The practical side of living in Bellmore: the parks, the commute, where to eat, and the taxes and permits every owner deals with.
Parks and recreation
Newbridge Road Park at 2600 Newbridge Road has an indoor ice rink, outdoor pools, a dog park, tennis and a South Shore Blueway launch. East Bay Park on Ellen Road has basketball and tennis courts, a field and a playground.
Downtown and getting around
Bedford Avenue near the station is Bellmore's downtown, with the Bellmore Memorial Library at 2288 Bedford Avenue. The Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores runs the Bellmore Street Festival. The Bellmore station is on the LIRR's Babylon Branch; check MTA schedules for trains to the city.
A favorite
Kashi, on Merrick Road, is one of my go-to spots for dinner.
Schools
Bellmore is served by the Bellmore Union Free School District and the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District for grades 7 to 12. District lines don't follow hamlet or ZIP lines, so check the district for any specific address.
Taxes
The Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes collects school, county and town property taxes. General taxes are due in halves on January 1 and July 1 (payable without penalty through February 10 and August 10); school taxes are due October 1 and April 1 (through November 10 and May 10). See the tax payment schedule. To challenge an assessment, file a grievance with Nassau County's Assessment Review Commission; the next filing window runs January 4 to March 1, 2027.
Permits and flood zones
Building permits come from the Town of Hempstead Building Department, which also has floodplain managers on staff. Flood zones can change from one block to the next near the water, so look up any address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center before you make an offer.
Selling in Bellmore
Over the three months ending September 2026, Bellmore's median sale price was about $855,000, up 3.6% from a year earlier, and homes sold for 101.8% of list price on average (Redfin). Start with a free home valuation built on recent Bellmore sales.



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