542 May Street • South Hempstead, NY 11550

$527,000 • Beds: 3 • Baths: 1 full • Sq. Feet: 672 • MLS ID: 918750 • Subdivision: • School Dist: Rockville Centre
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. View this listing at: http://neilgortler.laffey.com/mls=918750

Property Features

  • Taxes: $7,538
  • Exterior: Frame
  • Lot Size: 0.06 Acres
  • Heating: Oil
  • Cooling: None
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • On Market Date: 2025-09-30
  • Appliances: Gas Oven,Gas Range
  • Basement: Bilco Door(s),Crawl Space,See Remarks
  • Building Area Total: 672
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Interior Features: First Floor Bedroom
  • Attic: Partial
  • Number Of Kitchens: 1
  • Heating Zones: 1
  • Parcel Number: 2089-36-198-00-0695-0
  • Parking Features: Open
  • Rental Term: Monthly
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Sewer Connected,Trash Collection Public,Water Connected

School Information

  • High School: South Side High School
  • Middle School: South Side Middle School
  • Elementary School: William S Covert School
  • School District: Rockville Centre
Printed March 04, 2026

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