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Selling Your Home in Howard Beach, Queens
Current market data from 330 recorded property transactions in Howard Beach. 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 Howard Beach
Median sale prices by property type, based on every recorded sale in Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach, 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 Howard Beach
Monthly closing volume based on 330 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
Howard Beach sees its strongest closing activity in March, April, June, September, 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 Howard Beach
Distribution of 330 residential sales by property type over the past 12 months.
What This Means for Sellers
Howard Beach is a single-family market — 37.9% of recent sales. Buyers here are almost entirely owner-occupants, so condition, layout, and school zone carry more weight than rental math. Financing is conventional and the appraisal is driven by nearby closed sales of similar houses, which means the comp set behind your price needs to be tight — same legal use, same lot type, same block pattern. Presentation and preparation move the number more here than in investor-driven markets.
FAQ: Selling in Howard Beach
Based on the most recent NYC Department of Finance public records (July 2025 – June 2026), median sale prices in Howard Beach vary significantly by property type. Co-op Apartments: $255,000 (100 sales). Single-Family Homes: $899,000 (125 sales). Condominiums: $418,000 (45 sales). Multifamily: $955,000 (60 sales). These figures reflect all legally recorded sales — not just MLS listings — giving a more complete picture than sites like Zillow or StreetEasy.
The Howard Beach market recorded 330 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $467. The median building was built in 1960. For a detailed analysis of how current conditions affect your home's value, schedule a free strategy call.
Howard Beach sees its strongest closing volume in March, April, June, September, and December, 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.
Howard Beach has a diverse housing stock. Over the past 12 months, Single-Family Homes accounted for 37.9% of sales, Co-op Apartments accounted for 30.3% of sales, Two-Family Homes accounted for 14.2% of sales, Condominiums accounted for 13.6% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 3.3% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 0.6% of sales. The median year built is 1960.
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 Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach.
Howard Beach, Queens at a Glance
Howard Beach is a residential neighborhood in southern Queens, bordered by Ozone Park to the north, Jamaica Bay to the south and east, and JFK Airport to the east. The neighborhood includes the Old Howard Beach, New Howard Beach, Lindenwood, and Rockwood Park sub-areas, with housing dominated by detached and semi-attached single-family homes, two-family homes, and a substantial co-op and condo stock in Lindenwood. Cross Bay Boulevard serves as the main commercial corridor.
Howard Beach is served by the A train at the Howard Beach–JFK Airport station, which also connects to the AirTrain JFK. The neighborhood is bordered by Jamaica Bay and Gateway National Recreation Area, providing extensive waterfront access. Howard Beach has historically been one of the most prominent Italian-American neighborhoods in Queens and is among the highest-priced areas in southern Queens.
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Planning a Sale in Howard Beach?
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