179 Commonwealth Ave

1,393 Sq. Ft.
$434 / Sq. Ft.
1,393
Sq. Ft.
$434
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming stucco cape cod home offers many fine features and amenities. Updated kitchen and bath, this home offers the character of a bygone era with oak floors and a brick fireplace. Great rear extension (has co) used as primary bedroom. Walk up attic offers great storage. Located mid block and within close proximity to transportation, shopping and schools. Located in the chatterton em school no. 25 and calhoun hs. Taxes do not reflect any star discount.Charming stucco cape cod home offers many fine features and amenities. Updated kitchen and bath, this home offers the character of a bygone era with oak floors and a brick fireplace. Great rear extension (has co) used as primary bedroom. Walk up attic offers great storage. Located mid block and within close proximity to transportation, shopping and schools. Located in the chatterton em school no. 25 and calhoun hs. Taxes do not reflect any star discount.
  1. Listed by Martin S. Sorrentino • Signature Premier Properties
    P: (516)-546-6300 C: (516)-551-0082 martysorrentino@gmail.com

Property Details for 179 Commonwealth Avenue

City/Township
Hempstead
Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Garage Spaces
1.00
Waterfront
No
Section Area
Madison Street
LISTING UPDATED: 10/15/2025 04:52 PM

Property Details for 179 Commonwealth Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #890012
Days on Market22
Taxes$12,962 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family
Year Built1928
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,250 SF
CountyNassau County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Signature Premier Properties, Martin S. Sorrentino

Sold By Oversouth LLC, Justine Randazzese ABR

Add your commute

Building Information for 179 Commonwealth Avenue

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,250 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,029 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,949

Property Taxes

$1,080

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 179 Commonwealth Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Directions: Merrick Ave to Smith Street to Madison Street to Commonwealth
  • Tax Block: 125
  • Tax Lot: 221 & 222
  • Property Attached: No
  • Structure Type: false
  • Country: US
  • State Or Province: NY
School Information
  • School District: Merrick, Bellmore-Merrick
  • Elementary School District: Merrick
  • Elementary School: Chatterton School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Merrick
  • Middle Or Junior School: Merrick Avenue Middle School
  • High School District: Bellmore-Merrick
  • High School: Sanford H Calhoun High School
Rental
Rental
  • Lease Considered: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Building Units Total: 1
Room Information
Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2 Information
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4 Information
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5 Information
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6 Information
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Office
Taxes and HOA Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Included In Taxes: Sewer,Trash
  • Additional Fees: No
  • Association: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedrm, Cape Cod, Carpet, Entrance Foyer, First Floor Full Bath, Formal Dining, Granite Counters, Hardwood Floors As Seen, Porch, Public, Wood Burning
  • Interior Features: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Entrance Foyer, Formal Dining, Granite Counters, 1st Fl Master Bedroom
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Number Of Kitchens: 1.0
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Primary on Main: Yes
  • Basement: Bilco Door(s), Storage Space, Unfinished
  • Attic Description: Stairs,Storage
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Location Amenities: Capecod, Stainless Steel Appliances, Hardwood Floors As Seen, 1st Fl Master Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Foyer, Formal Dining Room, Granit Countertops, Porch
  • Spa: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Living Area: 1,393.00
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Basement: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch, Driveway, Garage
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Vinyl Siding
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Horse: No
  • Pool Private: No
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 125
  • Additional Parcel: No
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
Parking
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
  • Parking Total: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Steam
  • Heat Fuel Type: Baseboard, Steam
  • Number Of Heating Zones: 2
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Connected
Green Features
  • Green Features: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater, Baseboard, Steam
Virtual Tour
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Down Payment Resource: Yes

Property History for 179 Commonwealth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 15, 2025

Sold

ONEKEY #890012

$605,000
Aug 7, 2025

Pending

ONEKEY #890012

Jul 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

ONEKEY #890012

$549,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/15/2025

Sold

ONEKEY #890012

$605,000
08/07/2025

Pending

ONEKEY #890012

07/16/2025

Listed (Active)

ONEKEY #890012

$549,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 179 Commonwealth Avenue

This home is within Merrick Union Free School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Chatterton School
PublicPK to 6

Merrick Avenue Middle School
Public7 to 8

Sanford H Calhoun High School
Public9 to 12

Birch School
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Neighborhood Map and Transit

Similar Homes

Similar Sold Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Signature Premier Properties, Martin S. Sorrentino

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 10/15/2025 04:52 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. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by MLS GRID. Use of the MLS GRID data may be subject to an end user license agreement prescribed by the applicable MLS of the Member Participant, if any, and as amended from time to time.