Single-family median sale price
Quarterly trend
| Quarter | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | $1.5M | 35 |
| Q1 2026 | $1.4M | 27 |
| Q2 2026 | $1.4M | 29 |
| Q3 2026 | $1.6M | 34 |
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| Quarter | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | $1.5M | 35 |
| Q1 2026 | $1.4M | 27 |
| Q2 2026 | $1.4M | 29 |
| Q3 2026 | $1.6M | 34 |
| Quarter | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | $1.0M | 12 |
| Q1 2026 | $1.1M | 13 |
| Q2 2026 | $444,000 | 15 |
| Q3 2026 | $1.3M | 15 |
| Quarter | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | $1.0M | 32 |
| Q1 2026 | $846,358 | 31 |
| Q2 2026 | $1.1M | 26 |
| Q3 2026 | $1.1M | 17 |
| Quarter | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | $375,000 | 144 |
| Q1 2026 | $372,500 | 118 |
| Q2 2026 | $352,500 | 110 |
| Q3 2026 | $370,000 | 123 |
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.
781 qualifying sales. Median price per square foot: $799, using eligible sales with reported gross square footage and excluding building class 11. Rolling sales · Annualized sales
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Based on NYC Department of Finance public records (October 2025 – September 2026), median sale prices in Forest Hills vary by property type. Co-op Apartments: $369,400 (495 sales). Single-Family Homes: $1.4M (125 sales). Condominiums: $982,500 (106 sales). Multifamily: $1.1M (55 sales). These figures reflect recorded transactions, not just MLS listings.
The Forest Hills market recorded 781 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $799. The median building was built in 1950. A free strategy call can put these figures in context for your property.
The busiest closing months in this report were Mar, Sep, Oct. City records give the closing date. To choose a listing date, compare competing listings and work back from your preferred move date.
Over the past 12 months, Co-op Apartments accounted for 63.4% of sales, Single-Family Homes accounted for 16.0% of sales, Condominiums accounted for 13.6% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 4.1% of sales, Two-Family Homes accounted for 2.6% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 0.4% of sales. The median year built is 1950.
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Forest Hills is a residential neighborhood in central Queens, bordered by Rego Park to the west, Forest Park to the south, Kew Gardens to the southeast, and Flushing Meadows–Corona Park to the north.
The neighborhood is best known for Forest Hills Gardens, a planned community designed in 1909 by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. and Grosvenor Atterbury, with Tudor and English-style homes arranged around private streets. Forest Hills also includes a substantial co-op apartment district along Queens Boulevard and Austin Street.
Forest Hills is served by the E, F, M, and R subway lines and the Long Island Rail Road at the Forest Hills station, providing direct access to Penn Station. Austin Street and Queens Boulevard serve as the main commercial corridors, with Austin Street hosting upscale shops and restaurants. The neighborhood is home to the West Side Tennis Club, longtime host of the U.S. Open until 1977. Forest Hills consistently ranks among the most desirable neighborhoods in Queens.
| Property type | Sales | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Co-op Apartments | 495 | 63.4% |
| Single-Family Homes | 125 | 16.0% |
| Condominiums | 106 | 13.6% |
| Other Residential | 32 | 4.1% |
| Two-Family Homes | 20 | 2.6% |
| Three-Family Homes | 3 | 0.4% |
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