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12609 97TH AVE

JAMAICA, NY 11419
0
Baths
2,304 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,681 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$39,662 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,221
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$26,441
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$54,060
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,011,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyQueens
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
P.S. 161 Arthur Ashe SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Richmond Hill High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
J.H.S. 72 Catherine & Count BasieD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi

District: New York City Geographic School District 28

Neighborhood · ZIP 11419These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.53
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.115
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.106

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.44,823
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.40,336 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,479
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,321
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

12609 97th Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 85% of homes in South Richmond Hill 11419
  • Among the largest lots in South Richmond Hill 11419
  • Older than 82% of homes in Queens County

How it measures up in South Richmond Hill 11419

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Richmond Hill 11419.

Living area2,304 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 2,483 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 12609 97th Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichmond HillSouth Richmond Hill 11419Queens County
Living areabigger than2,304 ft²83% of homes85% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac97% of homesalmost all homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than192058% of homes56% of homes18% of homes

About 12609 97th Ave

When did 12609 97th Ave, Jamaica, NY last sell?

12609 97th Ave, Jamaica, NY last sold on Mar 31, 1994, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12609 97th Ave, Jamaica, NY?

12609 97th Ave, Jamaica, NY has 2,304 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 12609 97th Ave, Jamaica, NY built?

12609 97th Ave, Jamaica, NY was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 12609 97th Ave, Jamaica, NY?

12609 97th Ave, Jamaica, NY is assigned to P.S. 161 Arthur Ashe School (elementary), rated A-; Richmond Hill High School (high), rated D; J.H.S. 72 Catherine & Count Basie (middle), rated D. All sit in New York City Geographic School District 28. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12609 97th Ave, Jamaica, NY compare to other homes in South Richmond Hill 11419?

Among the 6,713 homes in South Richmond Hill 11419, it is bigger than 85% of them (2,304 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (0.12 ac against a typical 2,483 ft²) and it is newer than 56% of them (1920 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12609 97th Ave, Jamaica, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12609 97th Ave, Jamaica, NY was $7,681. The county assessed it at $39,662.

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