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Property Description
Welcome to this exceptional and spacious single-family home located in the heart of Douglaston, Queens, offering rare country-style living on a quiet, tree-lined private road. Beautifully maintained and set on an large 126 x 95 landscaped lot with a serene waterfall, this unique corner property overlooks the protected Alley Pond, ensuring permanent privacy and unobstructed views. Fence all around. The open-concept first floor features a generous living room with a fireplace, a large kitchen with granite countertop and stainless steel appliances. Kitchen has a skylight and breakfast area, a formal dining room ideal for entertaining, a family room with cathedral ceilings, a full bathroom, and a bedroom, along with a legal sun-filled four-season Florida room. Upstairs boasts an oversized primary bedroom, two additional bedrooms, walk-in closet and a full bathroom. The full basement includes a laundry room, boiler room, storage, and a partially finished area. An additional legal brick outbuilding offers versatile use as a shed, workshop, summer kitchen, or BBQ area. It has 2 car garage with grage opening and additional 5 cars parking. Conveniently located near public transportation including local and express buses and the LIRR (just 20 minutes to Manhattan). You are also just minutes from major highways (LIE and Cross Island Pkway) and it's making this location ideal for those on the go. It is close to schools, parks, shopping, and houses of worship-this rare gem truly must be seen to be appreciated.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 53-21 240th St
General
- Sold For: $2,000,000
- Taxes: $10,832
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: REBNY
- MLS ID: RLS20053084
- Added to Site: 153 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Common Area
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Building Garden
Parking
- Garage: Yes
Location
- County: Queens
- Subdivision: Douglaston
- Cross Streets: 53rd Avenue/241st Street
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Walk-Up
- Structure Type: House
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 3,215
- Living Area: 3,215 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1950
Lot Features
- Lot Size: 11970
- Lot Dimensions: 126.00 x 95.00
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $10,832
Disclosures and Reports
- Block: 8176
- Lot Number: 32
Listing Courtesy of Laffey Real Estate NYC LLC
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Schools
Schools serving 53-21 240th St
School District:New York City Geographic School District 26
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
PS 98 The Douglaston School 40-20 235th St, Queens, NY 11363 | K-5 | 1 mi |
Jhs 67 Louis Pasteur 51-60 Marathon Pkwy, Queens, NY 11362 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Benjamin N Cardozo High School 57-00 223rd St, Queens, NY 11364 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 53-21 240th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/22/2026
Sold
$2,000,000
-4.76%
MLS
10/03/2025
Listed
$2,100,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
53-21 240th Street, New York City, NY 11362 (MLS# RLS20053084) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,000,000 on January 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 53-21 240th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in New York City? You can browse all New York City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

