#877568, Listing office: Century 21 AA Realty
159-42 81st St Howard Beach, NY 11414
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About 159-42 81st St
Discover a rare offering in the heart of New Howard Beach—an oversized high ranch designed to accommodate multigenerational living or extended households with ease. This sprawling home features three separate kitchen areas, providing unmatched flexibility and privacy. The fully renovated main level stuns with gleaming hardwood floors and beautifully crafted custom window frames and ledges. A spacious formal dining room flows seamlessly into both the sunlit living area and a large eat-in kitchen, complete with granite floors, matching backsplash, double pantry, and decorative mullion cabinetry. The upper-level bathroom has been thoughtfully reimagined in a chic Italian country style, boasting warm inlay tile, elegant cabinetry, and a sleek low-profile tub. Three generously sized bedrooms offer great natural light and French door closets. On the walk-in level, you'll find an open-concept kitchen/dining/entertainment space, a half bathroom, and sliding doors that lead to the backyard. A third distinct living area includes an additional kitchen hookup, full bath, and bedroom with its own private entrance—ideal for guests or independent living. Additional features include central heat and air, a private driveway, garage, laundry area, utility room, attic storage, and a fully fenced yard with a patio for dining and entertaining. Low taxes complete this incredible opportunity. All information presented deemed reliable, but should be independently verified by buyers.
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dryer, Gas Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Combination, Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Chandelier, Chefs Kitchen, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Formal Dining, Granite Counters, In-Law Floorplan, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Walk Through Kitchen
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Driveway, Garage
- Exterior: Back Fence, Fence, Vinyl Fence
- Architectural Style: Hi Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $999,000
- Price/SqFt: $475
- Year Built: 1965
- Living Area: 2,100 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.0876 Acres
- MLS Number: 894683
- MLS Name: ONEKEY2
- Office Name: Esquire Realty Ciaramella & Co
- Office Phone: (917) 257-1584
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Nearby schools
3
P.S. 224 Hale A. Woodruff School
Public District PK-5
1.1 mi
•755 Wortman Ave
5
P.S. 377 Queens
Public District KG-KG
1.2 mi
•150-15 Raleigh St
4
Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2
Public Charter KG-4
1.2 mi
•13525 79th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $114,789. The majority of Howard Beach, NY residents have income between $100k-200k annually. Most families are married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 159-42 81st St
The listing price of 159-42 81st St property is $999,000.
The property 159-42 81st St is a house located in Howard Beach, New York, 11414.
Active Listing: 159-42 81st St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 159-42 81st St are: P.S. 224 Hale A. Woodruff School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), P.S. 377 Queens (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), P.S. 207 Rockwood Park School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), P.S. 232 Lindenwood School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), P.S. 146 Howard Beach School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Robert H Goddard High School for Communication Arts and Technology (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Academy for Young Writers (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Spring Creek Community School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
The property at 159-42 81st St has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 159-42 81st St is 2,100 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 159-42 81st St is 1965.
This home is located at 159-42 81st St in Howard Beach, NY and zip code 11414 in the Howard Beach neighborhood. This 2,100 square foot home, which was built in 1965, sits on a 0.09 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $999,000.
Howard Beach, NY housing market in July 2025 saw over 263 listings sold above listed price, more than 1044 sold at listed price and over 785 sold below. Between June and July 2025, Howard Beach, NY real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 4.5%. The median list price of listings available in July 2025 was $885,713, while the average time on the real estate market was 93 days.