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2-bedroom house for sale in Hollis

88-38 197th St, Hollis, Queens, New York, NY, 11423

$1,150,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
1,165 ft² (108 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

House for sale in Hollis, Queens: 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,165 ft². Asking price $1,150,000. Built in 1925.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Beautifully maintained one-family Colonial situated on an impressive 37 x 200 lot in the heart of Hollis. Features an entry foyer with half bath, formal living room with French doors and electric fireplace, open dining area with abundant natural light, and kitchen with center island. The second floor offers two spacious bedrooms, both with walk-in closets. Well-divided basement provides additional space, bathroom, utility room with washer/dryer, and ample storage. Enjoy a private, fully fenced garden oasis with a two-tier deck, detached one-car garage, and long driveway with parking for up to four cars. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, public transportation, houses of worship, and neighborhood amenities. Only half block to Hillside Avenue.

Description from Realtor.com, shown as published there. See the original listing

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 67/100 · Fairly complete

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 50 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details17/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 118 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
    • Some points: Priced 95% above similar homes in the borough, which take longer to sell3/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1925, 1 home)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Buying costs

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

Compared with the area

Asks $1,150,000, 95% above the median asking price for 2-bedroom homes for sale in Queens.

Median here
$588,944
616 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$399,000–$843,750
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$987.12 vs $612.79
This home vs the median, 61% higher

Priced above most similar homes here and on the market longer than usual.

0.2% of these listings have cut their price.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Queens

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Hollis (LIRR)Hempstead Port Jefferson Ronkonkoma12 min walk
  • Hillside Facility (LIRR)Hempstead Montauk Port Jefferson Ronkonkoma23 min walk
  • Jamaica-179 StE F26 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 29

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

1 unit · 2 floors · built 1925

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

88-38 197 Street · BBL 4-10471-0027 · built 1925 · 1 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
One-family home
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

See the full building record

Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.