Living in Fresh Meadows
Key metrics and insights for homebuyers and sellers evaluating Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY 11365.
Condos: among live listings asking under $650K, median monthly common charges runs about $318 (8 listings). At $650K and above, the median climbs to $453 (6 listings).
Live MLS listing data for Fresh Meadows; medians refresh as inventory changes. Every building sets its own charges — confirm the specific building before you offer.
Fresh Meadows Market Data
Current market conditions and pricing trends for Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY.
Single-family, condo and co-op homes are measured separately — these medians are never blended together. Based on 136 recorded closings in ZIP 11365 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.
11365's monthly median has swung between $667K and $1.26M over the past 2 years — volatility that usually reflects a thin or mixed market rather than one steady trend. Homes here have lately been going under contract in roughly 61 days. Part of why that median has moved unevenly month to month is mix shift — which property types happen to sell. The roughly $990K blended median combines very different types, so a stretch heavy on multi-family (2-4 family) (around $1.34M) versus one heavy on co-ops (around $239K) can swing the all-types figure on its own, independent of any change in value. Of 272 recent sales, single-family made up the largest share at about 64% with a median near $1.07M, condos about 15% near $580K, multi-family (2-4 family) about 14% near $1.34M, co-ops about 7% near $239K. Because condos, 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 $1.07M, roughly $80K over the headline number, even though the higher-priced multi-family (2-4 family) in the mix pull the other way but at about 14% are too small a share to offset that drag. 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.
Based on information from OneKey® MLS, for the period October 6, 2025 through September 24, 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 93 homes for sale in Fresh Meadows today, 43 are now asking less than they originally asked — 46.2%, against 34.0% across Queens. 3 sellers have raised their asking price.
And among the homes that actually sold
Among the 174 homes that sold in Fresh Meadows over the last twelve settled months, 19.5% had cut their price before they sold — unchanged from 19.7% over the same twelve months a year earlier. The for-sale figure runs higher than the sold figure because homes that need a reduction stay on the market longer, so they build up among the listings still available while the completed sales are led by homes that sold without cutting.
What each group got
Over those same twelve months, the 140 Fresh Meadows homes that sold without ever reducing achieved 98.7% of their asking price in a median of 32 days. The 34 that did reduce achieved 90.2% 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 Fresh Meadows 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
Fresh Meadows 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 Fresh Meadows 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 $1,259,000 — 12% above the $1,125,000 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 informationFresh Meadows: FEMA flood dataMedian NFIP cost, single-family homes, ZIP 11365: $960 a year (Aug 2026)
Median yearly cost by FEMA zone: moderate- to low-risk zones (X, B, C) $960 (40 policies).
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 Fresh Meadows-Utopia neighborhood tabulation area (NYC):
Coastal flooding
- No expected annual losses 6
Inland flooding (heavy rain, streams)
- Relatively Low 5
- Very Low 1
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 Fresh Meadows
Fresh Meadows is one of Queens's most established residential communities, offering a distinctive blend of suburban character and metropolitan accessibility. Located in the 11365 zip code, the community is served by the New York City Department Of Education.
With a median home price of $1,065,000 and a median recorded property tax of $9,200 annually, Fresh Meadows pairs an established housing stock with direct access to New York City. The commute to Manhattan averages approximately 26 min via the Long Island Rail Road.
Living in Fresh Meadows does not mean one kind of ownership — coops selling at a median of $239K, condos selling at a median of $484K, single-family homes selling at a median of $1.07M, 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. Both coop and condo buildings are active markets here — see the segment data above for how each is currently moving.
Joseph's Insider Guide to Fresh Meadows
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 Fresh Meadows a good place to live for commuters?
The LIRR connects Fresh Meadows to Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in approximately 26 min, and the neighborhood carries a transit score of 72/100. 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 Fresh Meadows, NY?
Fresh Meadows homeowners pay a median of approximately $9,200 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 Fresh Meadows?
Fresh Meadows is currently a Balanced Market, with homes selling in about 31 days. Prices have moved +11% 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 Fresh Meadows different from other Queens communities?
Fresh Meadows 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 Fresh Meadows?
School district boundaries in Fresh Meadows 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 Fresh Meadows walkable for everyday living?
Fresh Meadows has a Walk Score of 86/100, measured at a single point near the centre of Fresh Meadows. Walkability varies street by street, so check the score for a specific address; the LIRR provides Manhattan access in approximately 26 min.
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Schools in Fresh Meadows, NY
Fresh Meadows is served by the New York City Department Of Education. Attendance zones in New York City are assigned street by street, so a Fresh Meadows 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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Fresh Meadows Schools — Frequently Asked Questions
What school district serves Fresh Meadows?
Fresh Meadows 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 Fresh Meadows 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 Fresh Meadows, NY
63 active listings currently on the market in Fresh Meadows. Data refreshed from the MLS in real time.
Active 95d
Garden
Active 26d
Mid Rise
Active 110d
Other
Active 147d
Other
Active 17d
Garden
Active 97d
Colonial
Listings courtesy of OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 10, 2026 6:45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,633 | — | Sign in to view | — | 9d | |
| Single Family | 3 bd / 2 ba | 953 | — | Sign in to view | — | 27d | |
| Ranch | 3 bd / 3 ba | 1,264 | — | Sign in to view | — | 11d | |
| Colonial | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,428 | — | Sign in to view | — | 50d | |
| Cape Cod | 3 bd / 3 ba | 1,330 | — | Sign in to view | — | 46d | |
| Condo | 2 bd / 1 ba | 801 | — | Sign in to view | — | 1d | |
| Ranch | 2 bd / 3 ba | 1,248 | — | Sign in to view | — | 59d | |
| Ranch | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,118 | — | Sign in to view | — | 6d | |
| Condo | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,182 | — | Sign in to view | — | 77d | |
| Other | 3 bd / 2 ba | 993 | — | Sign in to view | — | 39d | |
| Tudor | 3 bd / 3 ba | 1,873 | — | Sign in to view | — | 48d | |
| Exp Cape | 4 bd / 2 ba | 1,262 | — | Sign in to view | — | 14d |
Source: OneKey MLS — Fresh Meadows closed sales, last 180 days. Verify all figures independently before making decisions.
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Expert answers to the most common questions about buying and selling in Fresh Meadows.
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Why work with Joseph DeVito to buy or sell in Fresh Meadows?
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What counts as a price reduction on this page?
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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 Fresh Meadows Fits Into the Queens Market
Fresh Meadows’s median sale price of about $1.07M sits about 42% 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 Fresh Meadows.
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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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Joseph DeVito has been part of more than 5,000 closed transactions across Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens, and Brooklyn. As an Associate Broker who is also an attorney, he reads a deal differently than most agents — and when the facts of your Fresh Meadows deal are in front of him, he knows the contract and title questions worth asking.
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