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Property Description
A detached home on a quiet residential block in Woodhaven offering generous space, a flexible layout, and plenty of potential. Currently configured with five bedrooms, the home provides versatility for additional bedrooms, a home office, guest space, or other living needs. The first floor features a spacious kitchen, generously sized rooms, and a flexible front room that can remain a bedroom or easily serve as a living or sitting area. The fully finished basement features a separate entrance and provides additional space for recreation, storage, or other uses. An enclosed rear porch leads to a private backyard with a well-maintained deck and plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Conveniently located near the J and Z trains, Q53+, Q29, Q11, Q52+, and Q56 bus lines, as well as Jamaica Avenue shopping, supermarkets, Forest Park, and everyday conveniences. With its detached layout, five-bedroom configuration, finished basement, private yard, enclosed porch, and convenient Woodhaven location, this home offers an excellent combination of space, flexibility, and accessibility.
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: 1041973
- Updated: 8/24/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Interior Features: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Open Kitchen
- Appliances: Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Parking
- Parking Features: Other
Location
- County: Queens
School Information
- High School District: Queens 27
- Elementary School: Ps 97 Forest Park
- Middle School: Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
- High School: Richmond Hill High School
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Multi Units
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full Basement, Walk-Out Access
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1910
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,000
- Lot Dimensions: 20 x 100
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $6,138
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Property ID: 4-08845-0032
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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 ATTOM Data Solutions 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
8/23/2026
Listed
$799,000
41.42%
MLS
3/13/2020
Sold
$565,000
—
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# 1041973) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 85-40 79th Street is currently listed for $799,000 and was received on August 23, 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.

