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168 Beach 96th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11693

Queens County

Key Facts

5Beds
4Baths
3,000Sq Ft
2003Year Built
0.05Lot (acres)

Description

Welcome to the ultimate beach lifestyle! Positioned in the heart of Rockaway Beach, this premier legal 2-apartment property offers a rare combination of modern luxury, steady rental income, and unmatched urban convenience. Weather you are a Manhattan commuter seeking a coastal sanctuary, a passionate surfer hitting the waves at the legendary Beach 90's break, or looking for a thriving community, this property delivers it all. Skip the traffic--the property is located just a blocks away from the Beach 98 Street ( A- Train /S )subway station and the Rockaway Ferry, Bringing you from the beach to Lower Manhattan in under an hour. Also at the end of the block you can jump on the Q53 to Queens Plaza Shopping Mall n 25 min or the QM16 express bus which stops at the end of the block and drops you off at Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan in 45 minutes.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential Income

Sub-Type

Duplex

Year Built

2003

Living Area

3,000 sq ft

Lot Size

0.05 acres

Parking Spaces

2

Days on Market

1

MLS® Listing#

1014476

Property Features

Interior

Other

Exterior

GardenBalconyRain Gutters

Cooling

Wall/Window Unit(s)

Heating

See RemarksOther

Flooring

Laminate

Parking

DrivewayPrivate

Laundry

Gas Dryer HookupInsideLaundry RoomOther

Fencing

FencedBack YardFront Yard

Lot Features

WaterfrontBack YardFront YardGardenLandscapedLevelNear Public Transit

Construction

Other

Windows

BlindsENERGY STAR Qualified WindowsInsulated WindowsScreensStorm Window(s)

Utilities

Natural Gas AvailableElectricity AvailableElectricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedSewer AvailableSewer ConnectedWater AvailableWater Connected

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Schools

Elementary:
Waterside Children'S Studio School
Middle:
Rockaway Collegiate High School
High:
Scholars' Academy

Financial Details

Annual Taxes

$7,062

Assessed Value

$69,180

Parcel Number

16168-0028

Affordability Calculator

$240,000

Estimated monthly payment

$6,387/mo

Principal $960,000 · Est. interest $1,339,285 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Far Rockaway, NY

$670,000
Median Listing Price
83
Median Days on Market
1,224
Median Sq Ft
$491
Median Price / Sq Ft
169
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 79% above the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 19% below the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Far Rockaway, NY.

Location

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Points of Interest in Far Rockaway, NY

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Nearby Schools

  • Beach Channel High School

    Secondary · 0.3 mi away

  • Channel View School for Research

    Secondary · 0.4 mi away

  • Rockaway Collegiate High School

    Secondary · 0.4 mi away

  • The Scholars Academy

    School · 0.4 mi away

  • Dayton Towers West Nursery

    Elementary · 0.4 mi away

  • St. Rose of Lima Catholic Academy

    School · 0.5 mi away

  • P. S. /M. S 183q Dr. Richard Green School

    School · 0.7 mi away

  • P. S. Q256

    Secondary · 0.8 mi away

  • Waterside Children's Studio School

    Elementary · 0.8 mi away

  • Success Academy Charter School - Rockaway Park Middle School

    School · 0.8 mi away

  • Waterside School for Leadership

    Secondary · 0.8 mi away

  • Martin de Porres High School

    Secondary · 0.9 mi away

  • PS/MS 47q Chris Galas School

    Elementary · 0.9 mi away

  • PS/MS 42 R Vernam

    Elementary · 1.4 mi away

  • PS/MS 47q the Chris Galas School

    Elementary · 1.5 mi away

  • Goldie Maple Academy

    School · 1.7 mi away

  • Yeshiva Mercaz Hatorah

    Elementary · 1.8 mi away

  • Yeshiva of Belle Harbor

    School · 1.8 mi away

  • PS 114

    Elementary · 2.0 mi away

  • P. S 105 the Bay School

    Elementary · 2.0 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: HomeCoin.com - 8884002513

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