Why this Queens neighborhood offers the best value-to-commute ratio in the entire metro area
Sunnyside's median asking price was $434,000 in July 2026, and homes there closed at 97.0% of their last list price, according to StreetEasy. Among the lower-priced entry points in western Queens, Sunnyside has 86 homes for sale in the StreetEasy count, and the 7 train serves three stops inside the neighborhood. After 25+ years in NYC real estate, I use both numbers when I price or advise on a Sunnyside purchase.
Sunnyside borders Long Island City to the west, Astoria to the north, Woodside to the east and Maspeth to the south, per Queens Community Board 2.
| StreetEasy, all property types | July 2025 | July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $519,307 | $495,000 |
| Median asking price | $459,000 | $434,000 |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 96.0% | 97.0% |
| Days on market | 59 | 112 |
| Homes for sale | 78 | 86 |
| Recorded sales in the month | 24 | 15 |
Source: StreetEasy Market Reports.
Monthly medians swing with the mix of what closes. Sunnyside's median sale price ranged from $370,000 in March 2026 to $865,000 in June 2026, on 10 to 15 recorded sales a month. Read the trend across several months, not a single figure. Over the same July comparison, the share of Sunnyside listings with a price cut fell from 11.5% to 5.8% while days on market rose from 59 to 112,. For current pricing on Sunnyside apartments for sale, see the market report.
| Sunnyside RLS snapshot | Figure |
|---|---|
| Active listings | 22 |
| Median list price | $525,000 |
| Median price per square foot (listings) | $673 |
| Pending | 9 |
| Closed sales, last 90 days | 8 |
| Median closed price, last 90 days | $585,000 |
Source: RLS/REBNY via Trestle, as of October 1, 2026. Eight closings is a small sample; a few sales can move the median.
Co-ops have a longer purchase process than condos; the co-op vs. condo comparison lays out the differences.
The 7 train stops at 46th Street, 40th Street and 33rd Street and runs to Times Square and Hudson Yards. The LIRR runs from nearby Woodside Station. Check current trip times in the MTA trip planner for your start and end points.
Co-ops, condos, and townhomes in this commuter-friendly neighborhood
24-01 Queens Plaza N #1302-A
Long Island City
24-16 Queens Plaza S #16-B
Long Island City
Listing information provided courtesy of the Real Estate Board of New York's Residential Listing Service (RLS). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Sale listings verified. ©2026 REBNY. RLS data displayed by Keller Williams NYC.
Sunnyside Gardens Park is a private park, and Lou Lodati Park has sports facilities and open green space.
Closing costs on an NYC purchase are broken down in the closing costs guide. To walk through a specific Sunnyside property, schedule a consultation or call (917) 416-7433.
Co-ops, condos, and townhomes in this commuter-friendly neighborhood
58-01 Queens Boulevard #5-A
Woodside
58-01 Queens Boulevard #12-B
Woodside
58-01 Queens Boulevard #12-C
Woodside
Listing information provided courtesy of the Real Estate Board of New York's Residential Listing Service (RLS). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Sale listings verified. ©2026 REBNY. RLS data displayed by Keller Williams NYC.
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