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Merrick, NY · Nassau County

Merrick real estate,
from the bay to the parkway.

Homes, recent prices and local know-how in Merrick, from Brandon at Corcoran SRG Residential's Merrick office.

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Living in Merrick

Living in Merrick.

Merrick is a hamlet in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, on Merrick Bay between Freeport and Bellmore. Its ZIP code is 11566, and the 2020 Census counted 22,040 residents. Almost all of its roughly 7,400 homes are single-family houses, and the median home was built in 1956.

The Merrick LIRR station on the Babylon Branch sits on Sunrise Highway, and the Meadowbrook State Parkway runs along Merrick's western side toward Jones Beach. Merrick Road and Merrick Avenue are lined with shops and restaurants.

  • Waterfront homeworkNear the bay, flood zones can change from one street to the next. Brandon checks the FEMA map for every home before you make an offer.
  • Pricing from Merrick salesYour valuation is built on what has actually sold nearby, not an online estimate.
  • Permits before you listAdditions, dormers and finished basements need Town of Hempstead permits and certificates. Brandon helps you check before a buyer's attorney does.
  • Buy and sell on one timelineMoving within Merrick or the Bellmores? Brandon lines up your sale and your purchase.
Merrick neighborhood guide

Merrick, a local guide.

The practical side of living in Merrick: the parks, the commute, where I like to eat, and the taxes and permits every owner deals with.

Parks and the bay

Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve at 1600 Merrick Road covers 52 acres, with a 500-foot fishing pier into Merrick Bay, a kayak launch and about three miles of trails. Merrick Road Park on Clubhouse Road has ball fields and tennis courts, and the Town's nine-hole golf course sits just east of the Meadowbrook.

Getting around

The Merrick station is on the LIRR's Babylon Branch, on Sunrise Highway between Hewlett and Merrick Avenues; check MTA schedules for trains to the city. By car, the Meadowbrook State Parkway has exits for Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road.

A few of my favorites

For dinner on Merrick Road: La Piazza, LouTony's Italian Kitchen, and Tony & Luigi's right next door. Sushi Ko is on Merrick Avenue. The Merrick Library is at 2279 Merrick Avenue.

Schools

Merrick is served by the Merrick and North Merrick elementary districts 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 Merrick

Over the three months ending September 2026, Merrick's median sale price was about $950,000, up 8.5% from a year earlier, and homes sold for 102.1% of list price on average (Redfin). Start with a free home valuation built on recent Merrick sales.

Market snapshot · September 2026

Merrick by the numbers.

A quick read on the local market. For a price on your own home, Brandon pulls the comparable sales on your street.

  • $950KMedian sale price3 months ending Sept 2026
  • 70Homes sold in September61 in September 2025
  • 22Median days on market27 a year ago
  • 102.1%Sale-to-list priceAbove asking, on average
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Merrick figures: Redfin housing market pages, all home types, three months ending September 2026 (read October 26, 2026), September 2026. Nassau County median sale price for September 2026: $860,000, +2.1% year over year (OneKey® MLS, Local Market Update, September 2026, single-family homes (current as of October 7, 2026)). Median prices don't account for sale concessions.

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157 Sportsmans Avenue, FreeportFor sale
Freeport, NY

157 Sportsmans Avenue

New construction · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,530 sq ft

$749,000
1582 Bellmore Road, BellmoreIn contract
Bellmore, NY

1582 Bellmore Road

Expanded cape · 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,376 sq ft

$669,000
28 Harrison Avenue, FreeportIn contract
Freeport, NY

28 Harrison Avenue

Expanded cape · 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,275 sq ft

$649,000

Listings courtesy of Corcoran SRG Residential. Prices and status as of October 27, 2026 and subject to change. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Merrick questions

Merrick, answered.

What ZIP code is Merrick, NY?
11566.
Which LIRR station serves Merrick?
The Merrick station on the Babylon Branch, on Sunrise Highway between Hewlett and Merrick Avenues.
What do homes in Merrick sell for?
Over the three months ending September 2026, the median sale price in Merrick was $949,548 across all home types, up 8.5% from a year earlier (Redfin).
When are property taxes due in Merrick?
General taxes are due January 1 and July 1, and school taxes October 1 and April 1, with no penalty through the 10th of the following month. The Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes collects both.
How do I get a price for my Merrick home?
Request a free home valuation and Brandon will prepare one from recent Merrick sales.
Neighborhoods

Local knowledge, county by county.

Brandon works with buyers and sellers across Nassau and western Suffolk counties. Here is each county at a glance, with town guides and the towns where Brandon has closed sales.

Nassau County

Median sale price $860K

Brandon's home base is the Merrick office. Beyond the towns below, he works with buyers and sellers in Wantagh, Seaford, Massapequa, Massapequa Park, Oceanside, Roosevelt, Uniondale, Lynbrook, East Rockaway, Long Beach and Island Park.

Brandon has also closed sales inOceanside, Rockville Centre, Long Beach, Uniondale, Massapequa Park, Seaford, Wantagh, East Meadow, Garden City and Levittown.

Suffolk County

Median sale price $740K

In western Suffolk, Brandon works with buyers and sellers in Copiague, Lindenhurst, West Babylon, Babylon, North Babylon, West Islip, Bay Shore and Brightwaters.

Brandon has also closed sales inWest Babylon, Lindenhurst, Farmingdale, Great River, Deer Park and Dix Hills.

Median sale prices: OneKey® MLS, Local Market Update, September 2026, single-family homes (current as of October 7, 2026), September 2026.

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Local numbers, explained.

Market updates, town guides and plain-English answers for buying and selling on Long Island's South Shore.

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Zillow reviews · 5.0 from 74 reviews

In their own words.

★★★★★
“Working with a Brandon made the home-buying process incredibly easy. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and always there to answer questions and guide us through each step. We’re incredibly grateful for all of his help and couldn’t have asked for a better agent.”
Andrew K. · Bought in Bellmore, 2026 · Zillow review
★★★★★
“Brandon was wonderful to work with throughout our process. He was knowledgeable, patient, responsive to all questions, and extremely helpful as we were new home buyers. We appreciate his efforts and guidance in helping us find our forever home!! 10/10 would recommend as Brandon was amazing to work with!!”
Jesse F. · Bought in Bellmore, 2026 · Zillow review
★★★★★
“Working with Brandon was a pleasure. He helped me & my husband buy our first home. The process can be pretty challenging and frustrating especially in this market, but Brandon was so knowledgeable about the whole process, and most of all he was patient. He really guided us through everything with ease. Answered every question, addressed every concern (and there were plenty). Drove all over to show us houses until we found the one we loved, then he helped us secure it! He was always very communicative and available which is so important, especially once you put in an offer. He was never pushy or trying to gloss anything over. He was up front and honest with us about everything. Even after closing he still checked in with us! I would recommend him to anyone I know who’s looking out on Long Island. Thank you, Brandon!”
Ivelisse C. · Bought in Massapequa Park, 2026 · Zillow review
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