Edgemere is located where the Rockaway peninsula meets mainland Queens. This small neighborhood sits on a strip of land about a mile long situated between Jamaica Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Apartments, multifamily and single-family homes offer proximity to the beach and to JFK Airport, generally at lower prices compared to adjacent neighborhoods.
Single-family homes range from the mid-$500,000s to the upper $600,000s. Multifamily homes typically cost between the lower $600,000s and the upper $900,000s. However, over 80% of properties in Edgemere are apartments, so it is a renter-heavy neighborhood, with more affordable housing in development. “More and more people are drawn to this area because they can find affordable, undeveloped land closer to the water,” says Fon Tongsomboon, a licensed real estate salesperson at Re/Max Elite who moved to the Rockaways in 2020. “The Beach 90s streets are getting too expensive,” Tongsomboon says, referring to the area closer to Rockaway Beach. “I’ve noticed an uptick of owners planning to build their dream houses here from scratch in the near future.”
Beach 43rd and 44th streets, which head north into Jamaica Bay, have older and smaller houses, as well as some renovated homes and undeveloped lots.
Edgemere’s architectural styles and streetscapes include:
“Edgemere is off the beaten path,” says Michael Bethoney, a broker with Nest Seekers International, who specializes in luxury new developments across New York City. “It’s tangential to urban life, [so] most people would drive.” Rockaway Freeway connects Edgemere to the rest of Queens, running parallel to the beach. In terms of public transportation, the A train runs from Manhattan to Queens, stopping twice in Edgemere. Those going to JFK Airport can pick up the AirTrain from the A Train. The airport sits right across Jamaica Bay from Edgemere. “Lots of people work at JFK— it’s a huge supplier of jobs,” Bethoney says. The QM17 express bus stops on Beach Channel Drive, which takes passengers to Manhattan within about an hour—roughly the same amount of time as the A train. There are also some bike lanes in the neighborhood.
There are recreational and commercial amenities within walking distance of Edgemere homes. Rockaway Beach Boardwalk parallels the shore, providing a peaceful place to take a beachside stroll. However, Edgemere residents have somewhat limited access to the Atlantic Ocean because of a fenced bird sanctuary. Public beach access is about 2 miles west at Rockaway Beach, where folks can swim, surf or catch the ending of the Rockaways St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a March tradition since 1975. On the western edge of the neighborhood, the Beach 59th Street Playground looks out toward the ocean. The north side of Edgemere has a community garden and Rockaway Community Park, which features walking paths, athletic courts and fishing spots in Jamaica Bay. Beach Channel Drive has a few restaurants in the middle of the neighborhood, and Beach Dunes Eats & Arts serves New American cuisine with local, seasonal ingredients. For groceries, shoppers can head to Pioneer Supermarket of Arverne and Superfresh Arverne. For a night out, Kelly Neinast, a broker at Corcoran Group who specializes in the Rockaway area, says residents can walk to Arverne, the neighborhood that borders Edgemere to the west. “Arverne has some great spots. And in the summer, there are Rockaway’s famous boardwalk concessions.”
Elementary and middle schoolers can walk to P.S. 105 – The Bay School in the neighborhood. In neighboring Far Rockaway, the highly rated Queens High School for Information, Research & Technology has a noteworthy computer science curriculum. Alternatively, the highly rated Challenge Preparatory Charter School serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Compared to adjacent Rockaway neighborhoods, Edgemere is quieter, less developed and a bit more nature-forward. However, new construction projects are bringing more housing, shopping and recreation options to Edgemere’s oceanfront location. Arverne East, a 116-acre mixed-use development from Beach 32nd to Beach 56th Streets, is projected to be completed by 2028. Edgemere Commons’ 11 mixed-use buildings will bring 2,050 units of affordable housing to the area; this project is slated to continue through 2031. “It’s a quieter part of the Rockaways right now, but with Arverne East and Edgemere Commons, it’s slowly starting to draw more businesses,” Tongsomboon says. These mixed-use developments aim to give locals better access to public outdoor space. Additionally, flood protection projects are underway throughout the Rockaways, according to Tongsomboon: “They built jetties to reinforce the dunes and they built concrete walls. If you come to Rockaway now, you’ll see the construction happening.”
Jerry Fink
Jerry Fink Real Estate Inc
(855) 944-2098
29 Total Sales
1 in Edgemere
$683,000 Price
Gregory Valvo
Revived Residential
(914) 775-7428
67 Total Sales
2 in Edgemere
$550K - $719K Price Range
Jenefer Joseph
JENEFER JOSEPH & ASSOCIATES INC
(516) 518-5230
29 Total Sales
1 in Edgemere
$667,500 Price
Cheryl Rosenthal
Realty Trends Corp
(516) 518-7267
145 Total Sales
2 in Edgemere
$575K - $790K Price Range
Orli Rokach
Realty Trends Corp
(833) 356-4074
15 Total Sales
2 in Edgemere
$469K - $790K Price Range
Dean Graber
Keller Williams Rlty Landmark
(631) 538-4225
148 Total Sales
2 in Edgemere
$567K - $815K Price Range
Airport
John F Kennedy International
23 min drive
Subway
Beach 60 Street
Subway
Beach 44 Street
Subway
Beach 36 Street
Bus
Beach Channel Dr & Beach 40 St
Bus
Beach Channel Dr & Beach 49 St
Bus
Beach Channel Dr & Beach 44 St
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Beach Channel Dr & Beach 54 St
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Edgemere | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Edgemere, Queens sell after 123 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Edgemere, Queens over the last 12 months is $570,000, up 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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