$1,651,398Average Value$185Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
Douglas Manor has views and history
Queens is one of the largest boroughs in New York, but Douglas Manor creates a place to escape the noise while staying close to all the action. This community offers residents waterfront living in historic homes without the Long Island taxes. “If you’re looking to make a place a real home, I think this can be it,” says Pattie Rifino, an associate broker at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty who has lived in the community for 27 years. “Something that you can put your own mark on and fix the house the way you like it, be able to walk to your neighbor’s house, to the water, to the school, to the train. You can do that all here. And I think that’s the beauty of it. You walk around this neighborhood and take a breath in, and say, ‘What a nice place! I love my neighborhood.’” Rifino also mentions that children who were raised in the neighborhood often find themselves moving back when it’s time to settle down. If the sunsets on Little Neck Bay don’t draw people in, the 30-minute trip to Manhattan via Douglaston Station will certainly make it hard to stay away.
The shoreline in Douglas Manor is owned and maintained by the local home owners association.
Beautiful homes can be found along the roadway facing the bay in Douglas Manor.
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Homes with timeless styles
Douglas Manor makes up the Douglaston Historic District. These homes are often from the early 1900s with Tudor, Arts and Crafts and Queen Anne-style designs. The area features under 600 homes, and inventory is usually low. Many include finished attics that create a third story with extra bedrooms — a change of pace from other options in Queens and Long Island alike. A four-bedroom property surrounded by trees and a large yard can land in the $995,000 to $2 million range, but Rifino says the average home typically sells for about $1.2 million. A restored waterfront home in Douglas Manor can sell for $2 million to almost $4 million. Residents who want to update their homes must go through the city’s Landmark Preservation Commission, and the process often requires hiring an architect. Security guards patrol the neighborhood overnight, and the Douglas Manor Association keeps the security company updated about events. The CAP Index gives the neighborhood a 1 out of 10 for crime, with 10 being the highest. The national average is 4.
Queen Anne styles homes are available in Douglas Manor.
Douglas Manor has the largest collection of Arts & Crafts influenced houses in New York City.
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Enjoying the water or inland nature
The Douglas Manor Association regulates access to a dock on Little Neck Bay. Association members can spend time boating, snorkeling or fishing. Security guards patrol the neighborhood overnight, and the Douglas Manor Association keeps the security company updated about events. Douglaston Club offers its members access to amenities like five tennis courts, an outdoor pool and a fine dining restaurant. There are also plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors on land, including getting some fresh air and Memorial Field or seeing what kind of wildlife live in Udall’s Cove Park Preserve. The CAP Index gives the neighborhood a 1 out of 10 for crime, with 10 being the highest. The national average is 4. Douglas Manor Association operates out of the Community Church of Douglaston, one of the only places of worship in the neighborhood.
Members of the Douglaston Manor have access to the Little Neck Bay dock.
The Douglaston Club hosts many events for the locals from Douglas Manor.
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Choosing from highly rated public schools
Public School 98, also known as the Douglaston School. and Public School 94 David D. Porter see many Douglas Manor students, and both get A ratings from Niche. The A-rated Louis Pasteur Middle School 67 is the next step before attending Benjamin N. Cardozo High School. The high school has an A on Niche and offers specialized areas of study, including the Mentor Law and Humanities program, where students take specialized classes, including a legal internship course.
PS 098, The Douglaston School is a highly rated school.
PS 94, the David D Porter School in Douglas Manor is a 2023-2028 State School of Character.
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Preserving history
The Cornelius Van Wyck House is a Dutch Colonial that was built in 1735. The house was handed down through generations and still stands with Little Neck Bay stretching out behind it. “You have a lot of history here,” Rifino says. “There are eight homes that were architecturally designed by one of the first female architects, Josephine Chapman.” Chapman was one of only a handful of women working as architects in the first half of the 20th century, and the eight homes she designed in Douglas Manor are the largest collection of her work anywhere in the world. The neighborhood relies on cesspools rather than the city sewage system, a decision locals made to protect its original cobblestone streets and large, well-established trees that go back generations.
Several waterfront homes in Douglas Manor have large bushes in front for privacy.
Douglas Manor is a historic district of Queens with 600 homes, some dating back to the 1800's.
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Quick trips to the mall or Manhattan
Douglaston Station is the first stop people take when commuting into Manhattan or east into Long Island. Anyone looking to spend the day shopping around Roosevelt Field mall connects onto Interstate 495 before making the 13-mile trip.
The trip from the Douglaston LIRR station to NYC is only about a half hour.
The LIE (Rt495) is near Douglas Manor for those wishing to drive out to the East or to NYC.
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Local bits in Douglaston or Little Neck
Those looking for groceries or a quick bite to eat don’t have to travel far. Food Bazaar and H Mart sit 2 miles away, while Jmart is less than a 2-mile drive. Planning to eat out for dinner means taking a drive off the peninsula to Douglaston or Little Neck. Sean Walsh, President of the Douglaston Civic Association, says, “Il Toscano is an excellent Italian place on par with anything you get in Queens. There’s also La Baraka, a great French Moroccan restaurant in Little Neck.” Most dining options line Northern Boulevard, and they offer a variety of options, like Chinese dishes from Little Dumpling to ethically sourced coffee from Bean & Bean Queens. Walsh also says Douglaston primarily offers restaurants for Douglas Manor residents, so many drive out to Roosevelt Field mall or Miracle Mile for shopping destinations like H&M, Macy’s and Neiman Marcus.
Il Toscano located near the Douglaston LIRR station offers both indoor and outdoor dining.
Those Douglas Manor residents looking for food with an Asian influence head to H Mart.
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Legendary Memorial Day parade
Everyone heads down to Little Neck for the grand Memorial Day Parade. Members from local fire departments, police departments, veteran organizations and the Douglaston Civic Organization march in the epic parade. This event is the largest Memorial Day celebration in the nation, and it always occurs at 2 p.m., no matter the weather.
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Parks in this Area
Catherine Turner Richardson Park
Udall's Park Preserve
Great Neck Estates Park
Lake
Playground
John Golden Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Trails
Admiral Playground
Harbor Hills Park
Lake
Pool
Playground
Transit
Airport
Laguardia
20 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Douglas Manor
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Douglas Manor Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Douglas Manor, Queens sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Douglas Manor, Queens over the last 12 months is $503,141, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Nestled on a private corner in Douglaston’s cherished landmark district, 101 Forest Road is a rare Dutch Colonial masterpiece — a loving and detailed replica of Brooklyn’s Lefferts Historic House. With five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, and an atmosphere rich in craftsmanship and grace, this home offers timeless beauty with everyday comfort.A grand, columned front porch with a
Welcome to 28 Shore Road-A rare waterfront gem in the heart of historic Douglas Manor. This stately Queen Anne Victorian blends timeless architectural detail with thoughtful modern updates throughout. Set on a quarter-acre corner lot with sweeping views of Little Neck Bay, the home features 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a layout that perfectly balances grandeur and warmth. Original
Stunning and completely renovated, this Colonial masterpiece is ideally located on a generous 100 x 100 lot in the heart of the NYC Douglas Manor Historic Landmark Community. Fully gutted and rebuilt with all-new plumbing and electrical wiring, this legal landmarked home seamlessly blends classic architecture with modern luxury. It features 5 spacious bedrooms and 6 full baths, a chef’s dream
A meticulously renovated loft in a storied 1909 Art Deco cooperative, Residence 6E blends architectural pedigree with modern sophistication just moments from Bryant Park. Designed by the award-winning Functional Creative Design Studio, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features soaring 14 ceilings, a full wall of oversized windows, and a flexible layout perfect for living, entertaining, and working.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,999
Median Age
52
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$131,500
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$150,553
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.1%
College Graduates
62.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
21''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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