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SOLD FOR $710,000

· Closed December 14, 2017

87-84 172nd Street

$710,000

$256 per sq ft

87-84 172nd Street

Jamaica, Queens

MLS® #RLS10475177

RLS at REBNY

Listing by R New York

5

Bedrooms

2

Baths

2,770

Sq. Ft.

1920

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 2,770 sq ft
Year Built 1920
Neighborhood Jamaica

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1920)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 11
Baths 2 Full
Heating Building Natural Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Pets Yes
Cross Street 172nd Street/89th Avenue
Year Built 1920
Living Area 2,770 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 9827/44

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jun 6, 2017 $710,000 -
Price Reduced Oct 15, 2019 $820,000 +15.5%

Description

Solidly built brick 2 Family Home located in Jamaica Queens. This spacious home features a 2 bedroom unit on the 1st floor plus Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen and Full bathroom, along with a 3 bedroom unit on the 2nd floor plus Living Rm, Dining Rm, renovated Kitchen, Full bath and 2 skylights. Other amenities included in this lovely home are a front porch, driveway for parking convenience, lovely garden backyard, and unfinished basement. Classic original details galore, such as pocket doors, moldings, and chair rails. Gas heat. Neighborhood is bustling with activity, shopping, supermarkets, trains and buses just blocks away.

Building Information

Jamaica is a major commercial and transportation hub in central Queens, featuring a mix of prewar apartment buildings, new construction condominiums, and single-family homes radiating from the Jamaica Center transit hub. The E/J/Z trains, LIRR Jamaica station, and AirTrain JFK converge here, making it one of the best-connected neighborhoods in the city. The downtown area is undergoing significant new residential and commercial development.

Jamaica Live Market Data

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Active Listings

11

Median Asking Price

$975K

Median $/Sqft

$476

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

1

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

1

Median Sale Price

$574K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/7/26, 2:30 PM EST

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87-84 172nd Street, Jamaica, Queens County • Near 172nd Street/89th Avenue

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1920
Year Built
106 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R4-1
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $79,020
Land Value: $16,800
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 1,792 SF
Building Area: 2,772 SF
Built FAR: 1.55
Allowed FAR: 1

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

This property has 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 2,770 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1920, making it approximately 106 years old.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $710,000 for 2,770 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $256. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10475177
First Listed: 6/6/2017
Price Changed: 10/15/2019
Closed: 12/14/2017
Contract Date: 6/6/2017

Listing Courtesy of R New York - Frank Hodelin

Listing Contact: (347) 581-1295

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