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A diverse neighborhood close to nature and the city
With its historic, single-family homes and quiet streets, Woodhaven may seem like a typical, American suburb at first glance. But after walking a few blocks and hearing the diversity of languages, it becomes clear that it’s a definitive Queens neighborhood. With its culturally diverse population and tight-knit community, Woodhaven has a little bit of everything: proximity to nature, a focus on small businesses, and access to Manhattan via the J line. “Woodhaven is a suburban enclave in a very busy borough. It’s very quiet and family-oriented, and you can get anything at your fingertips. You have Jamaica Avenue where you can get every type of food. It’s very convenient and very historic, as well,” Jennifer Scala, a real estate salesperson with Keller Williams Realty Liberty who specializes in the area. There’s also a strong sense of history fostered through local landmarks, like the historical home of Betty Smith, the author of “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.” Bordered by Forest Park to the north and the commercial thoroughfare of Atlantic Avenue to the south, residents move here for the accessibly priced homes and larger spaces.
Woodhaven has historic single family homes and quiet streets.
Bordered by Forest Park to the north residents move here for the accessibly priced homes.
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A large park with a 110-acre golf course
“The gem of Woodhaven is Forest Park, which is sometimes dubbed the ‘Central Park of Queens.’ It’s extremely beautiful with many species of birds. In some parts you can see the city skyline,” says Scala. This hilly, 500-acre forested green space offers plenty of amenities, too: “There are hiking trails, a running track, a golf course, a baseball field, a bandshell. Sometimes there’s an orchestra. It’s a beautiful place to see a concert,” she adds. There’s also a private stable offering horse rides and a century-old Forest Park Carousel that still draws visitors during the summer months, and like many of the area’s homes, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The gem of Woodhaven is Forest Park, which is sometimes dubbed the Central Park of Queens.
Forest Park is a 500 acre forested green space that offers plenty of amenities.
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Mostly single-family homes with some co-ops
Single-family properties range between $550,000 to $900,000. Although prices are substantially higher than the rest of the U.S., they’re on par with the rest of Queens County. Beautiful, three-bedroom Craftsman-style homes can go for $699,000, while move-in ready, detached single-family homes list for $799,000. Steps away from the park, a three-bedroom can list for $739,000; closer to Atlantic Avenue, a gorgeous Dutch colonial can go for $825,000, but a seven-bedroom, restored Victorian can run up to $1.2 million. Multifamily duplexes list for just under $1 million. Snug co-ops near the park list around $225,000.
In Woodwaven, move in ready, single-family properties range between $550,000 to $900,000.
In Woodhaven a seven-bedroom, restored Victorian can run up to $1.2 million.
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Internationally-focused gastronomy with limited shopping
Locally-owned, globally inspired dining can be found along Jamaica Avenue, including Dominican, Ecuadorean, Chinese and Mexican. Schmidt’s Candy, a favorite for both little ones and adults, has been making classic German sweets since 1925, making it a great stop on the way to the park. Health food is fairly difficult to come by, but it’s something the neighborhood is trying to address. When it comes to nightlife, Neir’s Tavern has been slinging pints and a savory selection of bar food since 1829, and many would recognize the bar’s interior from the classic film “Goodfellas.” Stop & Shop serves as the main grocery store on Atlantic Avenue, C Town is northwest on Jamaica Avenue, and bodegas, barber shops and beauty salons can also be found in between.
Locally-owned, globally inspired dining can be found along Jamaica Avenue in Woodhaven.
Neir’s Tavern has been slinging pints and a savory selection of bar food since 1829.
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B-rated schools within District 27
Students are served by the New York City Public School District 27 with four elementary schools in the neighborhood. Each school receives either a B-plus or B-minus rating on Niche, including P.S. 97Q The Forest Park School, which scores in the top 1,000 public elementary schools in the state. J.H.S. 210 - Elizabeth Blackwell, a B-rated middle school in the area, is ranked in the top 500 and has a notable theater program. High schoolers can attend the B-plus-rated Urban Assembly School for Collaborative Healthcare or the Brooklyn Lab School near Forest Park.
Elizabeth Blackwel JHS is ranked #456 in New York Middle Schools.
High schoolers can attend the B-plus-rated Urban Assembly School for Collaborative Healthcare.
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Community-centric yearly events
As part of the Woodhaven Business Improvement District, or BID, many arts, culture and community-driven events happen throughout the year, from street fairs to Taste of Woodhaven and the Annual Tree Lighting. Workshops and community classes also take place within Forest Park.
Several subway stops available along Jamaica Avenue
The J and Z train lines can be accessed at various stops along Jamaica Avenue: Woodhaven Blvd, 85 St–Forest Pkwy and 75 St–Elderts Ln. Residents can access Manhattan in roughly 45 minutes to an hour. Multiple bus lines, including the Q52 and Q53, link residents to Woodside and the Rockaways.
The Wodhaven Blvd. station in Woodhaven is serviced by the J and Z trains going to Manhattan.
In addition to local bus service Woodhaven residents can take express buses to Manhattan.
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Woodhaven is safe and quiet place to raise a family.To improve the community I feel there should be more events like fairs maybe a farmers market .
3.0Current Resident
7/7/2017Niche Review
It's a very diverse neighborhood and the people are friendly. It has your typical issues about any neighbourhood but it's still home.
4.0Niche User
7/31/2016Niche Review
Housing is generally very nice in this are, all the houses are generally well-kept.
3.0Current Resident
11/2/2016Niche Review
I like living here, it's very diverse and an easy commute to Manhattan and Brooklyn. The only things I don't like are the buses and the littering. The streets are very dirty around here and it's embarrassing. The buses are never on time and it is extremely frustrating.
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Woodhaven Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Woodhaven, Queens sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Woodhaven, Queens over the last 12 months is $704,500, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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