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Sold for $768,500
  • $768,500

    85-40 253rd Street, Bellerose, NY 11426

    3beds
    1,400sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1935
    4,000 Square Feet Lot
    $693,300 Zestimate®
    $549/sqft
    $3,676 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $693,300

    $631,000 - $763,000

    $3,676/mo

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    What's special

    Great Starter Home In Bellerose, Queens. House is Situated Mid Block. One and half block from Hillside Ave. Close to shopping and public transportation. The House Features Living Room With Fireplace And A Large Eat-In-Kitchen With Sliding Doors Leading To Private Backyard and finished basement with 1/2 bath, Additional information: Appearance:Excellent,Separate Hotwater Heater:yes

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Ashok S. Jain 718-755-2277,

    LAFFEY REAL ESTATE 718-347-3202

    Bought with:

    Guilian Waltzer, 10401349105

    Prospes Real Estate Corp

    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 861419MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Bedroom 1
    • Description: 2 bedrooms
    • Level: Second
    Other
    • Description: Full finished basement, half bath
    • Level: Basement
    Kitchen
    • Description: Eat in kitchen, living room with dining area, master bedroom, full bath
    • Level: First
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Eat-in Kitchen, Master Downstairs, Formal Dining
    • Basement: Finished,Full
    • Attic: None
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,400
    • Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Private, Detached
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    Lot
    • Size: 4,000 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 40 x 100
    • Features: Near Public Transit, Near School, Near Shops, Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 086200048
    • Special conditions: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cape Cod
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Brick, Vinyl Siding
    Condition
    • Year built: 1935

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    • Amenities included: Park
    Location
    • Region: Bellerose

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $549/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $719,000
    • Annual tax amount: $7,201
    • Date on market: 5/13/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 76 days
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Electric utility on property: Yes

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/5/2025Sold$768,500-3.8%$549/sqft
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #861419 Report a problem
    7/28/2025Pending sale$799,000$571/sqft
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #861419 Report a problem
    6/3/2025Price change$799,000-2.4%$571/sqft
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #861419 Report a problem
    5/13/2025Price change$819,000-0.1%$585/sqft
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #861419 Report a problem
    8/19/2024Listed for sale$819,999+29.1%$586/sqft
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3573310 Report a problem
    10/28/2021Sold$635,000+58.8%$454/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/31/2021Pending sale$399,999$286/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX International #453775 Report a problem
    8/26/2021Listed for sale$399,999$286/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX International #453775 Report a problem
    7/28/2021Listing removed--
    Source: RE/MAX International Report a problem
    7/13/2021Listed for sale$399,999-8.7%$286/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy Report a problem
    4/1/2012Listing removed$438,000$313/sqft
    Source: Laffey Fine Homes #2431630 Report a problem
    9/19/2011Listed for sale$438,000+2333.3%$313/sqft
    Source: Laffey Fine Homes #2431630 Report a problem
    7/23/1999Sold$18,000$13/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $43,140 +8%
    2024-- $39,960 -11.1%
    2023-- $44,940 -4.8%
    2022-- $47,220 +8.3%
    2021-- $43,620 -0.5%
    2020$3,352 +6%$43,860 +7.3%
    2019$3,162 -49.4%$40,860 +36.7%
    2018$6,251 +3.4%$29,880 +0.8%
    2017$6,045 +121%$29,655 +6%
    2016$2,735 $27,977 +6%
    2015$2,735 +86.3%$26,394 +6%
    2014$1,468 $24,900 -3.5%
    2013-- $25,800 +4.4%
    2012-- $24,720 -2.8%
    2011-- $25,440 +1.8%
    2010-- $24,979 +6%
    2009-- $23,566 +6%
    2008-- $22,233
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Floral park

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: James J Ambrose School
    • Middle: Irwin Altman Middle School 172
    • High: Martin Van Buren 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.