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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $725,000 on May 9, 2022

8629 78TH ST

JAMAICA, NY 11421
0
Baths
1,920 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.
2,193 ft²
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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$725,000 · May 9, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,401 (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.$31,870 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,710
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,160
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$54,180
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$959,000

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.0.05
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

Transaction History(2)

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 SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
J.H.S. 210 Elizabeth BlackwellC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 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

8629 78th 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.

  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Queens County
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Queens County
  • Older than 81% of homes in Queens County

How it measures up in Woodhaven 11421

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

Living area1,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,720 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size2,193 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,134 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 8629 78th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWoodhaven 11421Queens County
Living areabigger than1,920 ft²62% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,193 ft²52% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than192076% of homes19% of homes

About 8629 78th St

When did 8629 78th St, Jamaica, NY last sell?

8629 78th St, Jamaica, NY last sold on May 9, 2022 for $725,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8629 78th St, Jamaica, NY?

8629 78th St, Jamaica, NY has 1,920 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 8629 78th St, Jamaica, NY built?

8629 78th St, Jamaica, NY was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8629 78th St, Jamaica, NY?

8629 78th St, Jamaica, NY is assigned to P.S. 97 Forest Park School (elementary), rated B-; 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 8629 78th St, Jamaica, NY compare to other homes in Woodhaven 11421?

Among the 6,692 homes in Woodhaven 11421, it is bigger than 62% of them (1,920 ft² against a typical 1,720 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (2,193 ft² against a typical 2,134 ft²) and it is newer than 76% 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 8629 78th St, Jamaica, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8629 78th St, Jamaica, NY was $6,401. The county assessed it at $31,870.

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