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Queens neighborhood home to St. John's College
Hillcrest is like a tiny college town the middle of Queens. Like any college town, the neighborhood benefits in both practical and intangible ways from its proximity to an august institution of higher learning. According to licensed real estate agent Chatter Singh with Keller Williams Liberty, St. John’s College is “one of the most important parts of this community. It also makes the neighborhood a great investment for owning because you can rent to college students.” As the site of several yearly cultural events and home to formidable sports teams – the Red Storm men’s basketball team has made the NCAA Final Four twice – St. John’s University is a gift that keeps on giving for Hillcrest homeowners.
Eclectic housing styles along wide streets
Pretty colonial revivals on small lots, original and renovated Cape Cods and new constructions line these wide streets. The sky is wide open here, making the horizon look more like nearby Long Island than New York City – even though the subway is just three avenues away. Prewar Colonials with siding painted in pastel colors, three bedrooms and walk out basements are selling for $800,000 and up. Renovated homes on corner lots with landscaped backyards sell for $1 million. A recently constructed neo-Italian Renaissance brick mansion with four bedrooms – two of them with balconies – is on the market for $2.3 million. Attached colonial row houses are less expensive with three-bedroom brick homes listing for closer to $700,000.
Well-rated public schools and St. John's College
Schools are excellent in this part of Queens. Fresh Meadows Elementary is ranked in the top 10% of schools in New York City by the Department of Education and won the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award. The local middle school, JHS 216 George J Ryan, is ranked in the top 3% of city schools. The Small Learning Communities model at Hillcrest High School makes it feel like several small schools within one. Its Model UN and journalism electives are standouts.
The Red Storm men’s basketball team is probably the most famous athletic team at St. John’s University, but the athletic department consistently performs well in nearly every sport in the competitive Big East conference and all games are open to the public. The Catholic college offers daily mass for residents and its campus bookstore and Yeh Art Gallery, which shows both amateur and professional exhibitions, are open to visitors.
Parks, playgrounds and sports
Utopia Playground offers play structures and shady benches under old growth London plane and cherry trees. But Cunningham Park is the most popular around here. This 350-acre wooded green space is just 10 blocks or a couple of bus stops west and is the site of innumerable sporting fields and courts plus a lovely meandering and oft-visited greenway.
Locally owned restaurants with global flavors
“Queens is a melting pot – we know this,” says Singh. The presence and popularity of the kosher supermarket down the street from St. John’s is a great illustration of this, as is Boon Dee Moo Ka Ta Thai BBQ, which has an all-you-can-eat hot pot bar that was singled out by Eater Magazine as one of the best in the vicinity. More intrepid foodies can walk south to Little Guyana for some of the best West Indian food in NYC along Hillside Avenue where the E/F subway train runs. But this being a college neighborhood, there are pizza restaurants and donut shops galore along Hillcrest’s main thoroughfare, Union Turnpike.
Getting to Manhattan and Long Island
With Midtown Manhattan under 40 minutes away during rush hour and the Long Beach, Long Island boardwalk just 20 miles south, residents of Hillcrest get the opportunities and amenities of New York City and the calm vibes and outdoor recreation of Long Island for a very competitive price.
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Parks in this Area
Judge Moses Weinstein Playground
Joseph Austin Playground
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Fresh Meadows Playground
Basketball
Playground
Electric Playground
Utopia Playground
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Emerald Playground
Transit
Airport
Laguardia
13 min drive
Bus
164 St & 76 Av
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Union Tp & 171 St
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164 St & 78 Av
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164 St & 77 Av
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Union Tp & 174 St
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Union Tp & 166 St
Hillcrest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hillcrest, Queens sell after 157 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Hillcrest, Queens over the last 12 months is $311,245, down 56% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Spacious and versatile, this extended 6-bedroom home is ideally situated in the heart of Jamaica Hills. Designed with a mother-daughter layout, it offers generous living space and hardwood floors throughout. The first floor features a grand foyer, a large living room, an eat-in kitchen with access to a beautifully landscaped backyard, three bedrooms, a full bathroom, and ample closet space.
Welcome to this brand-new luxury single-family home nestled in the heart of Fresh Meadows. This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence showcases exceptional craftsmanship with soaring double-height ceilings, oversized windows, and modern finishes throughout. The main level features a sun-filled open living area, a sleek chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry and a waterfall island, along with a guest
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This lovely Colonial-style home is located on a highly desirable block in Fresh Meadows and boasts three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The first floor includes a living room, dining room, kitchen with hardwood floors throughout. On the second floor, you'll find three bedrooms and a full bathroom. The fully finished basement comes with an additional full bathroom, laundry, and utility room. The
A Spacious And Bright 3 Bedroom 2nd Floor Apt in Flushing. It Features Living room, Dinning room , A Large open Kitchen and 1 Bathroom. A storage space in the Unit. Hardwood Floor Throughout. Heat and Water Included in Rent. No parking / Easy street parking. Close to Highway, Queens Bus Stop( Q65 ). Shopping Area and St. John University.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
17,229
Median Age
36
Population Density
72 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,202
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$112,300
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.9%
College Graduates
44.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.2%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
72/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
71/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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