FOREST HILLS, QUEENS · NOVEMBER 2026

What are homes like yours selling for in Forest Hills?

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Home prices and trends

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Single-family median sale price

$1.4M
125 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$1.5M35
Q1 2026$1.4M27
Q2 2026$1.4M29
Q3 2026$1.6M34

Multifamily median sale price

$1.1M
55 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$1.0M12
Q1 2026$1.1M13
Q2 2026$444,00015
Q3 2026$1.3M15

Condos median sale price

$982,500
106 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$1.0M32
Q1 2026$846,35831
Q2 2026$1.1M26
Q3 2026$1.1M17

Co-ops median sale price

$369,400
495 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$375,000144
Q1 2026$372,500118
Q2 2026$352,500110
Q3 2026$370,000123
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.

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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Busiest closing months

March73 sales
September77 sales
October91 sales

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Questions about selling in Forest Hills

How much does a home cost in Forest Hills, Queens?

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.

What is the real estate market like in Forest Hills right now?

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.

When is the best time to sell a home in Forest Hills?

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.

What types of homes are in Forest Hills?

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.

How long does it take to sell a home in Forest Hills?

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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You can sell your home yourself or hire a broker. Schedule a free valuation call with Justin for help with pricing, marketing, and negotiating offers.

Forest Hills at a glance

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.

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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.

Sales mix by property type
Property typeSalesShare
Co-op Apartments49563.4%
Single-Family Homes12516.0%
Condominiums10613.6%
Other Residential324.1%
Two-Family Homes202.6%
Three-Family Homes30.4%

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