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Saint Albans

Saint Albans

3.7
$729,311 Average Value
$532 Average Price per Sq Ft
60 Homes For Sale

A history of Black music legends in an urban residential setting

The musical legacy of this small Southeast Queens community is formidable and continues to draw people to the area. Previous residents include jazz greats like Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, James Brown and John Coltrane, as well as hip-hop pioneers LL Cool J and members of A Tribe Called Quest. “The roots are still there,” says Chatter Singh, a Queens native and real estate agent for Keller Williams Liberty. “Folks have been there 40, 50, 60 years. It’s a multi-generational community.” The St. Albans Community Living Center, a veterans hospital, is also integral to this proud and historically minded community.

The musical legacy of Saint Albans community is formidable and continues to draw new people.
The musical legacy of Saint Albans community is formidable and continues to draw new people.
Musician Oval which is in Archie Spigner Park is a great place for relaxation.
Musician Oval which is in Archie Spigner Park is a great place for relaxation.
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Large lots and a historic district

“The beauty of St. Albans is that it has larger-sized lots compared to other areas of Queens,” says Singh. “You have more garages and larger homes, more reasonably priced.” The majority of the homes in the area are single-family properties, thanks to rezoning that discourages housing density. Homes include colonials, Cape Cods and Tudors, many of them three-bedrooms, with prices ranging from $575,000 to $800,000. Colonial Revival and Tudor-style homes in the subdivision of Addisleigh Park, recently designated a historic locale by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, date to the 1930s and list for about $800,000 to $1 million. Distressed properties in St. Albans can be bought for around $500,000. "Home prices in this area can be really far apart, because of location," says Michele Cheng, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. "It's at the intersection of a bunch of different lifestyles in Queens."

Older tudor style homes made of brick can be found throughout St Albans.
Older tudor style homes made of brick can be found throughout St Albans.
Single family Dutch Colonial homes found in St Albans.
Single family Dutch Colonial homes found in St Albans.
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Jamaican food, a small theater and a big arena

Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine are staples here, and popular restaurants include Fishnet and The Smokehouse. Korean and Chinese food is also available. John’s Farm Market on Farmers Boulevard sells groceries and Earnest Foods is a locally-owned organic and natural grocery store. Founded in 1970, the Black Spectrum Theatre in Roy Wilkins Park performs socially conscious plays for the community. The UBS Arena in nearby Elmont opened in 2021 and hosts concerts, events and is the home of the New York Islanders. In addition to offering entertainment options, Singh credits the venue with bringing jobs to the area and raising property values.

Authentic Jamaican takeout food can be ordered at The Smokehouse in St Albans.
Authentic Jamaican takeout food can be ordered at The Smokehouse in St Albans.
Delicious fish and chicken curry are served in Fishnet restaurant in Saint Albans.
Delicious fish and chicken curry are served in Fishnet restaurant in Saint Albans.
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Small group learning and college prep

Roy Wilkins School employs small instructional groups in the classroom and enrolls students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. It receives a B-minus rating from Niche. Susan B. Anthony Academy offers strong social-emotional support to students and gets the same Niche rating. Pathways College Preparatory School serves 6th to 12th grade and offers numerous college-level classes. It receives a C rating.

Pathways College Prep is a public school located in St. Albans.
Pathways College Prep is a public school located in St. Albans.
The P.S. 136 Roy Wilkins main entrance is located on 115th Ave.
The P.S. 136 Roy Wilkins main entrance is located on 115th Ave.
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Two lively parks and a $92 million upgrade

Archie Spigner Park is a lively community green with athletic fields, playgrounds and a splash pad. Musician’s Oval is an open lawn that pays tribute to the area’s musical history and hosts The St. Albans Jazz and R&B Festival every summer. Entrances to it feature paved constellations with the best date and time to see them in the night sky. The 54-acre Roy Wilkins Park nearby offers numerous sporting fields, ball courts and playgrounds plus a four-acre gardening plot where locals can grow their own produce. The attached recreation center is undergoing a $92 million investment from the city, including the installation of an Olympic-size swimming pool.

The Roy Wilkins Family Center within St. Albans serves as a community hub for diverse activities
The Roy Wilkins Family Center within St. Albans serves as a community hub for diverse activities
Roy Wilkins Park of St Albans is 54 acres and has many features like a pond and tennis.
Roy Wilkins Park of St Albans is 54 acres and has many features like a pond and tennis.
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An LIRR station, and major roads to other boroughs and Long Island

Midtown Manhattan can be reached in about an hour via the Long Island Railroad from the St. Albans station or by car on Interstate 495. To the south, the Belt Parkway provides access to Brooklyn and other parts of Queens. The Cross Island Parkway connects to Queens and the Bronx, and Route 27 extends the length of Long Island. Many homes have private driveways, and parking is plentiful here.

Gain quick access into St Albans and across Queens with the LIRR.
Gain quick access into St Albans and across Queens with the LIRR.
The southern part of Saint Albans lies Belt Parkway that connects Brooklyn and other Queens area
The southern part of Saint Albans lies Belt Parkway that connects Brooklyn and other Queens area
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

John F Kennedy International

9 min drive

Train

Saint Albans Station

Bus

120 Av & 196 St

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111 Av & 175 St

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Farmers Blvd & 132 Av

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Sayres Av & 180 St

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Baisley Blvd & Merrill St

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Merrick Blvd & Montauk St

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Linden Blvd & 195 St

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 47 Reviews
3.0 Current Resident
11/26/2016 Niche Review
It's a nice area, no one bothers you and people are generally pleasant. Many fast food restaurants and delis are in the area and for the religious there are more than a few churches around as well.
3.0 Current Resident
4/25/2020 Niche Review
It gets noisy sometimes late at night which worries me. Aside from that, it's a chill neighborhood with close by things you may need (groceries, laundry, barbers/hair salon, dollar store, restaurants, schools, gas stations, etc.)
4.0 Current Resident
1/14/2019 Niche Review
There are plenty of schools in this area. Neighbors are friendly and pleasant. Traffic can be a bit frustrating at times, but that's hardly unique to St. Albans
3.0 Current Resident
2/7/2025 Niche Review
It's my neighbourhood from since I was a child, the community is very welcoming and beautiful and has so much liveliness
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Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,162
Number of Homes for Sale
60
Median Year Built
1932
Months of Supply
5.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,689
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,474
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
10
Median Rent
$3,100
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,650
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,811
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,529
Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,758
Median Condo Rent
$3,200
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,825

Demographics

Total Population
37,593
Median Age
43
Population Density
28 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$95,774
Above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$120,099

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.2%
College Graduates
24.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.8%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
18''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Very walkable

Walkability®

80 / 100

Exceptional public transit

Transit®

100 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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Saint Albans
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