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$1,518,745$812 / 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 94How 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 $1,525,000 on Feb 13, 2017

7040 KESSEL ST

FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
0
Baths
1,870 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.
4,000 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.4M low$1.6M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,525,000 · Feb 13, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,808 (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.$80,525 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,404
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$65,121
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$78,703
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,814,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.25 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyQUEENS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
P.S. 144 Col. Jeromus Remsen SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Queens Metropolitan High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
J.H.S. 190 Russell SageB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi

District: New York City Geographic School District 28

Neighborhood · ZIP 11375These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.109

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.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
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.69,816
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.30,373 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,228
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,946
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

7040 Kessel 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 96% of homes in Queens County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Queens County

What homes are worth in Forest Hills 11375

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

This home
$200K$2.7M

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Forest Hills 11375.

How it measures up in Forest Hills 11375

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest Hills 11375.

Estimated value$1,518,745
CheaperTypical $461,613Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$812
CheaperTypical $765Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,870 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,742 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size4,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,398 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 7040 Kessel St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest Hills 11375Queens County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,518,74590% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$81260% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,870 ft²56% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,000 ft²53% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than194057% of homes53% of homes

About 7040 Kessel St

How much is 7040 Kessel St, Forest Hills, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 7040 Kessel St, Forest Hills, NY is $1,518,745 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,420,907 to $1,616,583. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 7040 Kessel St, Forest Hills, NY last sell?

7040 Kessel St, Forest Hills, NY last sold on Feb 13, 2017 for $1,525,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 7040 Kessel St, Forest Hills, NY?

7040 Kessel St, Forest Hills, NY has 1,870 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 7040 Kessel St, Forest Hills, NY built?

7040 Kessel St, Forest Hills, NY was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 7040 Kessel St, Forest Hills, NY?

7040 Kessel St, Forest Hills, NY is assigned to P.S. 144 Col. Jeromus Remsen School (elementary), rated A+; Queens Metropolitan High School (high), rated C+; J.H.S. 190 Russell Sage (middle), rated B. All sit in New York City Geographic School District 28. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 7040 Kessel St, Forest Hills, NY compare to other homes in Forest Hills 11375?

Among the 24,725 homes in Forest Hills 11375, it is worth more than 90% of them ($1,518,745 against a typical $461,613), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($812 against a typical $765), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,870 ft² against a typical 1,742 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (4,000 ft² against a typical 3,398 ft²) and it is newer than 57% of them (1940 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Queens County, it is worth more than 96% 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 7040 Kessel St, Forest Hills, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 7040 Kessel St, Forest Hills, NY was $15,808. The county assessed it at $80,525.

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