richmond-hill-queens
Selling Your Home in Richmond Hill, Queens
Current market data from 320 recorded property transactions in Richmond Hill. 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 Richmond Hill
Median sale prices by property type, based on every recorded sale in Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill, 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 Richmond Hill
Monthly closing volume based on 320 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
Richmond Hill sees its strongest closing activity in January, June, July, September, October, and November — 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 Richmond Hill
Distribution of 320 residential sales by property type over the past 12 months.
What This Means for Sellers
Richmond Hill is a single-family market — 45.6% 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 Richmond Hill
Based on the most recent NYC Department of Finance public records (July 2025 – June 2026), median sale prices in Richmond Hill vary significantly by property type. Co-op Apartments: $208,000 (1 sale). Single-Family Homes: $722,500 (146 sales). Condominiums: $610,950 (1 sale). Two-Family Homes: $910,000 (133 sales). Three-Family Homes: $1.2M (21 sales). These figures reflect all legally recorded sales — not just MLS listings — giving a more complete picture than sites like Zillow or StreetEasy.
The Richmond Hill market recorded 320 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $487. The median building was built in 1920. For a detailed analysis of how current conditions affect your home's value, schedule a free strategy call.
Richmond Hill sees its strongest closing volume in January, June, July, September, October, and November, 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.
Richmond Hill has a diverse housing stock. Over the past 12 months, Single-Family Homes accounted for 45.6% of sales, Two-Family Homes accounted for 41.6% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 6.6% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 5.6% of sales, Co-op Apartments accounted for 0.3% of sales, Condominiums accounted for 0.3% of sales. The median year built is 1920.
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 Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill.
Richmond Hill, Queens at a Glance
Richmond Hill is a residential neighborhood in south-central Queens, bordered by Forest Park to the north, South Ozone Park to the south, Jamaica to the east, and Woodhaven to the west. The neighborhood has one of the largest Indo-Caribbean (Guyanese, Trinidadian) communities in the United States, along with significant Sikh Punjabi and Hispanic populations. Liberty Avenue serves as the main commercial corridor and cultural heart.
Richmond Hill is served by the J and Z trains along Jamaica Avenue at multiple stations, and by the Long Island Rail Road. The neighborhood's housing stock is dominated by two-family and three-family row homes on compact streets, with a smaller share of detached single-family homes. The historic Richmond Hill Republican Club, dating from the 19th century, is among the architectural landmarks.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Thinking about other areas in the Queens? Explore market data and insights for neighborhoods near Richmond Hill.
Planning a Sale in Richmond Hill?
Two things worth reading before you price anything: how the sale works in Queens, and what it actually costs to sell in New York City.
Ready to Sell Your Richmond Hill Home?
Get a personalized pricing strategy built on the same NYC public-records data you just saw on this page — not an algorithm's guess. Justin Braithwaite will walk you through what your home is worth today and when to list for maximum results.