$10,000

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162-38 98th St Howard Beach, NY 11414

$899,000
5 beds
2 full, 1 partial
1,304 sqft
0.09 acres
$689 / sqft
House

Property details

About 162-38 98th St

Simply unpack your bags, because this lovely Old Howard Cape Cod style home is absolutely turn-key for a new homeowner to move right into. Situated on a 4,000 square foot lot, this home boasts five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a full finished basement with an outside separate entrance. Two eat-in kitchens, updated appliances, refinished cabinetry, and brand new wood flooring throughout. Split units for air conditioning as well as a secondary source of heating, which is wonderful to utilize between seasons. Roof was redone down to the plywood with a 25 year architectural shingle. Three zone heating. Laundry room, and boiler room. This homeowner proudly kept all of the mechanicals in meticulous shape. Step out into your entertainer's yard where you will enjoy lazy summer days in the beautiful pool, or grilling on the high-quality trex deck. This property has tons of closet space, basement storage, a full attic, and a shed. Wide-set private driveway. A true neighborhood gem on a quiet block.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingDuctless
Size1,304 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.0918 Acres
Year built1945
MLS #818243
Private poolYes

Summary

  • MLS Number: 818243
  • MLS Name: ONEKEY2
  • Office Name: Sovereign Realty of NY Inc
  • Office Phone: (347) 838-3200

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Nearby schools

6

P.S. 377 Queens

Public District KG-KG

1.3 mi

150-15 Raleigh St

4

Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2

Public Charter KG-4

1.9 mi

13525 79th St

4

P.S. 224 Hale A. Woodruff School

Public District PK-5

2.0 mi

755 Wortman Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

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Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $61,694. Most Howard Beach, NY residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

27%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
22%
100k-200k
7%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

44%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
29%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

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

Where do the neighbors shop?

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

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

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

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolvoVolvo
  • MercedesMercedes
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 162-38 98th St

This home is located at 162-38 98th St in Howard Beach, NY and zip code 11414 in the Southwestern Queens neighborhood. This 1,304 square foot home, which was built in 1945, sits on a 0.09 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $899,000.

In January 2025 more than 208 listings in Howard Beach, NY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 890 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 759 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Howard Beach, NY between December and January 2025 decreased by 3.4%. In January 2025, listings were on the market for 79 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $862,270.

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

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