$1,095,000

159-42 81st St Howard Beach, NY 11414

$10,000
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,100 sqft
0.09 acres
$521 / sqft
House

Property details

About 159-42 81st St

Rare opportunity to purchase an oversized New Howard Beach high ranch with three separate kitchen areas, perfect for extended family or multigenerational living. This enormous home boasts a fully renovated main level with expertly refinished high shine hardwood flooring, and custom built matching window frames and ledges. Formal dining area opens up in an L-shape style, to both the living room and the large eat in kitchen. The kitchen has matching granite floors and backsplash, with a double pantry, and a stylish mullion corner cabinet. The upstairs full bathroom is gut renovated in an Italian country style, featuring neutral inlay tile, oversized cabinetry, and a low profile bathtub. Three generously sized bedrooms with tons of natural light and french door closets. Downstairs you will find two distinct living areas; first, a walk-in level space with open concept kitchen/ dining, and entertaining area, as well as a bathroom, and sliders to the yard. Beyond that, there is another unique living area which consists of a third kitchen, third bathroom, and ground level bedroom, which has its own outside separate entrance at the side of the property. This floor also has a garage, laundry area, and utility room. Large grassy backyard with concrete patio for dining and grilling. Private driveway, garage, attic for storage, and low taxes. LAYOUT: 1ST FLOOR: Open Concept Living/Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen + Kitchenette, 1 Bedroom, Full Bathroom + 1 Half Bath, Laundry, Utility Room and Sliders to the yard w/OSE 2ND FLOOR: Open Concept Living/Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, Full Bathroom and Attic w/Pull Stairs

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,100 sqft
Lot size0.0876 Acres
Year built1965
ParkingAttached, Driveway, Garage, Private
MLS #837712
Garage1 space

Summary

  • MLS Number: 837712
  • MLS Name: ONEKEY2
  • Office Name: Sovereign Realty of NY Inc
  • Office Phone: (347) 838-3200

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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.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $114,789. Typical income of Howard Beach, NY residents is between $100k-200k annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

19%
<35k
20%
35k-100k
40%
100k-200k
21%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

33%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
40%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
25%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • The Cheesecake FactoryThe Cheesecake Factory

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MercedesMercedes
  • AudiAudi
  • VolvoVolvo

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
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About 159-42 81st St

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 March 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,095,000.

Howard Beach, NY housing market in March 2025 saw over 180 listings sold above listed price, more than 763 sold at listed price and over 693 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Howard Beach, NY increased by 5.1% between February and March 2025. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $869,492, while the average time on the real estate market was 143 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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