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JAMAICA HILLS, QUEENS · LAST UPDATED MAY 2026

Selling Your Home in Jamaica Hills, Queens

Current market data from 48 recorded property transactions in Jamaica Hills. 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.

MARKET DATA

Home Prices in Jamaica Hills

Median sale prices by property type, based on every recorded sale in Jamaica Hills over the past 12 months.

CO-OP APARTMENTS
$225,000
median · 6 sales
SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES
$830,000
median · 21 sales
MULTIFAMILY
$999,999
median · 21 sales
TOTAL SALES
48
past 12 months
PRICE PER SQ FT
$545
median

Quarterly Trends by Property Type

Median sale price by quarter. Arrows show change vs. the prior quarter.

Co-op Apartments
Q2 2025
—
0 sales
Q3 2025
$272,000
3 sales
Q4 2025
$220,000
3 sales
▼ −19.1%
Q1 2026
—
0 sales
Single-Family Homes
Q2 2025
$740,000
3 sales
Q3 2025
$969,000
6 sales
▲ +30.9%
Q4 2025
$775,000
9 sales
▼ −20.0%
Q1 2026
$1.3M
3 sales
▲ +66.5%
Multifamily
Q2 2025
$1.1M
3 sales
Q3 2025
$870,000
5 sales
▼ −22.7%
Q4 2025
$1.1M
8 sales
▲ +23.6%
Q1 2026
$1M
5 sales
▼ −3.3%

📊 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 Jamaica Hills, 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.

TIMING

Best Time to Sell in Jamaica Hills

Monthly closing volume based on 48 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).

Jan
5 sales
Feb
1 sale
Mar
2 sales
Apr
5 sales
May
1 sale
Jun
0 sales
Jul
6 sales
Aug
4 sales
Sep
4 sales
Oct
5 sales
Nov
5 sales
Dec
10 sales

Takeaway for Sellers

Jamaica Hills sees its strongest closing activity in January, April, July, October, November, 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.

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HOUSING MIX

Housing Stock in Jamaica Hills

Distribution of 48 residential sales by property type over the past 12 months.

43.8%
35.4%
12.5%
6.2%
Single-Family Homes — 43.8% (21)
Two-Family Homes — 35.4% (17)
Co-op Apartments — 12.5% (6)
Three-Family Homes — 6.2% (3)
Other Residential — 2.1% (1)

What This Means for Sellers

Jamaica Hills is a predominantly single-family market — 43.8% 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.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Selling in Jamaica Hills

Based on 49 recorded sales from March 2025 – February 2026, home prices in Jamaica Hills, Queens vary by property type: Co-op Apartments at a median of $225,000 (6 sales), Single-Family Homes at a median of $857,500 (22 sales), Multifamily at a median of $1.0M (21 sales). These figures come from NYC Department of Finance public records and reflect every legally recorded sale, not just MLS-listed properties.
The Jamaica Hills real estate market recorded 49 sales from March 2025 – February 2026. Single-Family Homes represent the largest segment at 45% of transactions. The data comes from NYC public records, which capture every legally recorded sale including FSBO and off-market transactions that listing sites miss.
Based on monthly transaction data, Jan and Dec showed the strongest combination of sales volume and median prices in Jamaica Hills. Listing 2–4 weeks before these peak months can help sellers benefit from increased buyer activity and stronger competition among buyers.
The housing stock in Jamaica Hills includes Co-op Apartments (12%), Single-Family Homes (45%), Multifamily (43%) based on recorded sales. This mix affects pricing, buyer pools, and marketing strategy for sellers in each category.
While neighborhood-specific days-on-market data isn't available in the DOF dataset, Justin Braithwaite's listings across Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx average just 24 days on market — well below the city average. His listings also sell at 102.8% of the asking price on average, meaning sellers often get more than their list price.
You're not legally required to use an agent, but the complexity of NYC real estate — especially co-op board requirements, transfer taxes, and negotiation dynamics — makes experienced representation valuable. Justin Braithwaite has closed 261 seller transactions totaling over $216M, with a 96.1% listing close rate. His clients' homes sell in an average of 24 days at 102.8% of asking price. For a free, no-obligation strategy call, visit the link above.
NEIGHBORHOOD PROFILE

Jamaica Hills, Queens at a Glance

Jamaica Hills is a residential neighborhood in east-central Queens, bordered by Jamaica Estates to the north, Jamaica to the south, Briarwood to the west, and Hollis to the east. The neighborhood sits on elevated terrain and is dominated by detached single-family homes and two-family homes on tree-lined residential streets, with a smaller share of small apartment buildings.

Jamaica Hills is served by buses connecting to the E and F subway lines at the Sutphin Boulevard–Archer Avenue and Jamaica–Van Wyck stations. The neighborhood is home to St. John's University and to a substantial Bukharian Jewish community. Jamaica Hills offers a more affordable single-family housing alternative to neighboring Jamaica Estates while sharing similar transit access.

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