53-21 240th St Flushing, NY 11362
Douglaston NeighborhoodEstimated payment $12,081/month
Highlights
- Greenhouse
- Gourmet Galley Kitchen
- 0.27 Acre Lot
- P.S. 098 The Douglaston School Rated A
- Panoramic View
- Cape Cod Architecture
About This Home
Welcome to this exceptional and spacious single-family home located in the heart of Douglaston, Queens, offering rare country-style living on a quiet, tree-lined private road. Beautifully maintained and set on an large 126 x 95 landscaped lot with a serene waterfall, this unique corner property overlooks the protected Alley Pond, ensuring permanent privacy and unobstructed views. Fence all around. The open-concept first floor features a generous living room with a fireplace, a large kitchen with granite countertop and stainless steel appliances. Kitchen has a skylight and breakfast area, a formal dining room ideal for entertaining, a family room with cathedral ceilings, a full bathroom, and a bedroom, along with a legal sun-filled four-season Florida room. Upstairs boasts an oversized primary bedroom, two additional bedrooms, walk-in closet and a full bathroom. The full basement includes a laundry room, boiler room, storage, and a partially finished area. An additional legal brick outbuilding offers versatile use as a shed, workshop, summer kitchen, or BBQ area. It has 2 car garage with grage opening and additional 5 cars parking. Conveniently located near public transportation including local and express buses and the LIRR (just 20 minutes to Manhattan). You are also just minutes from major highways (LIE and Cross Island Pkway) and it's making this location ideal for those on the go. It is close to schools, parks, shopping, and houses of worship—this rare gem truly must be seen to be appreciated.
Listing Agent
LAFFEY REAL ESTATE Brokerage Phone: 718-224-3900 License #40DU0896211 Listed on: 10/03/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,832
Year Built
- Built in 1950
Lot Details
- 0.27 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 126 x 95
- Cul-De-Sac
- Stone Wall
- Chain Link Fence
- Brick Fence
- Landscaped
- Private Lot
- Secluded Lot
- Corner Lot
- Level Lot
- Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
- Hilly Lot
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
Property Views
- Panoramic
- Park or Greenbelt
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- A-Frame Home
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Aluminum Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3,215 Sq Ft Home
- Beamed Ceilings
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Skylights
- Chandelier
- Double Pane Windows
- Insulated Windows
- Casement Windows
- Window Screens
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
- Entrance Foyer
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Storage
- Finished Basement
Kitchen
- Gourmet Galley Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Breakfast Bar
- Convection Oven
- Cooktop
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Storm Doors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Terrace
- Greenhouse
- Shed
- Pergola
- Rain Gutters
- Private Mailbox
Location
- Property is near public transit
Schools
- Ps 98 Douglaston Elementary School
- JHS 67 Louis Pasteur Middle School
- Benjamin N Cardozo High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Baseboard Heating
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 32 / 8176
- Assessor Parcel Number 08176-0032
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | $10,219 | $53,933 | $24,491 | $29,442 |
2024 | $10,219 | $50,880 | $32,736 | $18,144 |
2023 | $11,561 | $57,558 | $26,453 | $31,105 |
2022 | $7,276 | $54,300 | $27,300 | $27,000 |
2021 | $11,832 | $56,220 | $27,300 | $28,920 |
2020 | $13,081 | $61,800 | $27,300 | $34,500 |
2019 | $12,727 | $62,460 | $27,300 | $35,160 |
2018 | $11,700 | $57,396 | $21,459 | $35,937 |
2017 | $11,096 | $54,432 | $24,521 | $29,911 |
2016 | $10,881 | $54,432 | $24,521 | $29,911 |
2015 | $6,193 | $53,739 | $20,428 | $33,311 |
2014 | $6,193 | $50,698 | $20,885 | $29,813 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
---|---|---|---|---|
10/03/2025 10/03/25 | For Sale | $2,100,000 | -- | $653 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Deed | -- | -- | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: OneKey® MLS
MLS Number: 920355

APN: 08176-0032
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