Living in Bellerose
Key metrics and insights for homebuyers and sellers evaluating Bellerose, Queens, NY 11426.
Coops: among live listings asking under $300K, median monthly maintenance runs about $956 (8 listings). At $300K and above, the median climbs to $1,211 (7 listings).
Live MLS listing data for Bellerose; medians refresh as inventory changes. Every building sets its own charges — confirm the specific building before you offer.
How far is Bellerose from New York City by train?
From Bellerose Station on the LIRR Hempstead Branch, scheduled weekday AM-peak service takes about 34 minutes to Penn Station, 31 minutes to Grand Central Madison, 34 minutes to Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn (MTA LIRR timetable data).
Is Bellerose walkable?
Bellerose has a Walk Score of 79 out of 100, which Walk Score rates "Very Walkable", and a Transit Score of 61 out of 100.
Nearby Long Island Rail Road stations and typical weekday AM-peak travel times to the Manhattan and Brooklyn terminals. Many Bellerose residents use whichever station best fits their branch and schedule.
AM-peak travel times on scheduled LIRR service to Penn Station, Grand Central Madison, and Atlantic Terminal (Brooklyn). Based on MTA LIRR public timetable data.
Bellerose Market Data
Current market conditions and pricing trends for Bellerose, Queens, NY.
Single-family, condo and co-op homes are measured separately — these medians are never blended together. Based on 108 recorded closings in ZIP 11426 between Sep 10, 2025 and Sep 10, 2026 — a settled trailing twelve months, ending about a month back so late-recorded closings are counted rather than missed. Days on market are medians, not averages. A property type with fewer than 8 closed sales in that window is left out rather than published on a sample too thin to mean anything.
Over the past 2 years, 11426 has strengthened — the median sale price has risen roughly 13% year over year to around $813K, and homes have generally been selling faster. That combination points to conditions favoring sellers — and if it continues, further firming is possible.
Based on information from OneKey® MLS, for the period October 9, 2025 through September 25, 2026. Source: OneKey MLS (recorded Queens sales, trailing 12mo) + actual tax. Based on 79 recorded sales. Property tax values shown are algorithmic estimates calculated from official NY State ORPS / NYC Department of Finance assessment data aggregated by school district (Long Island) or ZIP code (NYC). These figures are an educational baseline and do not represent a guaranteed or binding tax bill. Actual taxes vary based on individual assessed value, applicable exemptions (STAR, Senior, Veteran), historical grievances, village overlays, and special district levies. Verify exact tax with the Nassau County Assessor / Suffolk County Comptroller / NYC Department of Finance before any financial commitment.
Of the 47 homes for sale in Bellerose today, 15 are now asking less than they originally asked — 31.9%, against 33.9% across Queens.
And among the homes that actually sold
Among the 111 homes that sold in Bellerose over the last twelve settled months, 31.5% had cut their price before they sold — up from 26.1% over the same twelve months a year earlier.
What each group got
Over those same twelve months, the 76 Bellerose homes that sold without ever reducing achieved 100.0% of their asking price in a median of 29 days. The 35 that did reduce achieved 92.6% of what they first asked, after 99 days.
Homes that never reduced and homes that did are different homes, priced differently from the start — these figures describe what each group did, not what a reduction causes. How any individual home performs depends on condition, layout, its position within Bellerose and how it shows, none of which a market median can capture.
Measured from the OneKey MLS feed, updated daily. A home counts as reduced when its current asking price is below the price it was first listed at — not against an estimate or against other homes. The for-sale figures describe homes available today; the sold figures describe closed sales between September 2025 and August 2026.
What This Means for Sellers
Bellerose is showing balanced conditions, which means pricing strategy is more important than ever. Overpriced homes will sit while correctly priced properties still move. This is where having an agent who understands both the legal and market dynamics becomes critical.
What This Means for Buyers
Buyers in Bellerose have room to make measured decisions right now — neither side holds a decisive edge. Come pre-approved and ready to move on the right home, but you can generally negotiate on price and terms without the frenzy of a hot market.
The listings that did not sell asked a median of $899,500 — 10% above the $820,000 median of the homes that closed. Counted over the trailing twelve months: every listing that closed, expired, was withdrawn or was terminated. Listings still active or under contract are not counted on either side. If the feed does not retain every withdrawn listing, the real figure is higher than the one shown, never lower.
Based on information from OneKey® MLS, for the period September 10, 2025 through September 10, 2026.
Flood informationBellerose: FEMA flood dataMedian NFIP cost, single-family homes, ZIP 11426: $530 a year (Aug 2026)
Based on 10 policies, a small sample.
Median yearly cost by FEMA zone: moderate- to low-risk zones (X, B, C) $530 (10 policies, small sample).
Cost trend, Queens
Median yearly cost of single-family NFIP policies taking effect each month.
In Queens, the typical monthly median yearly cost of single-family NFIP policies taking effect in June through August 2026 was $1,400, 17% higher than the typical month in June through August 2025 ($1,200). Based on 2,038 and 2,106 policies.
FEMA flood-loss ratings
FEMA's National Risk Index rates each census tract's expected yearly losses from flooding against every census tract in the country. For the 6 census tracts in the Bellerose neighborhood tabulation area (NYC):
Coastal flooding
- No expected annual losses 6
Inland flooding (heavy rain, streams)
- Relatively Low 4
- Very Low 2
Check a specific address
Look up the FEMA flood zone for any address: FEMA Flood Map Service Center · NYC Flood Hazard Mapper · FloodHelpNY · FloodSmart (FEMA).
Flood data for Queens: costs by ZIP, trend and FEMA ratings →Calculated from FEMA policy data (as of Sep 8, 2026) and FEMA's NFIP residential penetration rates; ratings are FEMA's own labels from the National Risk Index (December 2025). Yearly cost is premium plus FEMA fees, single-family NFIP policies only; the insured share is residential NFIP contracts as a share of all residential buildings. Private flood insurance is not included. Not a flood-zone determination, insurance advice or a quote. Each building is priced individually.
What It's Like Living in Bellerose
Bellerose is one of Queens's most established residential communities, offering a distinctive blend of suburban character and metropolitan accessibility. Located in the 11426 zip code, the community is served by the New York City Department Of Education.
With a median home price of $825,838 and a median recorded property tax of $7,000 annually, Bellerose pairs an established housing stock with direct access to New York City. The commute to Manhattan averages approximately 31 min via the Long Island Rail Road.
Living in Bellerose does not mean one kind of ownership — coops selling at a median of $295K, single-family homes selling at a median of $826K, each with its own economics and day-to-day experience. In a coop or condo, the building handles the envelope — roof, heat, grounds — and your monthly maintenance or common charges fund it; in a house, those responsibilities (and that flexibility) are entirely yours. Coops are the dominant apartment form in Bellerose — board approval and building-set financial requirements are part of most apartment purchases here.
Joseph's Insider Guide to Bellerose
Direct answers informed by 5,000+ closed transactions across Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Brooklyn — not the canned content you'd find on any listing portal.
Is Bellerose a good place to live for commuters?
The LIRR connects Bellerose to Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in approximately 31 min, and the neighborhood carries a transit score of 61/100. Peak express service, station parking and walk-to-station distance vary by address, and those three factors decide what a commute actually looks like day to day.
What are property tax trends in Bellerose, NY?
Bellerose homeowners pay a median of approximately $7,000 a year in property taxes — the median of the tax figures actually recorded on homes sold here, not an estimate. The bill funds school-district, county, town, and special-district services. Taxes are assessed parcel by parcel, so two similar homes on the same street can carry very different bills — confirm the actual assessment on a specific address before relying on it.
Is now a good time to buy or sell in Bellerose?
Bellerose is currently a Balanced Market, with homes selling in about 39 days. Prices have moved +7% year-over-year. Timing decisions depend on your specific situation — contact Joseph for a no-cost strategy session tailored to your property and goals.
What makes Bellerose different from other Queens communities?
Bellerose is a long-established community served by the New York City Department Of Education. Prices and activity vary by property type, school district, condition and price band; the figures above show where this market stands now.
What should buyers know before making an offer in Bellerose?
School district boundaries in Bellerose often run street by street — two blocks can mean a different school zone, so confirming a home's exact attendance zone before you make an offer matters. As an Associate Broker who is also an attorney, Joseph reads title and contract details differently than most agents — and when the facts of a deal are in front of him, he knows what's worth asking about. (Not a substitute for your own attorney's representation.)
Is Bellerose walkable for everyday living?
Bellerose has a Walk Score of 79/100, measured at a single point near the centre of Bellerose. Walkability varies street by street, so check the score for a specific address; the LIRR provides Manhattan access in approximately 31 min.
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Schools in Bellerose, NY
Bellerose is served by the New York City Department Of Education. Attendance zones in New York City are assigned street by street, so a Bellerose mailing address does not by itself determine which school a home is zoned for.
Individual school assignments in New York City Department Of Education are made street by street. Contact the district for building assignments, or ask us to confirm the zone for a specific address.
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Bellerose Schools — Frequently Asked Questions
What school district serves Bellerose?
Bellerose is served by the New York City Department Of Education. District boundaries in New York City often run street by street, so we confirm the district and attendance zone for a specific address before you make an offer.
School district boundaries in New York City often run street by street, so a Bellerose mailing address doesn't guarantee a given school. We confirm a home's exact attendance zone before you make an offer.
Bellerose on the Map
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Homes for Sale in Bellerose, NY
46 active listings currently on the market in Bellerose. Data refreshed from the MLS in real time.
Active 137d
Garden
Active 18d
Garden
Active 55d
Garden
Active 23d
Colonial
Active 9d
Colonial
Active 52d
Cape Cod
Listings courtesy of OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 10, 2026 7:45 pm. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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| Address | Type | Beds / Ba | Sq Ft | Closed | Sale Price | $/Sq Ft | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod | 3 bd / 2 ba | — | — | Sign in to view | — | 42d | |
| Cape Cod | 4 bd / 2 ba | 1,270 | — | Sign in to view | — | 26d | |
| Colonial | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,212 | — | Sign in to view | — | 10d | |
| Cape Cod | 3 bd / 1 ba | 1,025 | — | Sign in to view | — | 27d | |
| Cape Cod | 3 bd / 3 ba | 1,260 | — | Sign in to view | — | 6d | |
| Cape Cod | 4 bd / 2 ba | 1,303 | — | Sign in to view | — | 24d | |
| Colonial | 4 bd / 2 ba | 1,620 | — | Sign in to view | — | 43d | |
| Garden | 2 bd / 1 ba | 900 | — | Sign in to view | — | 15d | |
| Single Family | 3 bd / 1 ba | 1,188 | — | Sign in to view | — | 30d | |
| Cape Cod | 4 bd / 3 ba | 1,080 | — | Sign in to view | — | 15d | |
| Colonial | — | 1,580 | — | Sign in to view | — | 11d | |
| Colonial | 4 bd / 4 ba | 2,250 | — | Sign in to view | — | 31d |
Source: OneKey MLS — Bellerose closed sales, last 180 days. Verify all figures independently before making decisions.
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How Bellerose Fits Into the Queens Market
Bellerose’s median sale price of about $826K sits about 10% above the Queens median of about $750K. These are whole-county figures over a settled trailing 12 months — the same data behind our full Queens reports.
County medians describe the wider market, not any specific property, and are not a valuation of a home in Bellerose.
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The closest Queens communities we track, with their current median sale price, median days on market, and market condition — useful for widening or narrowing a search.
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