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Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill is a historic, highly diverse Queens neighborhood. Jamaica’s to the east, Woodhaven’s to the west and an assortment of Indo-Caribbean eateries, shops and events are all around. “Richmond Hill is a unique location,” says Chatter Singh, a Realtor with Keller Williams Liberty who has been selling homes for 10 years and is a longtime
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  $1.06M
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  $258K - $1.7M
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Bellerose

Diversity, large parks and high-ranking schools make up Bellerose’s DNA. “Bellerose is a very beautiful, very diverse community,” says Shehriar “Sam” Islam, a licensed real estate professional with Signature Premier Properties who has over 28 years of experience. “There’s lots of shopping and dining, and it’s right on the border of Long Island.
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  $926K
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  $225K - $1.3M
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  45 Listings
Bellerose
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Jamaica Estates

In Jamaica Esates, New York City’s densely urban street grids relax into a miniature suburbia of winding roads, old English and new American style homes, and refreshing foliage. “The trees drew me here,” says Safraz Baksh, a long-time Jamaica Estates resident and real estate agent. “They give the area a tranquil feeling.” Located at the end of the
- Average Value
  
  $920K
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  $169K - $3.6M
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  26 Listings
Jamaica Estates
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Queens Village

One of the furthest east neighborhoods in Queens, Queens Village is a relaxed residential enclave near Nassau County. With a Long Island Railroad stop and proximity to the Cross Island Parkway, the area offers accessibility to Manhattan and Long Island and many people drive. “There’s a little more space for you to live, the schools are pretty
- Average Value
  
  $739K
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  $509K - $1.3M
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  64 Listings
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Woodhaven

With its historic, single-family homes and quiet streets, Woodhaven may seem like a typical, American suburb at first glance. But after walking a few blocks and hearing the diversity of languages, it becomes clear that it’s a definitive Queens neighborhood. With its culturally diverse population and tight-knit community, Woodhaven has a little bit
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  $728K
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  $555K - $1.2M
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  27 Listings
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Springfield Gardens

Just over the fence from John F. Kennedy International Airport is Springfield Gardens. This southern Queens neighborhood weaves modest single- and multi-family homes into an area surrounded by parks and highways that connect to the rest of the city. Caribbean restaurants on Springfield Garden’s main roads create a distinct food scene, and just 2
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  $712K
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  $552K - $1.2M
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  12 Listings
Springfield Gardens
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South Ozone Park

In the early 1920s, housing developers focused on the area east of the Aqueduct Racetrack and Liberty Avenue railway as more people visited the two brand-new destinations. Today, South Ozone Park keeps locals close to nearby amenities, like the JFK International Airport, while also creating a respite from busy Queens. “You’re minutes away from the
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  $711K
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  $499K - $1.4M
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  65 Listings
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Ozone Park

Ozone Park stands out in its diversity. Whereas in other areas, specific communities tend to stay in separate sections, residents from different backgrounds living in this southwestern Queens neighborhood truly integrate. “On one block you can find Indian, West Indian, Chinese, Italian and Hispanic residents living side by side,” says Vishal
- Average Value
  
  $705K
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  $468K - $1.9M
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  35 Listings
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Laurelton

About 3 miles north of JFK Airport is Laurelton, a residential neighborhood where tidy rows of single- and multifamily homes are the defining feature. “It’s very suburban,” says Richard Johnson, a Laurelton resident who’s been selling real estate there since 1997. The combination of decent lot sizes — 40-feet by 100-feet on average, according to
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  $701K
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  $211K - $1.1M
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  31 Listings
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Rosedale

Rosedale sits on the border of Queens and Long Island, representing both districts in different ways. The residential streets lined with two-story brick and vinyl-sided houses are straight out of suburban Long Island, as is the Rosedale Long Island Rail Road station and lack of subway access. Yet proximity to JFK International Airport, an express
- Average Value
  
  $688K
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  $510K - $1.4M
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  18 Listings
Rosedale
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Saint Albans

The musical legacy of this small Southeast Queens community is formidable and continues to draw people to the area. Previous residents include jazz greats like Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, James Brown and John Coltrane, as well as hip-hop pioneers LL Cool J and members of A Tribe Called Quest. “The roots are still there,” says Chatter Singh, a
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  $685K
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  $459K - $1.2M
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  64 Listings
Saint Albans
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Cambria Heights

According to the New York City real estate site Brick Underground, Cambria Heights has the second-best parking in Queens. That may not sound like much to an outsider, but in a city where people spend untold hours looking for a parking spot, it’s a big deal. The area likely enjoys this significant suburban perk in part because Long Island, land of
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  $668K
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  $548K - $985K
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  26 Listings
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South Jamaica

South Jamaica, located in Queens, is a neighborhood that has seen significant transformation over the past few decades. The area features a mix of Victorian and colonial revival single-family homes, with some properties being converted into two-family homes, making it suitable for multigenerational living or rental opportunities. Smaller prewar
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  $667K
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  $453K - $1.1M
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  41 Listings
South Jamaica
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Kew Gardens

Named after a prominent London botanic garden, Kew Gardens provides with residents with no shortage of green spaces. Nor do locals have to worry about a shortage of living options, with single-family homes, townhouses, condos and co-ops lining the streets, many with spectacular views. “One thing you’ve got to realize about Kew Gardens is depending
- Average Value
  
  $651K
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  $180K - $1.5M
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  85 Listings
Kew Gardens
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Jamaica Hills

Jamaica Hills is a small residential pocket of Queens surrounding Captain Tilly Park, a 9-acre woodland with Goose Pond at its center. The neighborhood is just nine miles east of Manhattan, with the Grand Central Parkway to the north and neighboring Briarwood, Jamaica Estates and Jamaica Center. Sybil’s Hillside Bakery and Restaurant is a
- Average Value
  
  $547K
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  $123K - $3.5M
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  11 Listings
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Howard Beach

In the southern half of Queens, Howard Beach has immediate access to JFK International Airport, Rockaway Beach and local restaurants. The area has a coastal and suburban atmosphere, as the homes built in the 1960s and 1970s are less than 15 minutes from sandy relaxation. Buses, a subway station and a nearby highway make it easy to commute further
- Average Value
  
  $539K
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  $167K - $2.7M
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  83 Listings
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Forest Park

Forest Park in Queens is a quaint, hilly neighborhood surrounding one of New York City's largest parks. The 500-acre Forest Park features extensive wooded areas, fields for various sports, and trails where residents can observe wildlife, including hawks, pheasants, and over 100 species of migrating birds. Homes in Forest Park are within a few
- Average Value
  
  $497K
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  $190K - $1M
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  24 Listings
Forest Park
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Briarwood

Just across the Kew Gardens Interchange in eastern Queens is Briarwood, a neighborhood with mid-century mid-rises and house-lined streets where lawns and driveways invoke the area’s suburban history. Public transit and locally owned restaurants and delis surround the neighborhood, putting the cosmopolitan conveniences of city life within reach. “I
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  $424K
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  $175K - $1.3M
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  67 Listings
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