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SOLD FOR $999,000

· Closed April 23, 2014

20 CONTINENTAL Avenue #5E-5F
Closed For Sale Co-op

$999,000

$306 per sq ft

20 CONTINENTAL Avenue #5E-5F

Forest Hills, Queens

Forest Hills Inn

MLS® #RLS10047851

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

3,260

Sq. Ft.

1931

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 3,260 sq ft
Year Built 1931
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,710/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Forest Hills
Floor 5 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: North,South,West facing
  • Outdoor Space: Building Terrace

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 7
Baths 2 Full
Floor 5 of 6
View City
Exposure North,South,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street Archway Place & Dartmouth Street
Year Built 1931
Living Area 3,260 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Architectural Style Prewar

Description

This grand LOFT/Duplex home is located in Forest Hills Gardens premier pre-war bldg.The marble entrance foyer leads to a grand,sunny, sunken living room, with WBFP, high beamed ceiling, large lead windows, overlooking a small Park.The windowed kitchen has a granite countertop. The open dining area overlooks a sunny family room,with WBFP,high beamed ceiling,large lead windows with West/North exposure. The bedroom is light and spacious and there is a full bathroom.The stair to the upper-level is lit by a large skylight. The Upper Level has a large master bedroom with ample closets. A large sitting room plus a generous office are adjacent to the bedroom with excellent storage space.Lots of light and sun streams in from 6 large skylights that can be open and closed by an electric switch. This space can be converted into 3 bedrooms.The marble master bathroom has a generous tub and a separate stall shower and light streams in from a skylight. Maintenance includes electricity.This is truly a very special, grand home. Shareholders have access to a private terrace and a private garden. There is a gym and private storage available.This wonderful neighborhood,Forest Hills Gardens, is in walking distance to public transportation,excellent schools, shopping,movie theaters and many fine restaurants.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Garden Garden Building Terrace

Building Information

Building Forest Hills Inn
Total Units 98
Stories 6
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,710/mo
Original Price $1,100,000
Sale Price $999,000
Previous Price $899,000

Forest Hills is a sought-after and picturesque Queens neighborhood known for its lush greenery and exceptional architecture. The area is famous for Forest Hills Gardens, a private community featuring stunning Tudor-style homes and winding streets. The broader neighborhood offers a mix of grand pre-war cooperatives, modern luxury condominiums, and the vibrant shopping and dining destination of Austin Street, providing a suburban feel within the city limits.

Forest Hills Live Market Data

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Active Listings

63

Median Asking Price

$565K

Median $/Sqft

$750

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

7

Price Reduced

35%

Sold (30 Days)

11

Median Sale Price

$749K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/27/26, 12:20 AM EST

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20 CONTINENTAL Avenue #5E-5F, Forest Hills, Queens County • Near Archway Place & Dartmouth Street

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10047851
First Listed: 1/31/2013
Price Changed: 3/18/2013
Closed: 4/23/2014
Contract Date: 10/9/2013

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Inge LaSusa

Listing Contact: (917) 821-5281

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