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Bayswater

Bayswater

Urban Core Neighborhood in Queens, New York

Queens County 11691

$741,254 Average Value
$485 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

A culturally diverse, primarily residential neighborhood

During the 1900s, in its heyday, Bayswater was the summer destination for the cream of society, drawing in 48,000 visitors to its lively beaches. “Bayswater was New York’s Hamptons before the Hamptons became what they are now,” says Melissa Carrington, broker-owner with RE/MAX Elite and Rockaways native. Nowadays, the neighborhood is home to a year-round population of more than 17,000 people. On what was once the same site of the nationally recognized resort, Roche-Elms is presently the campus of Yeshiva Darchei Torah, an all-boys Jewish Orthodox school. Considering that more than 2,000 students are enrolled at the yeshiva and nearly 900 are enrolled at Frederick Douglass Academy High School, the numbers are telling of Bayswater’s diverse Jewish Orthodox population and the 20,000-plus immigrant population. Here, predominantly residential, house-lined streets surround one main thoroughfare, Rockaway Freeway. If the Manhattan skyline wasn’t visible along the shore, it would almost be possible to forget you’re in New York City.

Rockaway Kosher Supermarket serves all of the Rockaways, including Bayswater.
Rockaway Kosher Supermarket serves all of the Rockaways, including Bayswater.
Beach 20th St is a busy hub in Bayswatr.
Beach 20th St is a busy hub in Bayswatr.
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Predominantly wood-framed single- and multi-family houses

Just along the southeastern shore of Jamaica Bay, the actual footprint of Bayswater is quite small, with just over a thousand homes. Made up almost entirely of single- and multi-family homes, the local architecture is mainly wood-framed in a few styles: Cape Cod, Dutch Colonial and Queen Anne. “Bayswater is known for its larger lots with detached prewar homes and manicured lawns,” says Carrington. A single-family, four-bedroom Cape Cod with a private driveway and a large, fenced yard goes for $565,000, while a two-story 1920s Dutch Colonial with 4,000 square feet fetches $830,000. A newly renovated, multi-family Queen Anne Victorian built in 1910 with 8 bedrooms lists for $850,000.

A Dutch Colonial Home in Bayswater.
A Dutch Colonial Home in Bayswater.
A Queen Anne Home in Bayswater.
A Queen Anne Home in Bayswater.
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Big-box chains and local favorites, including D’Lenny

Restaurants, including chains like McDonald's and Taco Bell, are sporadically located along the outskirts of the neighborhood. There are a handful of great local eateries, including authentic Salvadorian fare at La Palma and a local favorite dish, mofongo, at the Dominican spot, D’Lenny. For groceries, several markets are along the border, including Shop Fair, Gastronom International Market and Rockaway Kosher Supermarket.

La Palma is a famous Salvadorian Restaurant in Bayswater.
La Palma is a famous Salvadorian Restaurant in Bayswater.
Shop Fair is one of the largest supermarkets in Bayswater.
Shop Fair is one of the largest supermarkets in Bayswater.
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Outdoor activities at the annual Jamaica Bay Festival

Once a year, usually in July, the Jamacia Bay-Rockaway Conservatory hosts a gamut of outdoor, family-friendly activities to celebrate the natural beauty of the green spaces along the bay. For one day, the urban tidal estuary invites locals and visitors to enjoy yoga on the beach, free kayaking, a scavenger hunt, bird watching with NYC Audubon and movie screenings like Muppet Treasure Island.

Public schools and secular institutions, including Yeshiva Darchei Torah

Bayswater is home to several public schools and secular institutions, reflecting the area’s diverse Orthodox Jewish and immigrant populations. For grades pre-K through 5, P.S. 104 The Bayswater has a C rating on Niche for supporting students coming in with low test scores achieve academic growth. Students receive average scores at M.S. 53 Brian Piccolo, a C-rated middle school with well-rounded extracurricular activities. Private pre-K through grade 12 school, Yeshiva Darchei Torah, is an all-boys institution known for its rigorous academics. Meanwhile, students who attend Church of God Christian Academy can expect religious studies alongside their subject area classes and matching uniforms.

Where education meets the clouds, Yeshiva Darchei Torah is a school with endless possibilities.
Where education meets the clouds, Yeshiva Darchei Torah is a school with endless possibilities.
104 The Bays Water School is known for its academic excellence.
104 The Bays Water School is known for its academic excellence.
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A refuge for recreation at Bayswater State Park

Residents are fortunate to live within walking distance of Bayswater State Park, a 17-acre greenspace along Jamaica Bay. The quiet beachfront park is home to tranquil sites for passive reaction, including bird watching, hiking, fishing, and, of course, picnics. Also nearby along the shore is Bayswater Park, a waterfront oasis complete with a skate park, softball field, kayaking launching docks, barbecuing areas and tennis courts.

Bayswater Point State Park is a popular fishing location.
Bayswater Point State Park is a popular fishing location.
Bayswater Park has ground for soccer match.
Bayswater Park has ground for soccer match.
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A short walk to Beach 25th Street Station

The only train station in the neighborhood, Beach 25th Street Station, is a 2 to 5-block walk from anywhere in Bayswater. Residents can easily hop on the A train and get to downtown Manhattan in just over an hour. Residents in the eastern pocket of the neighborhood can take advantage of the Long Island Rail Road, which gets them to Pennsylvania Station in 60 minutes – even during rush hour. Bayswater is about 7 miles from John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Beach 25th A train Station is the closest to Bayswater.
Beach 25th A train Station is the closest to Bayswater.
Beach 25th St Station is the closest one to Bayswater.
Beach 25th St Station is the closest one to Bayswater.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

John F Kennedy International

21 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Bayswater US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$717,000
Median Single Family Price
$755,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$485
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Months of Supply
8.00
Median List Price
$777,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
79
Median Year Built
1950
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,233
Above the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
4,567
Median Age
34
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$114,945
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$137,628

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
87.3%
College Graduates
42.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
21''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit Score®

71 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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NEIGHBORHOOD
Bayswater
Linda Michael
Americana Realty Prime LLC
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