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$1,800,000

4242 79th St Elmhurst, NY 11373

8 beds
4 full
0.06 acres
Multi-Family

Property details

About 4242 79th St

?? Just minutes from the 74th St–Roosevelt Ave transit hub (E, F, M, R, 7 trains) and Elmhurst Hospital! This massive 10-bedroom, 5-bathroom detached 2-family property offers incredible rental income potential in one of Queens' most sought-after neighborhoods. ? Zoning: R5 – Potential for future expansion or redevelopment ? Full finished basement with private entry ? Great layout for extended families or savvy investors ? Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and transportation Don't miss this opportunity in the heart of Elmhurst!

Highlights

Home typeDuplex
HeatingNatural Gas, Other
StatusActive
CoolingElectric
BasementYes
Lot size0.0614 Acres
Year built1920
MLS #885549
Garage1 space

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Other
  • Total Bedroom Count: 8
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Other
  • Cooling: Electric
  • List Price: $1,800,000
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.0614 Acres
  • MLS Number: 885549
  • MLS Name: ONEKEY2
  • Office Name: Telemundo Realty Corp
  • Office Phone: (718) 205-3737

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Nearby schools

6

P.S. 7 Louis Simeone School

Public District PK-3

0.3 mi

8055 Cornish Ave

6

P.S. 12 James B. Colgate School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

4200 72nd St

3

P.S. 89 Elmhurst School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

8528 Britton Ave

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 $41,786. Most Elmhurst, NY residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

41%
<35k
47%
35k-100k
12%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

41%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
27%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
39%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • TennisTennis
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • AudiAudi
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 4242 79th St

The listing price of 4242 79th St property is $1,800,000.

The property 4242 79th St is a multi located in Elmhurst, New York, 11373.

Active Listing: 4242 79th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 4242 79th St are: P.S. 7 Louis Simeone School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), P.S. 12 James B. Colgate School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), P.S. 89 Elmhurst School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), I.S. 5 The Walter Crowley Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), I.S. 230 Queens (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Renaissance Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Newton High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), International High School for Health Sciences (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

The year of construction for 4242 79th St is 1920.

This home is located at 4242 79th St in Elmhurst, NY and zip code 11373 in the Elmhurst neighborhood. Features: 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,800,000.

Elmhurst, NY housing market in June 2025 saw over 232 listings sold above listed price, more than 1007 sold at listed price and over 715 sold below. Between May and June 2025, Elmhurst, NY real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 4.3%. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 99 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $881,252.

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

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