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Price
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Source
8/10/2026
Listed
$1,159,330
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Property Description
Welcome to 159-33 85th Street, a distinctive Cape-style home nestled on a 50 x 100 lot in the desirable Rockwood Park section of Howard Beach. Family-owned for more than 40 years, this unique residence offers character, space, and tremendous potential both inside and out. The home features 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a finished basement, providing versatile living space for a variety of needs. The updated kitchen features rich navy cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a subway-tile backsplash, and a generous center island with quartz-style countertops, opening to a spacious living/dining area. Outside, the property truly shines. A beautifully maintained front lawn, brick paver walkway, mature landscaping, and distinctive architectural details create an inviting first impression. The expansive rear yard features an in-ground swimming pool and multiple areas that can be arranged for outdoor dining, lounging, entertaining, and recreation-creating a private outdoor extension of the home. Located on a wide, tree-lined residential block in Rockwood Park, the property offers convenient access to Cross Bay Boulevard, with its shopping, restaurants, fitness facilities, boutiques, and everyday conveniences. The location also provides easy access to major highways, public transportation, the Rockaways, and John F. Kennedy International Airport. A truly special property with an established history, generous lot, pool, versatile living space, and endless possibilities to make it your own.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 159-33 85th St
General
- Price: $1,159,330
- Taxes: $6,826
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Long_Island
- MLS ID: 1036977
- Updated: 8/12/2026
- Added to Site: 14 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Chefs Kitchen, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Dining, Galley Type Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Open Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In-Ground, Pool Cover
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Garden, Gas Grill, Lighting, Mailbox
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio
Parking
- Parking Features: Driveway, On Street
Location
- County: Queens
School Information
- High School District: Queens 27
- Elementary School: Ps 207 Rockwood Park
- Middle School: Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard
- High School: John Adams High School
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Radiant
- Heating Zones: 2
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full Basement
- Building Size: 1125
- Square Feet: 1,125
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1950
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1148
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,000
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Near School, Near Shops, Paved
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $6,826.92
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Property ID: 14006-0113
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Price & Sales History for 159-33 85th St
Tax History
Tax History for 159-33 85th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,986
—
$38,374
6%
2025
$6,986
—
$36,202
-25%
2024
$6,990
1%
$48,240
34%
2023
$6,935
5%
$35,928
-27%
2022
$6,587
2%
$49,320
10%
2021
$6,434
6%
$44,880
16%
2020
$6,090
—
$38,580
2%
2019
$6,089
12%
$37,680
26%
2017
$5,458
—
$29,940
6%
2017
$5,458
9%
$28,246
6%
2016
$5,017
9%
$26,648
6%
2015
$4,607
2%
$25,140
—
2014
$4,507
-5%
$25,140
—
2013
$4,721
—
$25,140
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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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159-33 85th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 (MLS# 1036977) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 159-33 85th Street is currently listed for $1,159,330 and was received on August 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 159-33 85th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Howard Beach? You can browse all Howard Beach real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.