Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

South Jamaica

Queens · New York, NY

0 active listings · Median $665K

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Market Pulse — South Jamaica

What defines this market

A rental-heavy submarket with sale values below the 5-year high.

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investorsvalue buyershigh transaction volume

Median asking rent in South Jamaica is $3,299/month, $201 below the 5-year high set in Mar 2024. Median sale price stands at $665K, 12.0% below the 5-year high recorded in Feb 2026. Sale prices are down -0.8% year over year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $3,299/month ($201 below the 5-year high in Mar 2024)
  • 5-year rent change: +32.0%
  • Active rental listings: 11

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $665K (12.0% below the 5-year high in Feb 2026)
  • Year-over-year sale price change: -0.8%
  • Active for-sale listings: 15 (-25.0% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 13.3%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 16

Across NYC, the FARE Act has tightened agent-listed rental supply since August 2024 by shifting the broker fee to landlords who engage a broker. Roughly 35 to 40% of NYC lease signings occur between mid-June and August 15.

Source: StreetEasy market data, through Mar 2026.

About South Jamaica

South Jamaica features brick rowhouses and new residential developments on tree-lined streets between the 100-acre Baisley Pond Park and Roy Wilkins Park. The Jamaica Center transit hub is one mile north, connecting the E, J, and Z subway lines, the LIRR, and the AirTrain to JFK Airport.

Quick Facts

BoroughQueens
Zip Code11436
SubwayBus service
Building TypesMixed

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Stations: Bus service available


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Properties in South Jamaica

No listings currently available. Contact Milton

REBNY/RLS Disclaimer: Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated: 1/1/1970.

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Why Work With Milton in South Jamaica

25+ years

Experience across NYC

1,000+

Transactions closed

Since 2000

Active in Queens

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams NYC. His work covers all five boroughs, with deep experience in co-op boards, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rental transactions. For South Jamaica buyers and sellers, that track record means a broker who has negotiated every type of deal this market produces.

Reviews

"Milton made the entire buying process seamless. His knowledge of the local market and negotiation skills saved us thousands. Highly recommend for anyone looking in Upper Manhattan."

JR
Verified Buyer
Google Review

"We sold our co-op in record time thanks to Milton's marketing strategy. Professional photography, virtual tour, and targeted digital ads brought multiple offers within the first week."

MC
Verified Seller
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Jamaica

The median sale price in South Jamaica is $665K.

No. The median sale price in South Jamaica is currently 12.0% below the 5-year high recorded in February 2026. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Roughly 16 homes change hands each month in South Jamaica across condos, co-ops, and townhouses, based on recorded closed sales. That benchmark helps gauge how quickly the market is absorbing new inventory.

The overall median asking rent in South Jamaica is $3,299/month.

Median asking rent in South Jamaica is currently $201 below the 5-year high set in March 2024. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.

Median asking rent in South Jamaica has risen 32.0% over the past 5 years. That puts the neighborhood in context with longer-term NYC rent dynamics rather than just one-year noise.

Within walking or short-transit distance of South Jamaica, median sale prices range across St. Albans at $737K, South Ozone Park at $689K, Springfield Gardens at $675K, Jamaica at $548K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

South Jamaica is served by the Bus service. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 172 minutes from Nearest bus stop.

Under the FARE Act in effect since August 2024, NYC landlords who engage a broker pay the broker fee directly rather than passing it to tenants. In neighborhoods like South Jamaica, this has shifted some smaller landlords toward self-listing, which has tightened the supply of agent-listed rentals citywide and lifted competition for what remains on market.

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams New York City. He has 25+ years of experience across all five boroughs, with deep transaction history in co-op board packages, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rentals. Direct: (917) 416-7433. Email: [email protected].

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Milton Coste, Licensed Associate Broker

Milton Coste

Licensed Associate Broker

Keller Williams NYC · NY #10301213304

25+ years of experience and over 2,000 transactions closed across NYC. Whether you are buying, selling, or leasing in South Jamaica, I will guide you every step of the way.

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