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$1,339,871$549 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $830,000 on Aug 15, 2018

1479 159TH ST

WHITESTONE, NY 11357
0
Baths
2,441 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.3M
$1.2M low$1.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$830,000 · Aug 15, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,386 (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.$70,645 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,766
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$46,879
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$66,646
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,299,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyQUEENS
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2020
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

M
J.H.S. 194 William CarrA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
P.S. 193 Alfred J. Kennedy SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Bayside High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: New York City Geographic School District 25

Neighborhood · ZIP 11357These 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.110

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.40,152
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14,288 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,455
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$124,671
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

1479 159th St 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.

  • Worth more than 94% of homes in Queens County
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Whitestone 11357
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Queens County
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Queens County

What homes are worth in Whitestone 11357

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$235K$2.6M

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Whitestone 11357.

How it measures up in Whitestone 11357

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Whitestone 11357.

Estimated value$1,339,871
CheaperTypical $1,005,188Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$549
CheaperTypical $749Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area2,441 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,811 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 4,008 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 1479 159th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBeechhurstWhitestone 11357Queens County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,339,87168% of homes79% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$54925% of homes16% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than2,441 ft²66% of homes75% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac54% of homes71% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than194542% of homes39% of homes59% of homes

About 1479 159th St

How much is 1479 159th St, Whitestone, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1479 159th St, Whitestone, NY is $1,339,871 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,237,324 to $1,442,418. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1479 159th St, Whitestone, NY last sell?

1479 159th St, Whitestone, NY last sold on Aug 15, 2018 for $830,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1479 159th St, Whitestone, NY?

1479 159th St, Whitestone, NY has 2,441 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 1479 159th St, Whitestone, NY built?

1479 159th St, Whitestone, NY was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1479 159th St, Whitestone, NY?

1479 159th St, Whitestone, NY is assigned to J.H.S. 194 William Carr (middle), rated A+; P.S. 193 Alfred J. Kennedy School (elementary), rated A; Bayside High School (high), rated C. All sit in New York City Geographic School District 25. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1479 159th St, Whitestone, NY compare to other homes in Whitestone 11357?

Among the 13,269 homes in Whitestone 11357, it is worth more than 79% of them ($1,339,871 against a typical $1,005,188), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($549 against a typical $749), it is bigger than 75% of them (2,441 ft² against a typical 1,811 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 4,008 ft²) and it is newer than 39% of them (1945 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Queens County, it is worth more than 94% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1479 159th St, Whitestone, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1479 159th St, Whitestone, NY was $13,386. The county assessed it at $70,645.

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