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Why buyers are drawn to Douglas Manor's historic homes and bay views
Douglas Manor is the kind of place where you might forget you're in New York. Set on a peninsula reaching into Little Neck Bay, this quiet Queens community began as a garden suburb and is known for the well-preserved early-20th-century homes of the Douglaston Historic District. Buyers are drawn to the mix of historic architecture, hilly tree-shaded streets and sunset views over the water. It offers a suburban pace and a strong sense of place, all within the city limits and a manageable train ride from Manhattan.
Douglas Manor sits along Little Neck Bay in northeast Queens.
Waterfront views are part of the landscape in Douglas Manor.
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Early 20th-century homes and historic district rules
Most homes in the Douglaston Historic District were built in the early 1900s. Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, Queen Anne and Arts and Crafts are the most common architectural styles, but you'll also see some Cape Cod- and ranch-style houses. Owners in the historic district need approval from the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission before making any external changes or additions to their properties. That process protects the historic charm Douglas Manor is known for. The neighborhood even relies on cesspools rather than the city sewer system. “You have a lot of history here. There are eight homes that were architecturally designed by one of the first female architects, Josephine Chapman,” says Parvaneh Rifino, an associate real estate broker with Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Real Estate who also lives in the neighborhood.
Queen Anne-style homes are available in the Douglaston Historic District.
Early 20th-century architecture defines much of the neighborhood.
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What to know about Douglas Manor’s home prices and HOA dues
Douglas Manor is a small community of under 600 single-family homes, and low turnover means inventory is usually limited. Prices reflect that scarcity, along with the historic architecture and waterfront setting. “If you're looking to make a place a real home, I think this can be it,” Rifino says. “You walk around this neighborhood, take a breath in and say, ‘What a nice place! I love my neighborhood.’” Properties rarely list under $1 million and usually sell from the low $1 millions to the high $3 millions. Waterfront homes tend to be the priciest. All owners pay dues to the Douglas Manor Association, roughly $900 a year, that go toward maintaining the neighborhood's shoreline, private dock and security.
Historic homes rarely come on the market and have million-dollar price tags.
Douglas Manor is part of the Douglaston Historic District, and historic preservation shapes the neighborhood.
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From waterfront recreation to sailing at the Douglaston Club
The Douglas Manor Association maintains a private dock on Little Neck Bay. Members can go boating, kayaking and fishing there, and it's a popular spot to watch the sunset. There's also a mooring field where you can keep boats, kayaks and canoes. On the other side of the neighborhood, Memorial Field is a waterfront green space with soccer goals, basketball hoops and a playground. Beyond the association-maintained spaces, you're close to:
Udall’s Park Preserve, a popular spot for birdwatching and hiking
Alley Pond Park, a large green space with nature trails and athletic facilities
Douglaston Golf Course, a public 18-hole course known for its scenic views
Douglas Manor is home to the private Douglaston Club. Residents can become members and play tennis, swim in the pool and go sailing. The club also has a private dining room and hosts social events year-round.
The Douglas Manor Association maintains a private dock in Little Neck Bay.
The Douglaston Club hosts many events for its members.
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Highly rated public-school options near Douglas Manor
Douglas Manor is part of Community School District 26. Most elementary students are zoned for P.S. 98 The Douglaston School, a National Blue Ribbon School with an A rating from Niche. Many continue to Louis Pasteur M.S. 67, which also earns an A rating. High school students can apply to programs across the city, with Benjamin N. Cardozo High School serving as one nearby option with a B-plus rating.
P.S. 98 The Douglaston School is a highly rated school.
Local schools serve Douglas Manor and the surrounding communities.
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LIRR access connects Douglas Manor to Manhattan
The Douglaston LIRR station is just outside Douglas Manor, connecting the neighborhood to Manhattan on the Port Washington Branch. Trips to Penn Station take roughly 30 minutes. Several MTA bus routes connect the greater Douglaston area to other parts of Queens and Manhattan, including local and express services. Drivers are close to the Cross Island Parkway and Long Island Expressway.
The trip from the Douglaston LIRR station to Penn Station is roughly 30 minutes.
The Long Island Expressway, a major commuter route, is close by.
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Everyday shopping and dining around Douglas Manor
Douglas Manor is mostly residential, but a small cluster of restaurants near the Douglaston LIRR station gives residents a few neighborhood options. Il Toscano serves Northern Italian cuisine, while Picciotto focuses on wood-fired pizza and Sicilian dishes. More restaurants, shops and everyday services line Douglaston Parkway and Northern Boulevard. For larger errands, residents often head to:
The Bay Terrace, an open-air shopping center with Stop & Shop and national retailers
Little Neck Plaza, with fast-casual restaurants like Starbucks and Chipotle
Glen Oaks Shopping Center, for trips to Lidl, Burlington and Walgreens
Lake Success Shopping Center, where you can run errands at Target
Il Toscano is a neighborhood favorite for upscale Italian food.
Grocery stores around Douglas Manor include H-Mart.
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Douglas Manor Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Douglas Manor, Queens sell after 94 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Douglas Manor, Queens over the last 12 months is $2,885,000.
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