Sold on 6/29/2022 for $725,000
158-31 81st Street
MLS® #RLS10783425
Listing by Compass
3
Bedrooms
2
Baths
1,200
Sq. Ft.
1955
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Location: Howard Beach, Queens
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Built: 1955
Property Details
Description
Looking for a prime Howard Beach location? Looking for a home you can make into your own? This could be the one. This fully detached three bedroom ranch sits on a 40x110 lot and has hit the market for the first time in decades. This is an estate sale which gives you a great opportunity to create your own home, you can renovate this building or you can build upon it, the choice is yours. There is a good amount of FAR left, many of your neighbors have done this (please consult with an architect). If you do not want to build, you can easily renovate this home and have an awesome three bedroom, two bath main floor along with a full finished basement to add even more space. There is a long private driveway and a huge back yard. The bones and mechanicals of this house are great. This is a superb Howard Beach location and a gorgeous block. Come find out why Howard Beach is one of NYCs hidden gems.
Building Information
About Howard Beach
View All Howard Beach ListingsHoward Beach provides a unpretentious setting for those seeking space and value within New York City. The area is known for its historic atmosphere and a real estate market that features a blend of unpretentious cooperatives and traditional multi-family residences.
Howard Beach Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
3
Median Asking Price
$170K
Median $/Sqft
$598
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
0
Price Reduced
33%
Sold (30 Days)
0
Median Sale Price
$1.30M
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Location
158-31 81st Street, Howard Beach, Queens County • Near 158th Avenue/159th Avenue
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Listing Courtesy of Compass - Louis Belisario
Listing Contact: (347) 702-3316
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