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Forest Park

Forest Park

Urban Core Neighborhood in Queens, New York

Queens County 11385, 11421
$503,822 Average Value

Desirable Queens neighborhood popular with park lovers

Forest Park is a quaint and hilly neighborhood in a very desirable section of Queens surrounding one of the largest parks in New York City. Home buyers looking for a feeling of being in the country in the city won’t be able to do much better than this elegant neighborhood.
Forest Park Golf Course is a leafy public course with elevated greens & 3 water holes.
Forest Park Golf Course is a leafy public course with elevated greens & 3 water holes.
Spanish Revival style homes are prominent near Forest Park.
Spanish Revival style homes are prominent near Forest Park.
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Wildlife and sports at Forest Park

“It’s one of the largest parks in New York City. It’s very big and there’s a field for every sport you can think of. In the woods and on the trails, you’re going to see wildlife you don’t think of when you think of New York City.” So says Chatter Singh, a longtime Queens resident and licensed real estate agent with Keller Williams Liberty Realty. Forest Park is the green space he’s describing. The park is over 500 acres, 400 of which are wooded and, in addition to full time locals like hawks and pheasants, the park hosts over 100 species of migrating birds every year. In May, you can check out the “Warbler Wave” as hundreds of brightly colored songbirds stop by during migration.
Forest Park Tennis Courts is a public tennis facility utilized by the Woodhaven community.
Forest Park Tennis Courts is a public tennis facility utilized by the Woodhaven community.
The gem of Woodhaven is Forest Park, which is sometimes dubbed the Central Park of Queens.
The gem of Woodhaven is Forest Park, which is sometimes dubbed the Central Park of Queens.
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Eclectic homes with historic style

Residents of Forest Park are lucky because every home in this small hilltop hamlet is within a few blocks of the park and many have views across the East River to the Manhattan skyline. In the few blocks north and south of the park that comprise this community, you’ll find colonial revival and Victorian row houses, ivy-covered mansions on large lots and prewar brick high rises. Vibrantly colored colonial revival row houses with wooden siding and several bedrooms on the steps of the park are currently selling for around $1.5 million. Parkside, seven-story prewar condo buildings offer two- and three-bedroom units for under $400,000 with low maintenance fees. Pretty old detached Victorian row houses with gambrel roofs can be found for well under $1 million. On the north side of the park, a five-bedroom brick mansion is listed at $2.7 million.
A Gothic Revival Mansion in Kew Gardens.
A Gothic Revival Mansion in Kew Gardens.
Forest Park residents have their share of Mansions in the neighborhood.
Forest Park residents have their share of Mansions in the neighborhood.
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Local schools receive high marks from the NYC Dept. of Education

Forest Park is too small for its own schools, so students attend those in adjacent neighborhoods. PS 66 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Elementary School is 120 years old. The Richardsonian Romanesque-style building is on the National Register of Historic Places, and the school’s ethos of reading as a way of life has kept it in the top 1% of city schools in all metrics, according to the New York City Department of Education.
Students at PS 66 can have fun on their playground track during recess or after school.
Students at PS 66 can have fun on their playground track during recess or after school.
PS 66 is a top rated public Elementary school located in Richmond Hill.
PS 66 is a top rated public Elementary school located in Richmond Hill.
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Groceries, restaurants and small businesses

Most of the commercial activity is three blocks south along Jamaica Avenue in Woodhaven or a few blocks north into Forest Hills, although there is a small commercial hub where Woodhaven Boulevard intersects Myrtle Avenue near the center of Forest Park. Here, you’ll find Don Tequila Urban Cantina, a Mexican restaurant and local watering hole, two gas stations, an urgent care and a few other small businesses. If you’re in the mood for a walk or a pint or both, Neir’s Tavern is about as old school NYC as you can find. This 1829 pub is a favorite of location scouts for NYC film productions and New Yorkers near and far. On the edge of Forest Park and Forest Hill to the north, the Cinemart Cinemas shows independent films and runs its own café. Two supermarkets lie just north of the park, as well.
Don Tequila Urban Cantina is an informal hangout spot that serves tacos and quesadillas.
Don Tequila Urban Cantina is an informal hangout spot that serves tacos and quesadillas.
Although Forest Park is in a mostly residential area it also passes through a commercial hub.
Although Forest Park is in a mostly residential area it also passes through a commercial hub.
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Riding the J train

The J train along Jamaica Avenue and the E/F near the Kew Gardens courthouse are both walking distance from Forest Park and two expressways intersect at Union Turnpike just a few blocks west.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Michael Tirelli

    Michael Tirelli

    Kaye Realty & Development Inc

    (877) 375-6812

    12 Total Sales

    6 in Forest Park

    $170K - $400K Price Range

    Michael Tirelli
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  • Abraham Ortiz

    Abraham Ortiz

    Voro LLC

    (347) 657-3147

    49 Total Sales

    2 in Forest Park

    $190K - $315K Price Range

    Abraham Ortiz
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  • Vincent Koo

    Vincent Koo

    EXP Realty

    (929) 552-9370

    81 Total Sales

    2 in Forest Park

    $299K - $535K Price Range

    Vincent Koo
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  • Jessica Akde Elmazi

    Jessica Akde Elmazi

    Compass Greater NY LLC

    (888) 904-8014

    217 Total Sales

    1 in Forest Park

    $520,000 Price

    Jessica Akde Elmazi
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  • Marlanea Sopp

    Marlanea Sopp

    Keller Williams Rlty. Landmark

    (347) 796-3735

    13 Total Sales

    1 in Forest Park

    $999,000 Price

    Marlanea Sopp
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  • Dawn Frojen

    Dawn Frojen

    Keller Williams Realty Empire

    (888) 861-4543

    14 Total Sales

    1 in Forest Park

    $450,000 Price

    Dawn Frojen
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Laguardia

14 min drive

Bus

Park La S & Abingdon Rd

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Metropolitan Av & Forest Park Dr

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Myrtle Av & 108 St

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Myrtle Av & Woodhaven Bl

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Woodhaven Bl & 81 Rd

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Park La S & Myrtle Av

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Woodhaven Bl & Myrtle Av

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Forest Park US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
238
Median Year Built
1954
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,366
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
988
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
991
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
817
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,395

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    6 - 7pm

    83-25 98 St Unit 3T, Woodhaven, NY 11421

    $210,000

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 750 Sq Ft
    • 83-25 98 St
    • Unit 3T

    I am proud to present this amazing 1 bedroom 1 bathroom coop apartment. This unit was beautifully renovated and well maintain. Apartment features spacious living room, oversized bedroom, exceptional(custom made) and very well organized kitchen, and nicely updated bathroom. Very convenient layout and abundance of closet space. very well maintained building with laundry, storage and bike room.

    Teresa Jasinski RE/MAX City Square

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
4,831
Median Age
48
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$82,963
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,049

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
40.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.4%
% Population in Labor Force
60.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
3''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit Score®

75 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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Forest Park
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Kaye Realty & Development Inc
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Michael Tirelli
Michael Tirelli
Kaye Realty & Development Inc
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