Welcome to this exceptional residence set on a rare, park-like .36-acre property in the highly desirable Barnum Woods section of East Meadow. Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with an attached 2-car garage offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, efficiency and everyday functionality. The heart of the home is a stunning state-of-the-art kitchen featuring premium Italian cabinetry, designer finishes and an effortless flow into the main living spaces. Gleaming hardwood floors, recessed lighting and beautifully renovated European-inspired bathrooms enhance the home's refined appeal, while the thoughtfully designed layout is ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Step outside to your own private retreat where the spectacular fully fenced backyard offers endless space for outdoor entertaining, recreation or the future pool you've always envisioned. A smart 10-zone sprinkler system keeps the lush grounds beautifully maintained. Extensively upgraded throughout, the home features owned solar panels, Marvin energy-efficient windows, natural gas heating with a Bosch high-efficiency boiler, updated electrical and plumbing, whole-home eero mesh Wi-Fi, smart irrigation and an integrated Ring security system delivering exceptional comfort, efficiency and long-term value. Ideally located in the coveted Barnum Woods neighborhood within a Blue Ribbon school district and just minutes from Eisenhower Park, premier shopping, dining, major parkways and the LIRR, this is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated home on one of East Meadow's most impressive oversized properties.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$665Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Crystin Quick• Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Barnum Woods, located between Eisenhower Park and the Nassau University Medical Center campus, is a residential and park-adjacent East Meadow neighborhood with curving, tree-lined blocks and mid-century split-levels. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Hempstead Turnpike near East Meadow Avenue, where small storefronts, diners, and everyday services set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Eisenhower Park frames local routines with golf, ballfields, and long walking loops. Nearby Nassau County Aquatic Center adds a year-round sports-and-fitness anchor. Housing reads as postwar Long Island: brick ranches, tidy capes, and wide driveways. Streets stay quiet, while the Turnpike corridor keeps errands and meetups grounded in place.
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Offer insights
902 Preston Rd · $1,250,000
$1.27M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.27M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
41 days
The average home goes pending in 28 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.4%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Chandelier
Eat-in kitchen
Formal dining room
Recessed lighting
ENERGY STAR qualified windows
Deck
Patio
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry room in basement
Flooring
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Basketball hoop
Exterior lighting
Back yard
Front yard
Fenced yard
Sprinklers in front
Sprinklers in rear
Near public transit
Near shops
Near schools
See remarks
Home design
Single family residence
Updated / remodeled
Parking
Driveway
2-car garage
Construction
Frame construction
Utilities
Public sewer
Utilities: see remarks
Electricity and solar
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Move In W Peace Of Mind. New Roof And Cac 2012 Park Like Property Expanded Eik W Updated Appliances. Shiny Hardwood Floors.Gorgeous Updated Baths And Windows. Lr W Brick F/P. Den W Beautiful Stone Floor & Powder Room. Finished Basement. Unbelievable Yard. Taxes W Star $13,565 Tax Grievance Filed And Won!! 29.62% Reduction In Assesed Value For 2013/14..., Additional information: Appearance:Excellent+,Separate Hotwater Heater:Y
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #L2467779
Sep 13, 2012
Listing Removed
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Feb 11, 2012
Listed
$499,000
$265/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1983
Sold
$129,000
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,741 (−2.1%)
$401 + $210
$611
2024
$14,030 (+4.9%)
$401 + $210
$611
2023
$13,377 (+4.7%)
$401 + $210
$611
2022
$12,780 (−14.9%)
$401 + $210
$611
2021
$15,015 (+31.6%)
$439 + $230
$669
2020
$11,413 (+5.9%)
$439 + $230
$669
2019
$10,779 (+10.0%)
$427 + $268
$695
2018
$9,800 (−1.2%)
$581 + $110
$691
2017
$9,922 (−10.7%)
$581 + $156
$737
2016
$11,110 (+11.2%)
$581 + $269
$850
2015
$9,994 (+5.5%)
$581 + $258
$839
2014
$9,475 (−29.3%)
$581 + $258
$839
2013
$13,411 (−3.5%)
$825 + $367
$1,192
2012
$13,891 (+2.5%)
$825 + $509
$1,334
2011
$13,558 (+6.4%)
$825 + $509
$1,334
2010
$12,747 (+10.9%)
$825 + $552
$1,377
2009
$11,491
$822 + $743
$1,565
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,881
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,881
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Nassau County
APN
50274 02560
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
60% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
East Meadow, NY • 11554
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in East Meadow. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 902 Preston Rd
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