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Property Description
Discover the potential of this classic 3-bedroom, 1-bath Cape Cod nestled in the highly sought-after Glen Oaks community of Queens. If you have a creative imagination and a little bit of sweat equity, this home is the amazing opportunity you've been waiting for. The main level offers a functional layout that flows into a versatile living space, while the upper floor provides additional bedroom privacy. The property features a detached garage-a significant value-add for the area-perfect for parking, storage, or a workshop. Located in a prime Queens neighborhood near local shopping, parks, and major highways, this home is a blank canvas ready to be transformed into a modern masterpiece. In a market where move-in-ready homes command a premium, this is your chance to customize a home to your exact taste while building instant equity. Don't miss out on this diamond in the rough!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 79-18 257th St
General
- Price: $725,000
- Taxes: $7,607
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Long_Island
- MLS ID: 995202
- Updated: 5/19/2026
- Added to Site: 14 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry Facilities: Yes
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Basement
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street
Location
- County: Queens
- Cross Streets: Union Tpke
- Driving Directions: Google Masps
School Information
- High School District: Queens 26
- Elementary School: James J Ambrose School
- Middle School: Irwin Altman Middle School 172
- High School: Martin Van Buren High School
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
- Heating Zones: 2
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Partially Finished
- Building Size: 1020
- Square Feet: 1,020
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1945
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Garage(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.0918
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,000
- Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $7,607
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Property ID: 08693-0020
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Schools
Schools serving 79-18 257th St
School District:New York City Geographic School District 26
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
James J Ambrose School (The) 80-51 261st St, Floral Park, NY 11004 | PK-5 | 0.3 mi |
Irwin Altman Middle School 172 81-14 257th St, Floral Park, NY 11004 | 6-8 | 0.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 79-18 257th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/08/2026
Listed
$725,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 79-18 257th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$7,548
—
$44,157
6%
2025
$7,548
6%
$41,658
6%
2024
$7,130
-2%
$39,300
-2%
2023
$7,289
135%
$40,090
1%
2022
$3,099
-5%
$39,540
4%
2021
$3,279
1%
$38,100
—
2020
$3,245
5%
$37,980
-5%
2019
$3,089
-26%
$39,840
19%
2017
$4,173
—
$33,408
6%
2017
$4,173
11%
$31,518
1%
2016
$3,743
3%
$31,185
1%
2015
$3,637
-36%
$30,744
4%
2015
$5,653
18%
$29,509
6%
2013
$4,782
—
$27,840
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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7918 257th Street, Glen Oaks, NY 11004 (MLS# 995202) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 7918 257th Street is currently listed for $725,000 and was received on May 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 7918 257th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Glen Oaks? You can browse all Glen Oaks real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

