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8470 159th Street, Jamaica, NY, 11432

8beds
4baths
2,970sqft
$1,999,999
$673price/sqft
$12,403/moest. monthly cost
$496,120/yrincome needed

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

87
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
61
BikeBikeable

Schools

7/10
Ps 86Grades PK-50.2 mi
4/10
4/10
Hillcrest High SchoolGrades 9-120.3 mi

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
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Cold Wave
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Queens County and New York

Flood
Severe Storm
Snowstorm

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

MonthlyAnnual
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
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$425,245/yr
40% on housing$372,090/yr
45% on housing$330,746/yr

New York FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 20,669Commercial: 1,556
Total Premiums$32.27M
Total Exposure$7.63B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 2.5%
2.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.4%
-0.4%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$673This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 11432$603
Queens County$533

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 11432$588
Queens County$600

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

DateEventPrice
2025-12-19Listed for sale$2,200,000
1999-02-02Sold$350,000
1997-10-10Sold$90,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentRaymond Trinkle III
BrokerageEXP Realty

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