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6-bedroom house for sale in Elmhurst

85-25 56th Ave, Elmhurst, Queens, New York, NY, 11373

$1,599,000
Asking price · in USD
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About this home

House for sale in Elmhurst, Queens: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Asking price $1,599,000. Built in 1915.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Discover a premier investment or ultimate live-with-income residence in the heart of Elmhurst, Queens. Sited on a 25x100 lot, this detached multi-family property will be delivered 100% vacant at closing, allowing you to set premium market rents from day one. The building generates a proven gross annual rental income of $102,000, representing a solid 5.07% Capitalization Rate in a completely free-market, non-rent-stabilized environment. The property underwent a high-end architectural gut renovation in 2008, fully replacing all underlying infrastructure-including modernized electrical wiring, updated plumbing networks, and rich hardwood floors. Fully separate utility meters for the first and second floors drastically minimize landlord oversight and protect operating margins. Intelligent Multi-Level Layout: The home features a main secure entryway that opens into a private interior vestibule, providing dedicated, separate locked entrances to each of the three independent apartments: First Floor: Fully renovated 2-Bedroom (easily reverted to 3-BR) featuring a large living room, eat-in kitchen with brand new appliances, full bathroom, in-unit washer/dryer, and direct access to a paved, secure, gated backyard with an oversized awning. Second Floor: Independent, sun-drenched 3-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom apartment with a spacious living area, modern eat-in kitchen with a dishwasher, and dedicated brand new laundry washer/dryer. Finished Basement: Completely finished with an expansive open loft layout, featuring a legal full bathroom and a dedicated kitchen/bar area. Complete with a private entrance and electric stove, this versatile space is perfect for an owner's suite, guest quarters, home office, or auxiliary recreation. All basement utilities are included. Location & Amenities: - Parking: Secure shared driveway protected by a permanent easement, comfortably accommodating off-street parking for multiple vehicles. - Transit: Unbeatable commuter location just two blocks from Queens Boulevard. A seamless 20-minute commute to Manhattan via the Grand Ave-Newtown M/R subway station and Q29 bus line. - Lifestyle: Moments from Queens Center Mall, Target, Best Buy, Rego Park Shopping Center, and Elmhurst Hospital. - Education: Adjacent to the prestigious P.S. 102 Bayview (holding an elite 9/10 ranking). Gross Rental Income 102,000 Vacancy Loss (5,100) -------------------------------------------- Effective Gross Income 96,900 Property Taxes (7,145) Operating Expenses (9,238) -------------------------------------------- Total Expenses (16,383) ========================= Net Operating Income 80,517

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 77/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 35 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • 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 379 words3/3
  • True cost15/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1915, 2 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • 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 $1,599,000, 9% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Elmhurst.

Median here
$1,465,000
16 listings, last 90 days

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More about Elmhurst

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Grand Av-NewtownM R8 min walk
  • Woodhaven BlvdM R11 min walk
  • Elmhurst AvM R18 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 24

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

The building

2 units · 2 floors · built 1915

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

85-25 56 Avenue · BBL 4-02879-0129 · built 1915 · 2 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Two-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)
$1 on Oct 1, 2025

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

See the full building record

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

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