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Selling Your Home in Hillcrest, Queens
Current market data from 76 sales recorded property transactions in Hillcrest. 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.
Hillcrest Home Prices by Property Type
Quarterly Trends
The numbers on this page come from the NYC Department of Finance public records — every legally recorded property sale in Hillcrest, 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, Rolling Sales Data — Queens. Period: March 2025 – February 2026. Excludes $0 transfers, nominal sales, non-arms-length transactions, and bulk portfolio transfers identified through same-date/same-price pattern analysis. Last updated: March 2026.
Best Time to Sell in Hillcrest
Monthly sales volume and median prices in Hillcrest — ★ marks peak months with the strongest combination of activity and prices.
In Hillcrest, Aug and Sep showed the strongest combination of buyer activity and sale prices. Listing during peak months can mean more competing offers, faster sales, and stronger negotiating leverage. If you're planning to sell, timing your listing to hit the market 2–4 weeks before these peaks can help maximize your outcome.
What's Selling in Hillcrest
Breakdown of 76 sales recorded sales by property type.
Co-ops dominate the Hillcrest market at 33% of all sales. If you're selling a co-op, your buyer pool is large — but so is your competition. Pricing accurately and presenting a strong board package are critical to standing out. If you own a single-family home or condo here, you're offering something relatively rare, which can work in your favor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Selling in Hillcrest
Hillcrest, Queens at a Glance
Hillcrest is a residential neighborhood in central Queens, bordered by Fresh Meadows to the east, Flushing South to the north, Jamaica Estates and Jamaica Hills to the south, and Kew Gardens Hills to the west. The housing stock includes co-op apartment buildings, garden apartments, and single-family homes. Bus routes connect to the E/F trains at Union Turnpike–Kew Gardens and the 7 train in Flushing.
Hillcrest is a diverse, middle-class neighborhood that offers a mix of housing types at various price points. The area along Union Turnpike features co-op buildings and garden apartments, while the side streets include single-family and two-family homes. The neighborhood benefits from proximity to Cunningham Park and the Queens College campus. Hillcrest's central location and relatively affordable co-op stock make it a popular choice for first-time buyers and families.
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