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$850,000

280 Van Cott Ave

Farmingdale, NY
Pending
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,629
Square Feet
1958
Year Built
95
Days On Market

Exceptional investment opportunity in the highly desirable Village of Farmingdale! This legal two-family home is an ideal income-producing property, featuring two spacious 2-bedroom apartments with strong rental potential. A full basement offers additional storage and utility space, while the large, private backyard adds to the property's appeal for tenants. Located just minutes from the Village's thriving downtown, LIRR, shopping, dining, and major transportation, this property is well-positioned to attract long-term renters. Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio or occupy one unit while generating rental income from the other, this versatile property offers outstanding value and long-term appreciation potential.

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Listing Information

Listing Updated
09/03/2026
Listed By
Catherine Youn · Douglas Elliman Real Estate, 5169212262
MLS#
1025048
Source
OneKey MLS
Status
Pending

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
280 Van Cott Ave, Farmingdale, NY 11735
City
Farmingdale
County
Nassau
Zip Code
11735

Architecture

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Year Built
1958
Style
Colonial
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding
Building Area
1,629 sq. ft.
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Features
Driveway

Features & Amenities

Flooring
Wood
Cooling
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating
Natural Gas

Property Features

Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Square Footage

Total
1,629 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$850,000
Annual Taxes
$13,607

Schools

56/100
Woodward Parkway Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 0.9 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Farmingdale
Students
815
Student body
51% White · 32% Hispanic / Latino · 8% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
27%
Phone
(516) 434-5810
56/100
Howitt School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 0.2 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Farmingdale
Students
1,352
Student body
68% White · 19% Hispanic / Latino · 6% Black
Free/reduced lunch
25%
Phone
(516) 434-5410
53/100
Farmingdale Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 1.4 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Farmingdale
Students
1,892
Student body
65% White · 21% Hispanic / Latino · 7% Black
Free/reduced lunch
25%
Phone
(516) 434-5210
99/100
McKenna Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 2.7 mi
City
Massapequa Park
Students
536
Student body
94% White · 4% Hispanic / Latino · 1% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
5%
Phone
(516) 308-5501
77/100
Albany Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 1.8 mi
City
North Massapequa
Students
507
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
68% White · 18% Hispanic / Latino · 5% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
10%
Phone
(516) 434-5510
73/100
Charles Campagne School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 2.7 mi
City
Bethpage
Students
450
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
58% White · 25% Asian · 13% Hispanic / Latino
Phone
(516) 644-4401
62/100
Plainedge Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 2.7 mi
City
Massapequa
Students
863
Parent reviews
3.7★ avg · 6 reviews
Student body
86% White · 8% Hispanic / Latino · 5% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
10%
Phone
(516) 992-7550
56/100
Northside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 0.8 mi
City
Farmingdale
Students
429
Student body
61% White · 24% Hispanic / Latino · 7% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
20%
Phone
(516) 434-5610

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
07/15/2026Listed for sale$850,000

Listed by Catherine Youn · Douglas Elliman Real Estate · 5169212262

Listing information 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. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. Copyright 2026, OneKey MLS. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: September 3, 2026 at 7:13 AM | Source: OneKey MLS | MLS#: 1025048

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