for a median of $720,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 78% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 10 months earlier.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +6.0%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house.
Companies bought 8.1% of the 640 homes sold in the Massapequa school district that year (52 of them).
In 2021, 37 homes in the Massapequa school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $400,000 and resold for a median of $681,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 86% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 12 months earlier.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +13.8%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 3% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 5.5% of the 721 homes sold in the Massapequa school district that year (40 of them).
In 2020, 44 homes in the Massapequa school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $385,000 and resold for a median of $590,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 52% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 9.9 months earlier.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +5.9%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 9% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 6.7% of the 655 homes sold in the Massapequa school district that year (44 of them).
In 2019, 59 homes in the Massapequa school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $350,000 and resold for a median of $620,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 64% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 11 months earlier.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +2.9%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 7% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 11.0% of the 674 homes sold in the Massapequa school district that year (74 of them).
In 2018, 32 homes in the Massapequa school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $360,000 and resold for a median of $589,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 63% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 9.4 months earlier.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +3.9%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 3% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 10.2% of the 615 homes sold in the Massapequa school district that year (63 of them).
In 2017, 23 homes in the Massapequa school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $312,000 and resold for a median of $529,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 73% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 7.2 months earlier.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +6.2%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 4% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 9.8% of the 651 homes sold in the Massapequa school district that year (64 of them).
Source: property transfers recorded with the county clerk, which cover every sale rather than only those listed for sale. Filings reach the state months after closing, so these figures run to December 2025 and describe what has already happened rather than the market today.
Between 2017 and December 2025, 703 homes in the Massapequa school district passed between family members rather than being sold — about 17 for every 100 that sold on the open market.
80% of them recorded no price at all, so they appear in no market statistic, no listing history and no sold comparable. They are counted here because the transfer itself is filed with the county clerk, whether or not money changed hands.
Counted from the reason recorded on each transfer with the county clerk, not from the price. Transfers filed only to add or remove a name on the deed are excluded — those are paperwork, not a change of owner. Where a filing gives no reason it is not counted, so these are minimum counts rather than a complete rate, and they run to December 2025.
Of the 24 homes for sale in Massapequa Park today, 6 are now asking less than they originally asked — 25.0%, against 36.3% across Nassau.
And among the homes that actually sold
Among the 169 homes that sold in Massapequa Park over the last twelve settled months, 16.6% had cut their price before they sold — up from 9.1% over the same twelve months a year earlier. The for-sale figure runs higher than the sold figure because homes that need a reduction stay on the market longer, so they build up among the listings still available while the completed sales are led by homes that sold without cutting.
What each group got
Over those same twelve months, the 141 Massapequa Park homes that sold without ever reducing achieved 104.6% of their asking price in a median of 16 days. The 28 that did reduce achieved 95.0% of what they first asked, after 57 days.
Homes that never reduced and homes that did are different homes, priced differently from the start — these figures describe what each group did, not what a reduction causes. How any individual home performs depends on condition, layout, its position within Massapequa Park and how it shows, none of which a market median can capture.
Measured from the OneKey MLS feed, updated daily. A home counts as reduced when its current asking price is below the price it was first listed at — not against an estimate or against other homes. The for-sale figures describe homes available today; the sold figures describe closed sales between September 2025 and August 2026.
What This Means for Sellers
Massapequa Park reads as a Hot Seller's Market: about 1.6 months of single-family supply, and homes sold in a median of 17 days over the past 12 months. If you're considering selling, this market rewards strategic pricing — not overpricing. A properly positioned listing will attract qualified buyers and maximize your net proceeds.
What This Means for Buyers
Buyers in Massapequa Park should be prepared to act quickly and come with strong offers. Pre-approval is essential, and buyers are generally better served retaining their own real estate attorney early to review the negotiation and contract. Expect competition, but don't overpay — there's a difference between being competitive and being reckless.
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The listings that did not sell asked a median of $945,000 — 13% above the $835,000 median of the homes that closed. Counted over the trailing twelve months: every listing that closed, expired, was withdrawn or was terminated. Listings still active or under contract are not counted on either side. If the feed does not retain every withdrawn listing, the real figure is higher than the one shown, never lower.
Based on information from OneKey® MLS, for the period September 20, 2025 through September 20, 2026.
Flood informationMassapequa Park: FEMA flood dataMedian NFIP cost, single-family homes, ZIP 11762: $1,200 a year (Aug 2026)
Median yearly cost by FEMA zone: high-risk A zones $1,700 (21 policies); coastal high-risk V zones $1,920 (8 policies, small sample); moderate- to low-risk zones (X, B, C) $1,200 (240 policies).
Cost trend, ZIP 11762
Median yearly cost of single-family NFIP policies taking effect each month.
In ZIP 11762, the typical monthly median yearly cost of single-family NFIP policies taking effect in June through August 2026 was $1,400, 17% higher than the typical month in June through August 2025 ($1,200). Based on 70 and 77 policies.
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Flood data for Nassau County: costs by ZIP, trend and FEMA ratings →Calculated from FEMA policy data (as of Sep 8, 2026) and FEMA's NFIP residential penetration rates. Yearly cost is premium plus FEMA fees, single-family NFIP policies only; the insured share is residential NFIP contracts as a share of all residential buildings. Private flood insurance is not included. Not a flood-zone determination, insurance advice or a quote. Each building is priced individually.
What It's Like Living in Massapequa Park
Massapequa Park is one of Nassau's most established residential communities, offering a distinctive blend of suburban character and metropolitan accessibility. Located in the 11762 zip code, the community is served by the Massapequa Union Free School District.
With a median single-family sale price of $840,000 and a median recorded property tax of $13,600 a year across single-family sales in ZIP 11762 (Massapequa Park mailing area), Massapequa Park pairs an established housing stock with direct access to New York City. The commute to Manhattan averages approximately 52 min via the Long Island Rail Road.
Massapequa Park's housing splits across ownership forms — condos selling at a median of $725K, single-family homes selling at a median of $840K — and the differences go well beyond price. The practical difference is who owns the to-do list: coop and condo buildings absorb exterior upkeep through monthly charges, while a house puts every system and repair decision in your hands. Condos are the dominant apartment form in Massapequa Park — deeded ownership with fewer transfer restrictions than a coop.
Joseph's Insider Guide to Massapequa Park
Direct answers informed by 5,000+ closed transactions across Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Brooklyn — not the canned content you'd find on any listing portal.
Is Massapequa Park a good place to live for commuters?
The LIRR connects Massapequa Park to Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in approximately 52 min, and the neighborhood carries a transit score of 44/100. Peak express service, station parking and walk-to-station distance vary by address, and those three factors decide what a commute actually looks like day to day.
What are property tax trends in Massapequa Park, NY?
Massapequa Park homeowners pay a median of approximately $13,600 a year in property taxes — the median of the tax figures actually recorded on homes sold here, not an estimate. The bill funds school-district, county, town, and special-district services. Taxes are assessed parcel by parcel, so two similar homes on the same street can carry very different bills — confirm the actual assessment on a specific address before relying on it.
Is now a good time to buy or sell in Massapequa Park?
The single-family market in ZIP 11762 (Massapequa Park mailing area) is currently a Hot Seller's Market, with homes selling in about 17 days. Single-family sale prices in ZIP 11762 (Massapequa Park mailing area) changed +10% year over year. Timing decisions depend on your specific situation — contact Joseph for a no-cost strategy session tailored to your property and goals.
What makes Massapequa Park different from other Nassau communities?
Massapequa Park is a long-established community served by the Massapequa Union Free School District. Prices and activity vary by property type, school district, condition and price band; the figures above show where this market stands now.
What should buyers know before making an offer in Massapequa Park?
School district boundaries in Massapequa Park often run street by street — two blocks can mean a different school zone, so confirming a home's exact attendance zone before you make an offer matters. As an Associate Broker who is also an attorney, Joseph reads title and contract details differently than most agents — and when the facts of a deal are in front of him, he knows what's worth asking about. (Not a substitute for your own attorney's representation.)
Is Massapequa Park walkable for everyday living?
Massapequa Park has a Walk Score of 85/100, measured at a single point near the centre of Massapequa Park. Walkability varies street by street, so check the score for a specific address; the LIRR provides Manhattan access in approximately 52 min.
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Schools in Massapequa Park, NY
Massapequa Park is served by the Massapequa Union Free School District. Attendance zones on Long Island are assigned street by street, so a Massapequa Park mailing address does not by itself determine which school a home is zoned for.
- Elementary
- Birch Lane Elementary School East Lake Elementary School Fairfield Elementary School Lockhart Elementary School Mckenna Elementary School Unqua Elementary School
- Middle
- Berner Middle School
- High
- Massapequa High School Mhs Ames Campus
These are the schools recorded on homes sold in this district over the last 12 months — the district may also serve neighbouring communities. Zones can change and run street by street — we confirm the exact assignment for any home before you offer.
Median home value is the New York State ORPS assessment-roll median for the district. Typical annual tax and effective rate are the median recorded tax bill and that bill divided by the median sale price, across 341 recent sales carrying a reported tax figure — an observed cost ratio, not an official millage rate. District boundaries can cross town and postal lines, so always verify the district for a specific address.
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School district boundaries on Long Island often run street by street, so a Massapequa Park mailing address doesn't guarantee a given school. We confirm a home's exact attendance zone before you make an offer.
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Homes for Sale in Massapequa Park, NY
24 active listings currently on the market in Massapequa Park. Data refreshed from the MLS in real time.
Active 5d
Split Level
Active 28d
1 Fam
Active 44d
Cape Cod
Active 73d
Colonial
Active 20d
Colonial
Active 55d
Colonial
Listings courtesy of OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 20, 2026 8:45 pm. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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| Address | Type | Beds / Ba | Sq Ft | Closed | Sale Price | $/Sq Ft | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splanch | 4 bd / 3 ba | 1,532 | — | Sign in to view | — | 18d | |
| Colonial | 4 bd / 2 ba | 2,166 | — | Sign in to view | — | 6d | |
| Split Level | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,510 | — | Sign in to view | — | 6d | |
| Exp Cape | 4 bd / 2 ba | 1,500 | — | Sign in to view | — | 12d | |
| Split Level | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,501 | — | Sign in to view | — | 21d | |
| Traditional | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,638 | — | Sign in to view | — | 8d | |
| Split Level | 4 bd / 3 ba | 2,362 | — | Sign in to view | — | 17d | |
| Ranch | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,293 | — | Sign in to view | — | 52d | |
| Cape Cod | 4 bd / 2 ba | 1,483 | — | Sign in to view | — | 7d | |
| Cape Cod | 4 bd / 2 ba | 1,369 | — | Sign in to view | — | 16d | |
| Cape Cod | 5 bd / 4 ba | 2,251 | — | Sign in to view | — | 19d | |
| Split Level | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,256 | — | Sign in to view | — | 27d |
Source: OneKey MLS — Massapequa Park closed sales, last 180 days. Verify all figures independently before making decisions.
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How Massapequa Park Fits Into the Nassau County Market
Massapequa Park’s median sale price of about $840K sits roughly in line with the Nassau County median of about $835K. These are whole-county figures over a settled trailing 12 months — the same data behind our full Nassau County reports.
County medians describe the wider market, not any specific property, and are not a valuation of a home in Massapequa Park.
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