FAR ROCKAWAY, QUEENS · NOVEMBER 2026

What are homes like yours selling for in Far Rockaway?

Illustration of detached homes along a street near the water in Far Rockaway, Queens.

Home prices and trends

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Single-family median sale price

$700,000
67 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$640,00016
Q1 2026$1.1M13
Q2 2026$700,00019
Q3 2026$670,00019

Two-family median sale price

$755,000
85 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$790,00023
Q1 2026$815,00018
Q2 2026$700,00025
Q3 2026$760,00019

Three-family median sale price

$900,000
11 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$963,4004
Q1 2026$625,0002
Q2 2026$960,0001
Q3 2026$900,0004

Condos median sale price

$584,124
8 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$625,0003
Q1 2026$381,6102
Q2 2026—0
Q3 2026$588,0003

Co-ops median sale price

$190,000
10 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$185,1504
Q1 2026$200,0003
Q2 2026$128,5002
Q3 2026$180,0001
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.

191 qualifying sales. Median price per square foot: $373, using eligible sales with reported gross square footage and excluding building class 11. Rolling sales · Annualized sales

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Questions about selling in Far Rockaway

How much does a home cost in Far Rockaway, Queens?

Based on NYC Department of Finance public records (October 2025 – September 2026), median sale prices in Far Rockaway vary by property type. Co-op Apartments: $190,000 (10 sales). Single-Family Homes: $700,000 (67 sales). Condominiums: $584,124 (8 sales). Two-Family Homes: $755,000 (85 sales). Three-Family Homes: $900,000 (11 sales). These figures reflect recorded transactions, not just MLS listings.

What is the real estate market like in Far Rockaway right now?

The Far Rockaway market recorded 191 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. A free strategy call can put these figures in context for your property.

When is the best time to sell a home in Far Rockaway?

The busiest closing months in this report were Jun, Nov, Dec. 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 Far Rockaway?

Over the past 12 months, Two-Family Homes accounted for 44.5% of sales, Single-Family Homes accounted for 35.1% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 5.8% of sales, Co-op Apartments accounted for 5.2% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 5.2% of sales, Condominiums accounted for 4.2% of sales. The median year built is 1960.

How long does it take to sell a home in Far Rockaway?

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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Far Rockaway 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.

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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.

Sales mix by property type
Property typeSalesShare
Two-Family Homes8544.5%
Single-Family Homes6735.1%
Three-Family Homes115.8%
Co-op Apartments105.2%
Other Residential105.2%
Condominiums84.2%

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