Condos & Apartments for Sale in Glen Oaks, Queens

Glen Oaks in Queens provides a relaxed residential setting on the edge of Nassau County. The neighborhood is popular among Manhattan commuters and healthcare workers, as it has quick access to the Long Island Expressway and the Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Much of the area’s housing was converted into co-ops in 1981, but single-family options also include Cape Cods, colonials and ranch-style homes. Midcentury co-ops can cost as low as $350,000, while renovated colonials can cost as much as $1.5 million. Union Turnpike offers restaurants like Galo Tavern 18 and Luigi’s, known for its wood-fired pizzas. The Glen Oaks Shopping Center has big box stores like Lidl and Walgreens. Neighborhood parks include the Glen Oaks Oval, a 3-acre park with a playground and baseball fields. Castlewood Playground attracts families with its seasonal outdoor pool. The Queens County Farm Museum hosts events like the annual Queens County Fair and the Apple Blossom Children’s Carnival. The neighborhood is served by highly rated PS 186Q Castlewood and Martin Van Buren High School, which offers dual-credit classes through City University of New York. Public transportation options include buses connecting to the E and F trains and the Long Island Railroad at Little Neck station.