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Selling Your Home in Hollis, Queens

Current market data from 235 sales recorded property transactions in Hollis. Every number on this page comes from NYC Department of Finance public records — not estimates, not algorithms, not listing data. This is what actually sold.

Market Data

Hollis Home Prices by Property Type

Co-op Apartments
$159,500
Median · 4 sales
Single-Family Homes
$730,000
Median · 156 sales
Multifamily
$875,000
Median · 75 sales
Total Recorded Sales
235
All property types
Median Price / Sq Ft
$489
Where square footage reported

Quarterly Trends

Q1 2025
$630,000
16 sales · volume
Q2 2025
$745,000
▲ +18.3%
64 sales · volume ▲ +300.0%
Q3 2025
$780,000
▲ +4.7%
59 sales · volume ▼ -7.8%
Q4 2025
$730,000
▼ -6.4%
57 sales · volume ▼ -3.4%
Q1 2026
$813,000
▲ +11.4%
39 sales · volume ▼ -31.6%
📊 Why this data is more reliable than other sites

The numbers on this page come from the NYC Department of Finance public records — every legally recorded property sale in Hollis, not just MLS-listed transactions. Sites like Zillow and StreetEasy only capture listings that go through their platforms, missing FSBO sales, off-market deals, and transfers that never hit the MLS. This dataset includes all of them.

We also remove bulk portfolio transfers, nominal sales, and non-arms-length transactions that would distort median prices — cleaning that most data sources don't do. The result is a more accurate picture of what individual homes are actually selling for in your market.

Data source: NYC Department of Finance, Rolling Sales Data — Queens. Period: March 2025 – February 2026. Excludes $0 transfers, nominal sales, non-arms-length transactions, and bulk portfolio transfers identified through same-date/same-price pattern analysis. Last updated: March 2026.

Timing

Best Time to Sell in Hollis

Monthly sales volume and median prices in Hollis — ★ marks peak months with the strongest combination of activity and prices.

Jan ★
26 sales · $822,500
Feb
13 sales · $710,000
Mar
16 sales · $630,000
Apr
21 sales · $745,000
May
25 sales · $735,000
Jun
18 sales · $802,000
Jul ★
26 sales · $761,500
Aug
18 sales · $778,500
Sep
15 sales · $920,000
Oct
23 sales · $775,000
Nov
11 sales · $730,000
Dec
23 sales · $710,000
Takeaway

In Hollis, Jan and Jul showed the strongest combination of buyer activity and sale prices. Listing during peak months can mean more competing offers, faster sales, and stronger negotiating leverage. If you're planning to sell, timing your listing to hit the market 2–4 weeks before these peaks can help maximize your outcome.

Housing Stock

What's Selling in Hollis

Breakdown of 235 sales recorded sales by property type.

Co-op Apartments: 2% (4)
Single-Family Homes: 66% (156)
Multifamily: 32% (75)
What This Means for Sellers

Single-family homes make up 66% of sales in Hollis, making this primarily a single-family market. Buyers here are typically families looking for space and long-term stability. Highlighting lot size, outdoor space, and condition will resonate with this buyer pool.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Selling in Hollis

Based on 235 recorded sales from March 2025 – February 2026, home prices in Hollis, Queens vary by property type: Co-op Apartments at a median of $159,500 (4 sales), Single-Family Homes at a median of $730,000 (156 sales), Multifamily at a median of $875,000 (75 sales). These figures come from NYC Department of Finance public records and reflect every legally recorded sale, not just MLS-listed properties.
The Hollis real estate market recorded 235 sales from March 2025 – February 2026. Single-Family Homes represent the largest segment at 66% of transactions. The data comes from NYC public records, which capture every legally recorded sale including FSBO and off-market transactions that listing sites miss.
Based on monthly transaction data, Jan and Jul showed the strongest combination of sales volume and median prices in Hollis. Listing 2–4 weeks before these peak months can help sellers benefit from increased buyer activity and stronger competition among buyers.
The housing stock in Hollis includes Single-Family Homes (66%), Multifamily (32%) based on recorded sales. This mix affects pricing, buyer pools, and marketing strategy for sellers in each category.
While neighborhood-specific days-on-market data isn't available in the DOF dataset, Justin Braithwaite's listings across Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx average just 24 days on market — well below the city average. His listings also sell at 102.8% of the asking price on average, meaning sellers often get more than their list price.
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Neighborhood Profile

Hollis, Queens at a Glance

Hollis is a residential neighborhood in southeastern Queens, bordered by Queens Village to the north, Cambria Heights and St. Albans to the east, Jamaica to the west, and South Jamaica to the south. The housing stock is predominantly single-family detached homes and two-family houses, with some apartment buildings near the commercial corridors. Transit includes the Long Island Rail Road at the Hollis station and multiple bus routes.

Hollis is widely recognized for its foundational role in hip-hop culture — the neighborhood was home to Run-DMC and Jam Master Jay, and remains a point of cultural pride. Beyond its musical legacy, Hollis is a stable residential neighborhood with a strong homeownership tradition and active block associations. The commercial corridor along Jamaica Avenue and Hillside Avenue provides local shopping and services. The neighborhood attracts buyers seeking single-family homes with good transit access at prices below neighboring Jamaica Estates.

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