Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Forest Hills

Queens · New York, NY

64 active listings · Median $365K

$365K
Median Asking
$2,950/mo
Median Rent/Mo
392
Active Listings
59
Avg Days on Market

Monthly Snapshot

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Market Pulse — Forest Hills

What defines this market

A condo-dominant submarket with strong rent growth and sale values below the 5-year high.

Common search patterns

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Median asking rent in Forest Hills is $2,950/month, $250 below the 5-year high set in Jul 2025. Rents are up +5.4% year over year and +50.1% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $365K, 36.5% below the 5-year high recorded in Mar 2026. Sale prices are down -15.1% year over year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $2,950/month ($250 below the 5-year high in Jul 2025)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +5.4%
  • 5-year rent change: +50.1%
  • Active rental listings: 226

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $365K (36.5% below the 5-year high in Mar 2026)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $995K / co-ops $315K
  • Year-over-year sale price change: -15.1%
  • Median days on market (sale): 59 days
  • Active for-sale listings: 392 (+5.1% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 12.2%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 40

Across NYC, the FARE Act has tightened agent-listed rental supply since August 2024 by shifting the broker fee to landlords who engage a broker. Roughly 35 to 40% of NYC lease signings occur between mid-June and August 15.

Source: StreetEasy market data, through Jun 2026.

About Forest Hills

Forest Hills is a sought-after and architecturally distinctive Queens neighborhood known for its lush greenery and exceptional architecture. The area is famous for Forest Hills Gardens, a private community featuring stunning Tudor-style homes and winding streets. The broader neighborhood offers a mi...

Quick Facts

BoroughQueens
Zip Code11375
SubwayBus service
Building TypesPre-war buildings, Co-ops, Condos

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:

Stations: Bus service available


Market Report

Live data from REBNY/RLS. Updated every 15 minutes.

Median Asking Price
$365,000
-15.1% YoY
Median Rent
$2,950/mo
+5.4% YoY
Price per Sq Ft
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Sale-to-List Ratio
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Price Trends

Median closed sale price by month

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Current Inventory Snapshot

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings392
Pending Sales--
New This Week--
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Avg DOM59 days
Price Cut Rate12.2%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days--
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Sale-to-List--
Asking Prices
Median Asking$365,000
Average Asking--
Median $/SqFt--
Median Condo$995,000
Median Co-op$315,000
Property Mix
Condo: --Co-op: --Other: --

Price by Bedroom

Based on active listings in Forest Hills

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Active Listings

Properties in Forest Hills

68-15 Selfridge Street 6A
$285,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
68-15 Selfridge Street 6A
Listed by: Compass
68-15 Selfridge Street 3J
$255,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
68-15 Selfridge Street 3J
Listed by: Compass
29
78-29 AUSTIN Street TH13
$2,199,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 2,111 sqft · Condo
78-29 AUSTIN Street TH13
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
29
78-29 AUSTIN Street TH5
$2,399,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 2,465 sqft · Condo
78-29 AUSTIN Street TH5
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
27
78-29 AUSTIN Street 404
$1,399,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,047 sqft · Condo
78-29 AUSTIN Street 404
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
27
78-29 AUSTIN Street PH2A
$1,949,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,632 sqft · Condo
78-29 AUSTIN Street PH2A
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
28
78-29 AUSTIN Street 318
$1,225,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,058 sqft · Condo
78-29 AUSTIN Street 318
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
27
78-29 AUSTIN Street 510
$1,725,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,423 sqft · Condo
78-29 AUSTIN Street 510
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
27
78-29 AUSTIN Street PH2O
$1,429,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,058 sqft · Condo
78-29 AUSTIN Street PH2O
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
27
78-29 AUSTIN Street PH2K
$929,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 752 sqft · Condo
78-29 AUSTIN Street PH2K
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
25
78-29 AUSTIN Street 316
$815,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 731 sqft · Condo
78-29 AUSTIN Street 316
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
6
107-40 Queens Boulevard 16G
$269,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 600 sqft · Co-op
107-40 Queens Boulevard 16G
Listed by: Compass
17
69-10 YELLOWSTONE Boulevard 210
$525,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
69-10 YELLOWSTONE Boulevard 210
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
22
107-40 QUEENS Boulevard PH1
$1,500,000
5 BD · 3 BA · 3,000 sqft · Co-op
107-40 QUEENS Boulevard PH1
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
20
72-81 113TH Street 6T
$288,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
72-81 113TH Street 6T
Listed by: Coldwell Banker Warburg
17
6766 Exeter Street
$1,288,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,800 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
6766 Exeter Street
Listed by: Hauseit LLC
37
102-02 Ascan Avenue
$2,188,000
4 BD · 3 BA · SingleFamilyResidence
102-02 Ascan Avenue
Listed by: DGSIR Realty
10
70-31 108th Street 6E
$499,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 900 sqft · Co-op
70-31 108th Street 6E
Listed by: Compass
13
9905 63rd Drive 7R
$265,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
9905 63rd Drive 7R
Listed by: Keller Williams NYC
25
112-01 Queens Boulevard 21B
$1,150,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,135 sqft · Condo
112-01 Queens Boulevard 21B
Listed by: Compass
18
70-25 Yellowstone Boulevard 5Z
$390,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 745 sqft · Co-op
70-25 Yellowstone Boulevard 5Z
Listed by: Compass
16
150 Burns Street 6H
$940,000
3 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
150 Burns Street 6H
Listed by: DGSIR Realty
42
90-43 70th Drive
$1,088,000
3 BD · 2 BA · SingleFamilyResidence
90-43 70th Drive
Listed by: DGSIR Realty
63
99-35 74th Avenue
$2,299,000
5 BD · 5 BA · SingleFamilyResidence
99-35 74th Avenue
Listed by: DGSIR Realty
21
150 Burns Street 3H/3G
$1,228,000
3 BD · 3 BA · Co-op
150 Burns Street 3H/3G
Listed by: DGSIR Realty
40
68-42 Loubet Street
$1,239,000
3 BD · 3 BA · MultiFamily
68-42 Loubet Street
Listed by: DGSIR Realty
47
70-45 Manse Street
$1,388,000
3 BD · 3 BA · SingleFamilyResidence
70-45 Manse Street
Listed by: DGSIR Realty
11
72-35 112TH Street 2E
$310,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
72-35 112TH Street 2E
Listed by: REALTY NETWORK INTERNATIONAL LLC
8
76-01 113TH Street 3D
$674,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 575 sqft · Condo
76-01 113TH Street 3D
Listed by: Corcoran Group
18
73-20 AUSTIN Street 1E
$615,000
2 BD · 1 BA · 1,200 sqft · Co-op
73-20 AUSTIN Street 1E
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Queens LLC

REBNY/RLS Disclaimer: 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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

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Why Work With Milton in Forest Hills

25+ years

Experience across NYC

1,000+

Transactions closed

33+

Transactions in Forest Hills

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams NYC. His work covers all five boroughs, with deep experience in co-op boards, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rental transactions. For Forest Hills buyers and sellers, that track record means a broker who has negotiated every type of deal this market produces.

Reviews

"Milton made the entire buying process seamless. His knowledge of the local market and negotiation skills saved us thousands. Highly recommend for anyone looking in Upper Manhattan."

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Verified Buyer
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"We sold our co-op in record time thanks to Milton's marketing strategy. Professional photography, virtual tour, and targeted digital ads brought multiple offers within the first week."

MC
Verified Seller
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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Hills

The median sale price in Forest Hills is $365K. Condos sit at a median of $995K and co-ops at $315K. Sale prices are down 15.1% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Forest Hills is currently 36.5% below the 5-year high recorded in March 2026. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Forest Hills have a median of 59 days on market. Roughly 12.2% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Forest Hills is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 59 days and 12.2% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.

Forest Hills offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $995K median, with co-ops at $315K.

Roughly 40 homes change hands each month in Forest Hills across condos, co-ops, and townhouses, based on recorded closed sales. That benchmark helps gauge how quickly the market is absorbing new inventory.

The overall median asking rent in Forest Hills is $2,950/month. Live RLS listings show 2-bedrooms at $3,595 per month. Rents are up 5.4% year over year.

Median asking rent in Forest Hills is currently $250 below the 5-year high set in July 2025. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.

Median asking rent in Forest Hills has risen 50.1% over the past 5 years. That puts the neighborhood in context with longer-term NYC rent dynamics rather than just one-year noise.

Within walking or short-transit distance of Forest Hills, median sale prices range across Richmond Hill at $950K, Kew Gardens Hills at $688K, Kew Gardens at $465K, Rego Park at $315K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Forest Hills is served by the Bus service. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 115 minutes from Nearest bus stop.

Under the FARE Act in effect since August 2024, NYC landlords who engage a broker pay the broker fee directly rather than passing it to tenants. In neighborhoods like Forest Hills, this has shifted some smaller landlords toward self-listing, which has tightened the supply of agent-listed rentals citywide and lifted competition for what remains on market.

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams New York City. He has 25+ years of experience across all five boroughs, with deep transaction history in co-op board packages, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rentals. Direct: (917) 416-7433. Email: mcoste@kwnyc.com.

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Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Keller Williams NYC · NY #10301213304

25+ years of experience and over 2,000 transactions closed across NYC. Whether you are buying, selling, or leasing in Forest Hills, I will guide you every step of the way.

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