Garden Bay Manor Condominium – Astoria / Upper Ditmars – East Elmhurst
Charming pre-war (1937) garden-style condo located in the desirable Garden Bay Manor community with beautifully maintained landscaped grounds.
This top-floor, two-story 2-bedroom unit offers high ceilings, a spacious living room, dining foyer, retro-style kitchen and gas cooking, and windowed bath. Features include hardwood floors throughout, ample closet space, and additional large basement storage. Washer and dryer permitted.
Ideal for end users or investors, this bright and airy home combines classic pre-war character with generous room sizes.
Convenient location near shopping, schools, and transportation. Q69 bus on Ditmars Blvd connects to the N & W subway lines at Ditmars Blvd Station. Easy access to LaGuardia Airport.
A well-maintained, hidden gem offering excellent value in Queens.
Sold for $435,000
$435,000
1954 79th Street #2, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
2beds
839sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1939
-- sqft lot
$438,800 Zestimate®
$518/sqft
$2,928 Estimated rent
Home value
$438,800
$399,000 - $483,000
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Washer and dryer permittedBeautifully maintained landscaped groundsHigh ceilingsBright and airy homeHardwood floors throughoutGas cookingRetro-style kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Antoinette Caruso SRS 516-640-2736,
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-354-6500
Bought with:
Antoinette Caruso SRS, 10301217206
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 948812
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Common Area, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Common,Full,Partially Finished,Storage Space
- Attic: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 839
- Total interior livable area: 839 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Garden, Mailbox
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Features: Garden, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Near Shops
Details
- Parcel number: 009471148
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Garden
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Garden Bay Condo
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Landscaping, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Heat, Hot Water, Sewer, Snow Removal, Trash, Water
- HOA fee: $698 monthly
Location
- Region: East Elmhurst
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $518/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $37,391
- Annual tax amount: $3,086
- Date on market: 1/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 20 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Sold | $435,000+2.4%$518/sqft |
Source:  OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #948812 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2026 | Pending sale | $425,000$507/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #948812 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000$507/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #948812 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $37,391 +6% |
| 2024 | -- | $35,271 +2.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $34,361 +0.6% |
| 2022 | -- | $34,164 +7.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $31,862 -11.6% |
| 2020 | $2,882 +8.2% | $36,047 -2.5% |
| 2019 | $2,664 -22% | $36,974 +36.5% |
| 2018 | $3,416 +5.7% | $27,089 +6.6% |
| 2017 | $3,233 +3% | $25,420 +4.4% |
| 2016 | $3,139 | $24,346 +5% |
| 2015 | $3,139 +92.6% | $23,189 +3.9% |
| 2014 | $1,630 | $22,313 +1.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $21,955 +0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $21,773 +1.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $21,503 +10% |
| 2010 | -- | $19,548 -11.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $22,065 |
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Neighborhood: Astoria
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Ps 2 Alfred ZimbergGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Is 141 The SteinwayGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10William Cullen Bryant High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg
- Middle: Is 141 Steinway (The)
- High: William Cullen Bryant High School
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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