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Property Description
Welcome to 8540 79th Street, a beautifully maintained detached single-dwelling home located on a quiet residential block in the heart of Woodhaven. This home offers the perfect balance of peaceful suburban living with unbeatable city convenience. Situated just minutes from Forest Park , residents enjoy easy access to expansive green space featuring trails, playgrounds, and recreational facilities-ideal for outdoor lovers alike. Commuters will appreciate the short distance(approximately 5 minutes) to the J Train - Woodhaven Blvd Station , providing direct and efficient service to Manhattan. Property Highlights: Fully detached single-dwelling home. Spacious layout with multiple bedrooms. Updated kitchen with modern finished. Fully finished basement, perfect for recreation, home office, or extended living space. Large private backyard, ideal for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing. Quiet residential street with nearby shops, supermarkets, and major roadways. This home truly has the nature, transit, and community-making it one of the good places to live in Woodhaven.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 85-40 79th St
General
- Price: $799,000
- Taxes: $6,138
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Long_Island
- MLS ID: 950182
- Updated: 1/9/2026
- Added to Site: 8 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Other
- Appliances: Cooktop, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Parking Features: Other
Location
- County: Queens
School Information
- High School District: Queens 27
- Elementary School: Goldie Maple Academy
- Middle School: Academy Of Medical Technology
- High School: Academy Of Medical Technology
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Steam, Other
Utilities
- Sewer: Other
- Water: Other
- Utility Description: See Remarks
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Other
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full Basement
- Building Size: 1412
- Square Feet: 1,412
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Year Built: 1910
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.0459
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,000
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $6,138
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Property ID: 08845-0032
- Block: 8845
- Lot Number: 32
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Schools
Schools serving 85-40 79th St
School District:New York City Geographic School District 27
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ps 97 Forest Park 85-52 85th St, Queens, NY 11421 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell 93-11 101st Ave, Queens, NY 11416 | 6-8 | 1.1 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 85-40 79th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/09/2026
Listed
$799,000
41.42%
MLS
3/13/2020
Sold
$565,000
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Public Record
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 85-40 79th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,212
6%
$30,931
-29%
2024
$5,869
6%
$43,800
59%
2023
$5,537
—
$27,570
-32%
2022
$5,549
2%
$40,320
11%
2021
$5,425
-1%
$36,300
-3%
2020
$5,456
12%
$37,260
1%
2019
$4,858
12%
$36,720
60%
2017
$4,342
—
$22,975
1%
2017
$4,342
9%
$22,768
6%
2016
$3,984
2%
$21,480
—
2015
$3,897
15%
$21,508
6%
2014
$3,375
6%
$20,292
6%
2013
$3,193
—
$19,146
—
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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85-40 79th Street, Woodhaven, NY 11421 (MLS# 950182) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 85-40 79th Street is currently listed for $799,000 and was received on January 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 85-40 79th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Woodhaven? You can browse all Woodhaven real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

