EAST ELMHURST, QUEENS · NOVEMBER 2026

What are homes like yours selling for in East Elmhurst?

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Home prices and trends

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Single-family median sale price

$870,000
37 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$855,0007
Q1 2026$939,50012
Q2 2026$910,0008
Q3 2026$837,00010

Two-family median sale price

$1.0M
37 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$994,50014
Q1 2026$990,0009
Q2 2026$1.1M9
Q3 2026$1.1M5

Three-family median sale price

$1.2M
12 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$1.3M4
Q1 2026$900,0001
Q2 2026$925,0005
Q3 2026$1.3M2

Condos median sale price

$449,500
2 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025—0
Q1 2026—0
Q2 2026$400,0001
Q3 2026$499,0001
How we calculated these figures

Data source: NYC Department of Finance — Queens recorded sales, rolling and annualized transaction-level files. Period: October 2025 – September 2026. Excludes nominal transfers ($10,000 or less), non-residential classes, and flagged bulk transactions. Last updated: November 2026.

99 qualifying sales. Median price per square foot: $534, using eligible sales with reported gross square footage and excluding building class 11. Rolling sales · Annualized sales

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Busiest closing months

March13 sales
May10 sales
October17 sales

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Questions about selling in East Elmhurst

How much does a home cost in East Elmhurst, Queens?

Based on NYC Department of Finance public records (October 2025 – September 2026), median sale prices in East Elmhurst vary by property type. Single-Family Homes: $870,000 (37 sales). Condominiums: $449,500 (2 sales). Two-Family Homes: $1.0M (37 sales). Three-Family Homes: $1.2M (12 sales). These figures reflect recorded transactions, not just MLS listings.

What is the real estate market like in East Elmhurst right now?

The East Elmhurst market recorded 99 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $534. The median building was built in 1926. A free strategy call can put these figures in context for your property.

When is the best time to sell a home in East Elmhurst?

The busiest closing months in this report were Mar, May, Oct. City records give the closing date. To choose a listing date, compare competing listings and work back from your preferred move date.

What types of homes are in East Elmhurst?

Over the past 12 months, Single-Family Homes accounted for 37.4% of sales, Two-Family Homes accounted for 37.4% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 12.1% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 11.1% of sales, Condominiums accounted for 2.0% of sales. The median year built is 1926.

How long does it take to sell a home in East Elmhurst?

City sale records give the closing date. Compare recent listings for similar properties to see how long they took to go into contract. Allow time for financing, title work, and any required board approval.

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East Elmhurst at a glance

East Elmhurst is a residential neighborhood in northwestern Queens, bordered by Astoria to the north, LaGuardia Airport to the northeast, Jackson Heights to the south and west, and Corona to the east.

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The neighborhood is overwhelmingly residential, with a housing stock dominated by detached and semi-detached single-family and two-family homes on quiet, tree-lined streets.

East Elmhurst is served by bus routes connecting to the 7 train at Junction Boulevard and to LaGuardia Airport. The neighborhood is best known for its proximity to LaGuardia and for its historic role as a middle-class African-American community — Malcolm X and Eric Holder both lived in East Elmhurst. The housing stock and quiet residential character offer one of the more suburban experiences in western Queens.

Sales mix by property type
Property typeSalesShare
Single-Family Homes3737.4%
Two-Family Homes3737.4%
Three-Family Homes1212.1%
Other Residential1111.1%
Condominiums22.0%

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