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WHITESTONE, QUEENS · LAST UPDATED AUGUST 2026

Selling Your Home in Whitestone, Queens


Current market data from 245 recorded property transactions in Whitestone. 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 Whitestone


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

CO-OP APARTMENTS
$317,000
median · 50 sales
SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES
$1.1M
median · 125 sales
CONDOMINIUMS
$465,888
median · 7 sales
MULTIFAMILY
$1.5M
median · 63 sales
TOTAL SALES
245
past 12 months
PRICE PER SQ FT
$694
median

Quarterly Trends by Property Type

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

Co-op Apartments
Q3 2025
$325,000
19 sales
Q4 2025
$300,000
11 sales
▼ −7.7%
Q1 2026
$395,460
5 sales
▲ +31.8%
Q2 2026
$305,000
15 sales
▼ −22.9%
Single-Family Homes
Q3 2025
$984,000
40 sales
Q4 2025
$1.1M
31 sales
▲ +7.7%
Q1 2026
$1.1M
24 sales
▼ −0.9%
Q2 2026
$1.1M
30 sales
▲ +4.7%
Condominiums
Q3 2025
$479,115
4 sales
Q4 2025
0 sales
Q1 2026
$465,000
3 sales
▼ −2.9%
Q2 2026
0 sales
Multifamily
Q3 2025
$1.6M
28 sales
Q4 2025
$1.4M
13 sales
▼ −15.1%
Q1 2026
$1.5M
15 sales
▲ +11.1%
Q2 2026
$1.5M
7 sales
▲ +1.3%

📊 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 Whitestone, 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.

TIMING

Best Time to Sell in Whitestone


Monthly closing volume based on 245 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
19 sales
Feb
10 sales
Mar
18 sales
Apr
15 sales
May
18 sales
Jun
19 sales
Jul
37 sales
Aug
25 sales
Sep
29 sales
Oct
21 sales
Nov
18 sales
Dec
16 sales

Takeaway for Sellers

Whitestone sees its strongest closing activity in July, August, and September — 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 Whitestone


Distribution of 245 residential sales by property type over the past 12 months.

51.0%
20.4%
19.6%
3.3%
2.9%
2.9%
Single-Family Homes — 51.0% (125)
Co-op Apartments — 20.4% (50)
Two-Family Homes — 19.6% (48)
Three-Family Homes — 3.3% (8)
Condominiums — 2.9% (7)
Other Residential — 2.9% (7)

What This Means for Sellers

Whitestone is a single-family market — 51.0% 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.

COMMON QUESTIONS

FAQ: Selling in Whitestone


Based on the most recent NYC Department of Finance public records (July 2025 – June 2026), median sale prices in Whitestone vary significantly by property type. Co-op Apartments: $317,000 (50 sales). Single-Family Homes: $1.1M (125 sales). Condominiums: $465,888 (7 sales). Multifamily: $1.5M (63 sales). These figures reflect all legally recorded sales — not just MLS listings — giving a more complete picture than sites like Zillow or StreetEasy.

The Whitestone market recorded 245 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $694. The median building was built in 1951. For a detailed analysis of how current conditions affect your home's value, schedule a free strategy call.

Whitestone sees its strongest closing volume in July, August, and September, 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.

Whitestone has a diverse housing stock. Over the past 12 months, Single-Family Homes accounted for 51.0% of sales, Co-op Apartments accounted for 20.4% of sales, Two-Family Homes accounted for 19.6% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 3.3% of sales, Condominiums accounted for 2.9% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 2.9% of sales. The median year built is 1951.

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NEIGHBORHOOD PROFILE

Whitestone, Queens at a Glance


Whitestone is a residential neighborhood in northeastern Queens, bordered by the East River and Long Island Sound to the north, Bayside to the east, Flushing to the south, and College Point to the west. The neighborhood is named for the Whitestone Bridge connecting Queens to the Bronx, which spans the East River at the neighborhood's northern edge. Housing is dominated by detached single-family homes and two-family homes on quiet, tree-lined residential streets, with a smaller stock of co-op and condo buildings in the Beechhurst area to the east.

Whitestone is served primarily by bus routes connecting to the 7 train at Flushing–Main Street and to express buses serving Manhattan. The neighborhood has historically attracted Italian-American, Greek-American, and Asian-American families, and is one of the more suburban-feeling parts of Queens. Francis Lewis Park and Whitestone Park provide waterfront access along the East River.

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