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$794,607$563 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $395,000 on Jun 3, 2011

8538 79TH ST

WOODHAVEN, NY 11421
0
Baths
1,412 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.
2,002 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$795K
$740K low$849K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$395,000 · Jun 3, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,537 (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.$28,339 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,335
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,004
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$27,569
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$765,000

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.0.05
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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. 97 Forest Park SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
J.H.S. 210 Elizabeth BlackwellC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: New York City Geographic School District 27

Neighborhood · ZIP 11421These 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.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.105

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.19%
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.40,991
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.39,107 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,527
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,765
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

8538 79th 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 81% of homes in Woodhaven 11421
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Woodhaven 11421
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Woodhaven 11421
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Queens County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Queens County

What homes are worth in Woodhaven 11421

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

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This home is worth more than 81% of homes in Woodhaven 11421.

How it measures up in Woodhaven 11421

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Woodhaven 11421.

Estimated value$794,607
CheaperTypical $684,543Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$563
CheaperTypical $529Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,412 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size2,002 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,134 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 8538 79th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWoodhaven 11421Queens County
Estimated valuepricier than$794,60781% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$56371% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,412 ft²34% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,002 ft²28% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than191022% of homes4% of homes

About 8538 79th St

How much is 8538 79th St, Woodhaven, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8538 79th St, Woodhaven, NY is $794,607 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $740,348 to $848,866. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8538 79th St, Woodhaven, NY last sell?

8538 79th St, Woodhaven, NY last sold on Jun 3, 2011 for $395,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8538 79th St, Woodhaven, NY?

8538 79th St, Woodhaven, NY has 1,412 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 8538 79th St, Woodhaven, NY built?

8538 79th St, Woodhaven, NY was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8538 79th St, Woodhaven, NY?

8538 79th St, Woodhaven, NY is assigned to P.S. 97 Forest Park School (elementary), rated C; J.H.S. 210 Elizabeth Blackwell (middle), rated C+. All sit in New York City Geographic School District 27. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8538 79th St, Woodhaven, NY compare to other homes in Woodhaven 11421?

Among the 6,695 homes in Woodhaven 11421, it is worth more than 81% of them ($794,607 against a typical $684,543), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($563 against a typical $529), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,412 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (2,002 ft² against a typical 2,134 ft²) and it is newer than 22% of them (1910 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Queens County, it is worth more than 68% 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 8538 79th St, Woodhaven, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8538 79th St, Woodhaven, NY was $5,537. The county assessed it at $28,339.

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