hollis-queens
Selling Your Home in Hollis, Queens
Current market data from 240 recorded property transactions in Hollis. 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 Hollis
Median sale prices by property type, based on every recorded sale in Hollis 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 Hollis, 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: April 2025 – March 2026. Excludes $0 transfers, nominal sales, non-arms-length transactions, and bulk portfolio transfers identified through same-date/same-price pattern analysis. Last updated: May 2026.
Best Time to Sell in Hollis
Monthly closing volume based on 240 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
Hollis sees its strongest closing activity in January, May, July, October, and December — 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 Hollis
Distribution of 240 residential sales by property type over the past 12 months.
What This Means for Sellers
Hollis is a predominantly single-family market — 66.7% of recent recorded sales were detached or semi-detached single-family homes. Buyers here are typically end-users searching for homes to live in, not investors. Pricing accuracy and presentation matter more than in apartment markets because most transactions are emotional, family-driven purchases. A strong marketing plan that reaches qualified, mortgage-pre-approved buyers will outperform a passive listing every time.
Frequently Asked Questions About Selling in Hollis
Hollis, Queens at a Glance
Hollis is a residential neighborhood in southeastern Queens, bordered by Holliswood to the north, St. Albans to the south, Queens Village to the east, and Jamaica to the west. The neighborhood is largely residential, with a housing stock dominated by detached and semi-detached single-family and two-family homes on quiet, tree-lined streets. Hollis is best known as the home of hip-hop pioneers Run-DMC and LL Cool J, and as a longstanding African-American middle-class neighborhood.
Hollis is served by the Long Island Rail Road at the Hollis station and by multiple bus routes connecting to the E and F subway lines at Jamaica Center and 179th Street. The neighborhood has historically attracted middle-class African-American and Caribbean-American families, with a stable family-oriented residential character. Jamaica Avenue serves as the main commercial corridor.
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