Living in East Elmhurst
Key metrics and insights for homebuyers and sellers evaluating East Elmhurst, Queens, NY 11369.
Coops: among live listings asking under $250K, median monthly maintenance runs about $898 (11 listings). At $250K and above, the median climbs to $971 (9 listings).
Live MLS listing data for East Elmhurst; medians refresh as inventory changes. Every building sets its own charges — confirm the specific building before you offer.
How far is East Elmhurst from New York City by train?
From Mets-Willets Point Station on the LIRR Port Washington Branch, scheduled weekday AM-peak service takes about 16 minutes to Penn Station, 17 minutes to Grand Central Madison (MTA LIRR timetable data).
Is East Elmhurst walkable?
East Elmhurst has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, which Walk Score rates "Car-Dependent", and a Transit Score of 68 out of 100.
Nearby Long Island Rail Road stations and typical weekday AM-peak travel times to the Manhattan and Brooklyn terminals. Many East Elmhurst 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.
East Elmhurst Market Data
Current market conditions and pricing trends for East Elmhurst, Queens, NY.
Single-family, condo and co-op homes are measured separately — these medians are never blended together. Based on 106 recorded closings in ZIP 11369 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.
After topping out near $1.01M around September 2024, 11369's median sale price has settled back to about $889K, and homes are taking longer to find buyers. If the easing persists, conditions could move further toward a balanced market. Alongside that easing trend, note that the roughly $875K blended median combines very different property types, so it may not describe any single one: of 215 recent sales, multi-family (2-4 family) made up the largest share at about 36% with the highest median near $1.12M, single-family about 33% near $880K, co-ops about 28% near $313K. Because co-ops, though not the most common, is priced far enough from the rest to pull the blend down, the blended figure tends to sit below the single-family median rather than above it — so a typical single-family house has tended to sell closer to $880K, roughly $5K over the headline number. These are past medians, not predictions or guarantees, and individual properties vary widely; anyone weighing a specific property should review current comparable sales for that property type.
Of the 88 homes for sale in East Elmhurst today, 26 are now asking less than they originally asked — 29.5%, against 33.9% across Queens. 6 sellers have raised their asking price.
And among the homes that actually sold
Among the 153 homes that sold in East Elmhurst over the last twelve settled months, 30.1% had cut their price before they sold — unchanged from 29.3% over the same twelve months a year earlier.
What each group got
Over those same twelve months, the 107 East Elmhurst homes that sold without ever reducing achieved 98.4% of their asking price in a median of 37 days. The 46 that did reduce achieved 91.3% of what they first asked, after 104 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 East Elmhurst 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
East Elmhurst is sending mixed signals: there is real inventory on the market, yet homes are still selling at a pace and a price that don't match that supply. Neither side holds a clear edge, so the number you list at matters more than the headline. Overpriced homes will sit while correctly priced properties still move — and the comparables for your specific home, not a market label, are what set that number.
What This Means for Buyers
East Elmhurst is a mixed picture for buyers. Market indicators do not agree, so we are withholding a buyer's or seller's market classification. Review the inventory, selling time, and sale-to-list figures individually for a clearer picture of current conditions. Come pre-approved, and judge each home on its own comparables rather than on the market's headline.
The listings that did not sell asked a median of $1,012,500 — 13% above the $896,500 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 informationEast Elmhurst: FEMA flood dataMedian NFIP cost, single-family homes, ZIP 11369: $900 a year (Aug 2026)
Based on 12 policies, a small sample.
Median yearly cost by FEMA zone: moderate- to low-risk zones (X, B, C) $900 (12 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 10 census tracts in the East Elmhurst neighborhood tabulation area (NYC):
Coastal flooding
- Very Low 2
- No expected annual losses 8
Inland flooding (heavy rain, streams)
- Relatively Low 3
- Very Low 7
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Look up the FEMA flood zone for any address: FEMA Flood Map Service Center · NYC Flood Hazard Mapper · FloodHelpNY · FloodSmart (FEMA).
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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 East Elmhurst
East Elmhurst is one of Queens's most established residential communities, offering a distinctive blend of suburban character and metropolitan accessibility. Located in the 11369 zip code, the community is served by the New York City Department Of Education.
With a median home price of $889,000 and a median recorded property tax of $6,300 annually, East Elmhurst pairs an established housing stock with direct access to New York City. The commute to Manhattan averages approximately 16 min via the Long Island Rail Road.
Living in East Elmhurst does not mean one kind of ownership — coops selling at a median of $328K, single-family homes selling at a median of $889K, each with its own economics and day-to-day experience. Day to day, apartment ownership trades yard work and building upkeep for a monthly charge and house rules; a house trades the monthly charge for full control — and full responsibility. Coops are the dominant apartment form in East Elmhurst — board approval and building-set financial requirements are part of most apartment purchases here.
Joseph's Insider Guide to East Elmhurst
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 East Elmhurst a good place to live for commuters?
The LIRR connects East Elmhurst to Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in approximately 16 min, and the neighborhood carries a transit score of 68/100. 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 East Elmhurst, NY?
East Elmhurst homeowners pay a median of approximately $6,300 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 East Elmhurst?
East Elmhurst is sending mixed signals right now — the inventory on hand and the pace homes are actually selling at point in different directions, so we do not call it a buyer's or a seller's market, with homes selling in about 47 days. Prices have moved +2% 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 East Elmhurst different from other Queens communities?
East Elmhurst 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 East Elmhurst?
School district boundaries in East Elmhurst 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 East Elmhurst walkable for everyday living?
East Elmhurst has a Walk Score of 46/100, measured at a single point near the centre of East Elmhurst. Walkability varies street by street, so check the score for a specific address; the LIRR provides Manhattan access in approximately 16 min.
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Schools in East Elmhurst, NY
East Elmhurst is served by the New York City Department Of Education. Attendance zones in New York City are assigned street by street, so an East Elmhurst 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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East Elmhurst Schools — Frequently Asked Questions
What school district serves East Elmhurst?
East Elmhurst 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 an East Elmhurst mailing address doesn't guarantee a given school. We confirm a home's exact attendance zone before you make an offer.
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Homes for Sale in East Elmhurst, NY
62 active listings currently on the market in East Elmhurst. Data refreshed from the MLS in real time.
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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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View All 62 Listings in East ElmhurstRecently Closed in East Elmhurst
51 closed sales found. Recent transactions provide real-world context for current market values. For a full Comparative Market Analysis of your property, request a complimentary CMA.
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| Address | Type | Beds / Ba | Sq Ft | Closed | Sale Price | $/Sq Ft | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial | 2 bd / 2 ba | 1,250 | — | Sign in to view | — | 13d | |
| Multi-Family | 4 bd / 2 ba | 1,200 | — | Sign in to view | — | 22d | |
| Tudor | 3 bd / 3 ba | 1,500 | — | Sign in to view | — | 50d | |
| Tudor | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,500 | — | Sign in to view | — | 77d | |
| Single Family | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,056 | — | Sign in to view | — | 48d | |
| Multi-Family | 4 bd / 3 ba | 1,700 | — | Sign in to view | — | 14d | |
| Single Family | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,600 | — | Sign in to view | — | 89d | |
| Mid Rise | 6 bd / 4 ba | 2,843 | — | Sign in to view | — | 37d | |
| Other | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,800 | — | Sign in to view | — | 49d | |
| Other | 4 bd / 2 ba | 1,600 | — | Sign in to view | — | 24d | |
| Garden | 1 bd / 1 ba | 720 | — | Sign in to view | — | 78d | |
| Other | 1 bd / 1 ba | 750 | — | Sign in to view | — | 19d |
Source: OneKey MLS — East Elmhurst closed sales, last 180 days. Verify all figures independently before making decisions.
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Joseph DeVito is a New York Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker and a New York attorney. He does not act as both broker and attorney on the same transaction: here he acts as a real estate broker only, and he is not your attorney. Real estate services provided through Keller Williams Realty Greater Nassau are not legal representation. Everything on this site is general information for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice, it creates no attorney-client relationship, and it should not be relied on as legal advice — for advice about your own situation, consult your own attorney.
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How East Elmhurst Fits Into the Queens Market
East Elmhurst’s median sale price of about $889K sits about 19% 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 East Elmhurst.
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Other Queens communities whose current median sale price sits closest to East Elmhurst's — a practical way to see what the same budget buys elsewhere.
Live OneKey MLS medians from recent closed sales, refreshed daily. Market condition reflects months of supply. Figures describe each market, not any specific home.
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