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Selling Your Home in Jackson Heights, Queens
Current market data from 596 recorded property transactions in Jackson Heights. 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 Jackson Heights
Median sale prices by property type, based on every recorded sale in Jackson Heights 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 Jackson Heights, 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 Jackson Heights
Monthly closing volume based on 596 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
Jackson Heights sees its strongest closing activity in January, March, and June — 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 Jackson Heights
Distribution of 596 residential sales by property type over the past 12 months.
What This Means for Sellers
Jackson Heights is a co-op market — 61.7% 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 Jackson Heights
Based on the most recent NYC Department of Finance public records (July 2025 – June 2026), median sale prices in Jackson Heights vary significantly by property type. Co-op Apartments: $360,000 (368 sales). Single-Family Homes: $989,000 (64 sales). Condominiums: $454,500 (60 sales). Two-Family Homes: $1.0M (60 sales). Three-Family Homes: $1.4M (31 sales). These figures reflect all legally recorded sales — not just MLS listings — giving a more complete picture than sites like Zillow or StreetEasy.
The Jackson Heights market recorded 596 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $572. The median building was built in 1941. For a detailed analysis of how current conditions affect your home's value, schedule a free strategy call.
Jackson Heights sees its strongest closing volume in January, March, and June, 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.
Jackson Heights has a diverse housing stock. Over the past 12 months, Co-op Apartments accounted for 61.7% of sales, Single-Family Homes accounted for 10.7% of sales, Two-Family Homes accounted for 10.1% of sales, Condominiums accounted for 10.1% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 5.2% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 2.2% of sales. The median year built is 1941.
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 Jackson Heights 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 Jackson Heights.
Jackson Heights, Queens at a Glance
Jackson Heights is a residential neighborhood in western Queens, bordered by Astoria to the north, East Elmhurst to the northeast, Corona to the east, Elmhurst to the south, and Woodside to the west. The neighborhood is widely considered one of the most ethnically diverse places in the world, with substantial South Asian, Latin American, and Tibetan communities. Jackson Heights contains the Jackson Heights Historic District, with pre-war co-op apartment buildings arranged around interior garden courtyards — a defining feature of the neighborhood's architecture.
Jackson Heights is served by the 7, E, F, M, and R subway lines at the Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue / 74th Street hub, one of the busiest transit junctions in Queens. Roosevelt Avenue and 37th Avenue serve as the main commercial corridors. The neighborhood is known for its dense pre-war co-op stock and walkable street grid, with Travers Park as a central community gathering place.
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