SOLD FOR $2,000,000
Listed at $2,100,000 · Sold 4.8% below asking · Closed January 22, 2026
53-21 240th Street
MLS® #RLS20053084
Listing by Laffey Real Estate NYC LLC
4
Bedrooms
2
Baths
3,215
Sq. Ft.
1950
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: WalkUp architecture
- Climate Control: Central Air
- Parking: Private garage
Property Details
Description
Welcome to this exceptional and spacious single-family home located in the heart of Douglaston, Queens, offering rare country-style living on a quiet, tree-lined private road. Beautifully maintained and set on an large 126 x 95 landscaped lot with a serene waterfall, this unique corner property overlooks the protected Alley Pond, ensuring permanent privacy and unobstructed views. Fence all around. The open-concept first floor features a generous living room with a fireplace, a large kitchen with granite countertop and stainless steel appliances. Kitchen has a skylight and breakfast area, a formal dining room ideal for entertaining, a family room with cathedral ceilings, a full bathroom, and a bedroom, along with a legal sun-filled four-season Florida room. Upstairs boasts an oversized primary bedroom, two additional bedrooms, walk-in closet and a full bathroom. The full basement includes a laundry room, boiler room, storage, and a partially finished area. An additional legal brick outbuilding offers versatile use as a shed, workshop, summer kitchen, or BBQ area. It has 2 car garage with grage opening and additional 5 cars parking. Conveniently located near public transportation including local and express buses and the LIRR (just 20 minutes to Manhattan). You are also just minutes from major highways (LIE and Cross Island Pkway) and it's making this location ideal for those on the go. It is close to schools, parks, shopping, and houses of worship—this rare gem truly must be seen to be appreciated.
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About Douglaston
View All Douglaston ListingsDouglaston is a landmarked Queens neighborhood of Tudor Revival, Colonial, and Victorian homes on large lots along Little Neck Bay. The Douglaston LIRR station provides direct commuter rail service to Penn Station in under 30 minutes. The Douglaston Historic District preserves the early 20th-century suburban character, and Alley Pond Park, one of the largest parks in Queens, borders the neighborhood.
Douglaston Live Market Data
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2
Median Asking Price
$199K
Median $/Sqft
$282
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
0
Price Reduced
50%
Sold (30 Days)
0
Median Sale Price
$2.00M
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Location
53-21 240th Street, Douglaston, Queens County • Near 53rd Avenue/241st Street
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