For Sale91d on marketHistoric · 116 yrs
85-40 79th Street
Woodhaven, NY, 11421 • Woodhaven • Queens County
$799,000
$566/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
1,412Sqft
0.05 acLot
1910Built
Property DNA
Other Style
Built 1910 · 116 years of history
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91 days on market
Established listing
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Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1910 · Historic
Welcome to 8540 79th Street, a beautifully maintained detached single-dwelling home located on a quiet residential block in the heart of Woodhaven. This home offers the perfect balance of peaceful suburban living with unbeatable city convenience. Situated just minutes from Forest Park , residents enjoy easy access to expansive green space featuring trails, playgrounds, and recreational facilities—ideal for outdoor lovers alike. Commuters will appreciate the short distance(approximately 5 minutes) to the J Train – Woodhaven Blvd Station , providing direct and efficient service to Manhattan. Property Highlights: Fully detached single-dwelling home. Spacious layout with multiple bedrooms. Updated kitchen with modern finished. Fully finished basement, perfect for recreation, home office, or extended living space. Large private backyard, ideal for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing. Quiet residential street with nearby shops, supermarkets, and major roadways. This home truly has the nature, transit, and community—making it one of the good places to live in Woodhaven.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights large private backyard, fully finished basement, and fully detached single-dwelling home as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,043/month
Principal & Interest$3,977
Property Tax$799
Insurance$266
Down payment20% ($159,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.35% rate · 30yr fixed · $639,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year Built1910
HeatingSteam, Other
CoolingWall/Window Unit(s)
ParkingOther
Lot2,000 sqft
Days on Zillow91 Days
Price/sqft$566
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence, Residential
StyleOther
Year built1910
Systems
HeatingSteam, Other
CoolingWall/Window Unit(s)
Water / SewerOther / Other
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOther
BasementFinished,Full
Lot2,000 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodWoodhaven
Annual tax$6,138
Parcel088450032
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Other
Appliances
Cooktop
Refrigerator
Heating
Steam
Other
Cooling
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Exterior Features
Parking
Other
Utilities
See Remarks
Room details
3 rooms detailed
Other
BasementOther
FirstOther
SecondListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market91
Tax rate0.86%
Price/sqft$566
On marketJan 9, 2026
PostedJan 9, 2026
Last sold$565,000
MLS updatedApr 7, 2026
Tour days9
Views476
Favorites16
How are the schools in Woodhaven?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Woodhaven, NY, 11421
Price history
10 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 9, 2026Listed For Sale$799,000$566OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 13, 2020Sold$565,000$400OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 13, 2020Price Change$569,000$403Prospes Real Estate Corp
Feb 11, 2020Listed For Sale$559,000$396Prospes Real Estate Corp
Nov 26, 2019Listing Removed$559,000$396Prospes Real Estate Corp
Oct 14, 2019Listed For Sale$559,000$396Prospes Real Estate Corp
Dec 23, 2009Sold$345,000$244Public Record
May 18, 1999Sold$180,000$127Public Record
Oct 29, 1998Sold$56,000$40Public Record
Jan 6, 1998Sold$500—Public Record
Listed For Sale$799,000
Jan 9, 2026•$566/sqft•OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$565,000
Mar 13, 2020•$400/sqft•OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$569,000
Feb 13, 2020•$403/sqft•Prospes Real Estate Corp
Listed For Sale$559,000
Feb 11, 2020•$396/sqft•Prospes Real Estate Corp
Listing Removed$559,000
Nov 26, 2019•$396/sqft•Prospes Real Estate Corp
Listed For Sale$559,000
Oct 14, 2019•$396/sqft•Prospes Real Estate Corp
Sold$345,000
Dec 23, 2009•$244/sqft•Public Record
Sold$180,000
May 18, 1999•$127/sqft•Public Record
Sold$56,000
Oct 29, 1998•$40/sqft•Public Record
Sold$500
Jan 6, 19980•Public Record
Tax history
17 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2024—$43,800
Apr 11, 2023—$46,860
Apr 11, 2022—$40,320
Apr 11, 2021—$36,300
Apr 11, 2020$5,456$37,260
Apr 11, 2019$4,858$36,720
Apr 11, 2018$4,806$22,975
Apr 11, 2017$4,641$22,768
Apr 11, 2016$3,897$21,480
Apr 11, 2015$3,897$21,508
Apr 11, 2014$2,394$20,292
Apr 11, 2013—$19,146
Apr 11, 2012—$19,146
Apr 11, 2011—$18,998
Apr 11, 2010—$17,924
Apr 11, 2009—$16,910
Apr 11, 2008—$15,955
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Woodhaven, NY • Queens County
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New York
Nearby zip codes
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