




8470 159th Street, Jamaica, NY, 11432
About This Home
Stunning Updated 8 Bedroom Brick Duplex With Finished Basement Apartment. This move-in ready property offers space, updates, and tons of flexibility. The owner’s unit features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and a bright kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The second unit includes 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and well lit kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The fully finished basement includes a separate entrance and a kitchen already installed, along with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom; with the proper permits, this space could serve as a third unit. The home has central air and central vacuum throughout. Outside, you will find a fenced backyard with a paved patio area and a covered deck. Parking is easy with driveway parking and a one-car garage. The roof is only one year old, and there are many additional updates throughout the home. Lovingly maintained year after year, this property is ready for its next chapter. Located within 1 mile of the F, E, J, and Z subway lines and numerous bus routes including Q1, Q25, Q65, Q43, Q44-SBS, Q46, Q48, Q56, Q110, Q111, Q112, Q113, Q114, Q115, and QM5, offering excellent access to transportation throughout Queens and beyond. Within 3 miles of 165th Street Mall, Jamaica Colosseum Mall, Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, Captain Tilly Park, Roy Wilkins Park, Detective Keith L. Williams Park, Forest Park, Queens Hospital Center, and many restaurants and local services.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1998
Materials
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Duplex,Multi Family
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: Washer/Dryer Hookup,In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Features
- First Floor Bedroom,Built-in Features,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Central Vacuum,Chefs Kitchen,Entrance Foyer,Granite Counters,High Speed Internet,Recessed Lighting,Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,970
- Total interior livable area: 2,970 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 097820029
- Special condition: None
Features
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 4,000 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Cold Wave
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Queens County and New York
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $10,113 | $121,356 |
| Home Insurance * | $551 | $6,612 |
| Property Taxes | $1,249 | $14,988 |
| Electricity | $490 | $5,889 |
| Total | $12,403 | $148,836 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New York FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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vs Other Active Listings
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-19 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000 |
| 1999-02-02 | Sold | $350,000 |
| 1997-10-10 | Sold | $90,000 |
