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Nassau County Real Estate: Calls to Modernize the $1M Mansion Tax

by | Aug 28, 2026 | Real Estate

Written by Joey Frankel/Sandra Carl Team-Licensed Real Estate Agents

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August 28, 2026

A coalition of Long Island business and construction groups is lobbying to adjust the New York State ‘mansion tax,’ which imposes an additional 1% levy on residential properties sold for $1 million or more. The push…

💡 Five Town Homes & Living — With Nassau’s median home price rapidly approaching the seven-figure threshold, a property selling for $1 million now triggers an immediate $10,000 tax bill that was historically reserved for high-end luxury assets. Buyers currently shopping in this price range must factor this additional 1% closing cost into their cash-to-close requirements, as it is rarely covered by financing and can significantly impact your initial down payment liquidity. If you are preparing to list a home near this valuation, we recommend discussing a strategic pricing analysis with us to understand how this tax threshold might influence buyer interest and your net proceeds at the closing table. **We help you navigate these specific closing cost hurdles so you can make an informed financial decision.**

Navigating the threshold of luxury taxation in a changing market.

We can run a detailed closing cost projection for your specific property to show exactly how this tax impacts your bottom line before you list. We’re your advocates, not just your agents.

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Source: Long Island Press — Real Estate

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