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Selling Your Home in Far Rockaway, Queens
Current market data from 203 recorded property transactions in Far Rockaway. 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.
Home Prices in Far Rockaway
Median sale prices by property type, based on every recorded sale in Far Rockaway over the past 12 months.
Quarterly Trends by Property Type
Median sale price by quarter. Arrows show change vs. the prior quarter.
📊 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 Far Rockaway, 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: April 2025 – March 2026. Excludes $0 transfers, nominal sales, non-arms-length transactions, and bulk portfolio transfers identified through same-date/same-price pattern analysis. Last updated: May 2026.
Best Time to Sell in Far Rockaway
Monthly closing volume based on 203 residential sales recorded by the NYC Department of Finance over the past 12 months. Months highlighted in orange indicate above-average demand (≥110% of the average monthly volume).
Takeaway for Sellers
Far Rockaway sees its strongest closing activity in May, September, November, and December — the months highlighted in orange above. These peaks indicate when buyer demand is highest and the most transactions close.
Since the typical sale takes 3 months from listing to closing you should be listing approximately 3 months before these peak windows to position your home when competition among buyers is strongest.
The optimal listing date depends on your property type, your timeline, and current inventory levels. A strategy session can pinpoint the right window for your specific home.
Housing Stock in Far Rockaway
Distribution of 203 residential sales by property type over the past 12 months.
What This Means for Sellers
Far Rockaway has a mixed housing market, with two-family homes representing 39.9% of recent recorded sales and single-family homes making up another 29.1%. Each property type has its own buyer pool, pricing dynamics, and competitive set — understanding which segment you're selling into is the first step to setting an accurate list price. Mixed neighborhoods like Far Rockaway require a broker who can navigate multiple market segments at once.
FAQ: Selling in Far Rockaway
Based on the most recent NYC Department of Finance public records (April 2025 – March 2026), median sale prices in Far Rockaway vary significantly by property type. Co-op Apartments: $200,000 (20 sales). Single-Family Homes: $660,000 (59 sales). Condominiums: $553,853 (9 sales). Multifamily: $820,000 (115 sales). These figures reflect all legally recorded sales — not just MLS listings — giving a more complete picture than sites like Zillow or StreetEasy.
The Far Rockaway market recorded 203 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $373. The median building was built in 1960. For a detailed analysis of how current conditions affect your home's value, schedule a free strategy call.
Far Rockaway sees its strongest closing volume in May, September, November, and December, indicating above-average buyer demand. Since the typical sale takes about 3 months from listing to closing, you should be listing approximately 3 months before these peak windows to position your home when competition among buyers is strongest. The optimal listing date depends on your property type and personal timeline — a strategy call can help you find the right window.
Far Rockaway has a diverse housing stock. Over the past 12 months, Two-Family Homes accounted for 39.9% of sales, Single-Family Homes accounted for 29.1% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 12.3% of sales, Co-op Apartments accounted for 9.9% of sales, Condominiums accounted for 4.4% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 4.4% of sales. The median year built is 1960.
Across all neighborhoods Justin Braithwaite serves, his listings average just 24 days on market — well below the city average. His listings also close at 102.8% of asking price on average, meaning sellers typically get more than their list price. Results in Far Rockaway specifically depend on property type, pricing strategy, and market timing.
You're not legally required to use an agent, but the data strongly suggests it pays to have expert representation. Justin Braithwaite has completed 261 seller transactions with a 96.1% close rate and a 102.8% sale-to-list ratio. His clients benefit from pricing strategy informed by the same NYC Department of Finance data on this page, plus 10 years of real estate experience and 27 years of sales and marketing expertise. Schedule a free strategy call to see how a data-driven approach can maximize your sale price in Far Rockaway.
Far Rockaway, Queens at a Glance
Far Rockaway is a residential neighborhood at the eastern end of the Rockaway peninsula in southeastern Queens, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the south, Jamaica Bay to the north, the Nassau County line (Inwood) to the east, and Arverne to the west. The neighborhood is dominated by detached and semi-detached single-family and two-family homes, large public housing developments including Edgemere Houses, and a substantial Orthodox Jewish enclave concentrated in the Bayswater area.
Far Rockaway is served by the A train at the Far Rockaway–Mott Avenue station (the line's eastern terminus) and the Long Island Rail Road at the Far Rockaway station. Mott Avenue and Beach 20th Street serve as the main commercial corridors. The neighborhood includes the historic Bayswater neighborhood, with large single-family homes near the bay, and Bayswater Park.
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