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Selling Your Home in Forest Hills, Queens
Current market data from 776 recorded property transactions in Forest Hills. 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 Forest Hills
Median sale prices by property type, based on every recorded sale in Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills, 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 — Queens rolling sales file, with July 2025 taken from the DOF annualized sales file to complete the 12-month period. Period: July 2025 – June 2026. Excludes $0 transfers, nominal sales, non-arms-length transactions, and bulk portfolio transfers identified through same-date/same-price pattern analysis. Last updated: August 2026.
Best Time to Sell in Forest Hills
Monthly closing volume based on 776 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
Forest Hills sees its strongest closing activity in September and October — 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 Forest Hills
Distribution of 776 residential sales by property type over the past 12 months.
What This Means for Sellers
Forest Hills is a co-op market — 62.4% of recent sales. Co-op sales run on the board's timeline, not the buyer's: the board package, the interview, and the building's financial requirements decide who can actually close. Pricing has to account for the maintenance charge and the building's financials, and the buyer pool narrows sharply where a board caps financing. Marketing works best when it screens for board-ready buyers early rather than collecting offers that won't survive approval.
FAQ: Selling in Forest Hills
Based on the most recent NYC Department of Finance public records (July 2025 – June 2026), median sale prices in Forest Hills vary significantly by property type. Co-op Apartments: $362,250 (484 sales). Single-Family Homes: $1.3M (125 sales). Condominiums: $987,703 (117 sales). Multifamily: $1.1M (50 sales). These figures reflect all legally recorded sales — not just MLS listings — giving a more complete picture than sites like Zillow or StreetEasy.
The Forest Hills market recorded 776 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $794. The median building was built in 1951. For a detailed analysis of how current conditions affect your home's value, schedule a free strategy call.
Forest Hills sees its strongest closing volume in September and October, 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.
Forest Hills has a diverse housing stock. Over the past 12 months, Co-op Apartments accounted for 62.4% of sales, Single-Family Homes accounted for 16.1% of sales, Condominiums accounted for 15.1% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 3.4% of sales, Two-Family Homes accounted for 2.3% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 0.8% of sales. The median year built is 1951.
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 Forest Hills 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 25 years of sales and marketing expertise. Schedule a free strategy call to see how a data-driven approach can maximize your sale price in Forest Hills.
Forest Hills, Queens 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. 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.
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