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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

South Ozone Park vs St. Albans

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Queens|Queens

South Ozone Park

Queens

St. Albans

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, South Ozone Park has the lower median sale price at $689K vs $737K in St. Albans.

Investors analyzing rental yield will find South Ozone Park offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.

Median Sale Price
$689K
$737K
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
10
22
Avg Days on Market
0 days
68.5 days
YoY Price Change
-18.9%
+0.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
8
22

Detailed Comparison

MetricSouth Ozone ParkSt. Albans
Median Sale Price$689,000$737,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$3,000$2,050
Active Listings1022
Rental Inventory28
Days on Market068.5
Price Cut Share14.3%9.1%
Monthly Sales Volume822
YoY Price Change-18.9%+0.3%
YoY Rent Change0.0%-6.8%
YoY Inventory Change-9.1%-24.1%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in South Ozone Park moved -18.9% over the past year, compared to +0.3% in St. Albans. St. Albans is seeing price appreciation while South Ozone Park has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

South Ozone Park

South Ozone Park is a residential Queens neighborhood of single-family detached and semi-attached homes, two-family houses, and low-rise apartment buildings between the Belt Parkway and the Van Wyck Expressway. The A train at Ozone Park-Lefferts Boulevard provides subway service, and the JFK AirTrain is accessible at Howard Beach station. The Aqueduct Racetrack and Resorts World Casino border the neighborhood.

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St. Albans

St. Albans is a residential Queens neighborhood of single-family homes, many in Tudor and Colonial styles, built primarily in the 1920s through 1940s on tree-lined streets with generous lots. The LIRR St. Albans station provides commuter rail service to Penn Station, and bus connections reach the E train at Jamaica Center. Roy Wilkins Recreation Center offers a public pool, ice rink, and sports facilities.

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Transit Access

South Ozone Park

No subway data available

St. Albans

No subway data available

Active Listings

South Ozone Park for sale

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St. Albans for sale

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Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated: 1/1/1970.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Ozone Park cheaper than St. Albans?
Yes, South Ozone Park has a lower median sale price at $689,000 compared to $737,000 in St. Albans as of the most recent market data. Co-op and condo prices within each neighborhood can vary significantly, so the right fit depends on property type and building.
Which has better transit, South Ozone Park or St. Albans?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, South Ozone Park or St. Albans?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. South Ozone Park and St. Albans both offer a mix of apartment and multi-room units in co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Larger 3- and 4-bedroom units, including townhouses and multi-family properties, tend to be more available in lower-density areas. Reviewing active listings filtered by bedroom count is the most reliable way to see what each neighborhood currently offers for larger households. A licensed broker can pull current inventory by bedroom count across both areas for a direct comparison.
Should I buy in South Ozone Park or St. Albans?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both South Ozone Park and St. Albans gives you the clearest picture of what your budget gets in each location. Request a free CMA from Milton Coste to get a side-by-side breakdown of current opportunities.

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