HAMMELS, QUEENS · NOVEMBER 2026

What are homes like yours selling for in Hammels?

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Home prices and trends

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Single-family median sale price

$680,000
11 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$860,0003
Q1 2026$707,5002
Q2 2026$715,0003
Q3 2026$600,0003

Multifamily median sale price

$907,000
21 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$805,0002
Q1 2026$1.1M6
Q2 2026$825,0009
Q3 2026$1.0M4

Condos median sale price

$385,000
16 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$358,0003
Q1 2026$510,0004
Q2 2026$320,0005
Q3 2026$731,2504
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.

48 qualifying sales. Median price per square foot: $465, 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 Hammels

How much does a home cost in Hammels, Queens?

Based on NYC Department of Finance public records (October 2025 – September 2026), median sale prices in Hammels vary by property type. Single-Family Homes: $680,000 (11 sales). Condominiums: $385,000 (16 sales). Multifamily: $907,000 (21 sales). These figures reflect recorded transactions, not just MLS listings.

What is the real estate market like in Hammels right now?

The Hammels market recorded 48 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $465. 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 Hammels?

The busiest closing months in this report were Mar, May, Jun. 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 Hammels?

Over the past 12 months, Condominiums accounted for 33.3% of sales, Single-Family Homes accounted for 22.9% of sales, Two-Family Homes accounted for 22.9% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 14.6% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 6.2% of sales. The median year built is 1960.

How long does it take to sell a home in Hammels?

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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Hammels at a glance

Hammels is a small residential neighborhood on the Rockaway peninsula in southeastern Queens, sitting between Arverne to the east and Rockaway Park to the west, with Jamaica Bay to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the south.

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The neighborhood is dominated by attached and semi-detached homes, the Hammel Houses public housing development, and a small commercial corridor along Beach Channel Drive.

Hammels is served by the A train and the S Rockaway Park Shuttle at the Beach 90th Street and Beach 98th Street stations. The neighborhood occupies a central position on the Rockaway peninsula, with direct beach access. Hammels suffered significant damage during Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and has been part of ongoing resiliency and rebuilding efforts.

Sales mix by property type
Property typeSalesShare
Condominiums1633.3%
Single-Family Homes1122.9%
Two-Family Homes1122.9%
Three-Family Homes714.6%
Other Residential36.2%

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