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75-40 Austin St Unit 5FL
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$399,000

$445/sqft

75-40 Austin St Unit 5FL, Queens

47% below median
2 bd·1 ba·896 sqft
Built 194023,533 sqft lotForest Hills

75-40 Austin St Unit 5FL, Queens, NY

2 bd · 1 ba · 896 sqft Single Family listed at $399,000, built in 1940 in the Forest Hills neighborhood.

About this home

"Light is the language of space." - Tadao Ando Light establishes the character of Residence 5FL. Windows along the perimeter admit daylight that moves across the apartment over the course of the day, defining the rooms through shadow, contrast, and scale rather than ornament. The effect is quiet and measured, allowing the layout itself to remain legible and purposeful. Austin Street has long functioned as the principal commercial corridor of Forest Hills, often compared to Fifth Avenue for its role within the neighborhood. Its early 20th-century development was closely tied to the planning of Forest Hills as a suburban community, shaped by new transit connections and a growing commercial district that served residents of Queens and beyond. Michelle Towers is located directly on Austin Street, situating Residence 5FL within this established historical context. The apartment is a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment arranged on a clear and efficient plan. An intimate eat-in kitchen, a layout historically associated with practical residential design, provides a defined space for daily living apart from the main living areas. Set along Austin Street, the apartment reflects a long-standing relationship between residential life and commerce that has defined Forest Hills for more than a century. The building's proximity to the E and F express lines, as well as local subway service, reflects the same early planning principles that linked Forest Hills' residential character to efficient transit access and the broader city beyond.

Property details

Price
$399,000
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Interior
896 sqft
Price / sqft
$445
Year built
1940
Lot size
23,533 sqft
Type
Single Family
Days on market
74
Est. property tax
$5,506/yr · $459/mo · 1.38% NY avg

Estimated monthly payment

Down payment20% ($79,800)
Interest rate6.75%
Principal & Interest$2,070
Property Tax$366
Insurance$150
Total$2,586/mo

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Price history

▼ 0.2%Most recent change on 2026-04-23: $399,999 → $399,000.

$498K$362K$226K$259K on Mar 13 (Initial list)$249K on Aug 13 (Price change)$249K on Jan 14 (Price change)$475K on Feb 26 (Initial list)$475K on Feb 26 (Initial list)$449K on Mar 26 (Price change)$449K on Mar 26 (Price change)$400K on Apr 26 (Price change)$399K on Apr 26 (Price change)
$259K · Mar 13$399K · Apr 26
  1. Apr 23, 2026$399,000Price change
  2. Apr 23, 2026$399,999Price change
  3. Mar 12, 2026$449,000Price change
  4. Mar 12, 2026$449,000Price change
  5. Feb 17, 2026$475,000Initial list price
  6. Feb 10, 2026$475,000Initial list price
  7. Jan 1, 2014$249,000Price change
  8. Aug 27, 2013$249,000Price change
  9. Mar 22, 2013$259,000Initial list price

Location

This home is located in Queens, NY, in the New York City area. Browse more Queens listings on the Queens market page or explore the full Queens market report.

Location

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Home Intelligence

Neighborhood (zip 11375)

Median age is 44.7; 33% hold a bachelor's degree; 53% of homes are owner-occupied; median household income is $103,995.

Median income
$103,995
Median age
44.7
Owner-occupied
52.8%
Bachelor's degree
32.9%
Census median home value
$559,400

Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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