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Selling Your Home in Ridgewood, Queens
Current market data from 190 recorded property transactions in Ridgewood. 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 Ridgewood
Median sale prices by property type, based on every recorded sale in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood
Monthly closing volume based on 190 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
Ridgewood sees its strongest closing activity in March, April, July, September, and October — 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 Ridgewood
Distribution of 190 residential sales by property type over the past 12 months.
What This Means for Sellers
Ridgewood is a two-family market — 37.4% of recent sales. Two-family houses draw a split buyer pool: owner-occupants who want the second unit to offset the mortgage, and small investors pricing off the rent roll. The same house can be valued two different ways, and the stronger number usually comes from the buyer who intends to live in it. Documenting legal use, current rents, and lease status before listing keeps the sale from stalling in due diligence.
FAQ: Selling in Ridgewood
Based on the most recent NYC Department of Finance public records (July 2025 – June 2026), median sale prices in Ridgewood vary significantly by property type. Co-op Apartments: $655,000 (1 sale). Single-Family Homes: $915,000 (16 sales). Condominiums: $680,000 (18 sales). Two-Family Homes: $1.2M (71 sales). Three-Family Homes: $1.3M (22 sales). These figures reflect all legally recorded sales — not just MLS listings — giving a more complete picture than sites like Zillow or StreetEasy.
The Ridgewood market recorded 190 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $463. The median building was built in 1925. For a detailed analysis of how current conditions affect your home's value, schedule a free strategy call.
Ridgewood sees its strongest closing volume in March, April, July, September, and October, 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.
Ridgewood has a diverse housing stock. Over the past 12 months, Two-Family Homes accounted for 37.4% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 32.6% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 11.6% of sales, Condominiums accounted for 9.5% of sales, Single-Family Homes accounted for 8.4% of sales, Co-op Apartments accounted for 0.5% of sales. The median year built is 1925.
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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood.
Ridgewood, Queens at a Glance
Ridgewood is a residential neighborhood in western Queens, bordered by Maspeth to the north, Glendale to the east, Bushwick (Brooklyn) to the southwest, and the Brooklyn border to the south. The neighborhood contains several historic districts protected by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, with rows of late-19th and early-20th-century brick row homes that are among the most architecturally consistent in the city.
Ridgewood is served by the L train at the Halsey Street and DeKalb Avenue stations and the M train at the Fresh Pond Road, Forest Avenue, and Seneca Avenue stations. Housing is dominated by three-family and two-family brick row homes built in the early 20th century, with a smaller share of detached single-family homes on the side streets. Ridgewood has seen substantial gentrification spillover from neighboring Bushwick in recent years, particularly along the L train corridor.
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