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$847,474$523 / 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 $353,000 on Sep 27, 2011

8938 117TH ST

RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418
0
Baths
1,619 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.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$847K
$798K low$897K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$353,000 · Sep 27, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,785 (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.$35,807 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,279
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,528
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,781
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$927,000

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.0.11
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.

H
Richmond Hill High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
E
P.S. 51 Queens
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 0.2 mi
M
M.S. 137 America's School of HeroesB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi

District: New York City Geographic School District 27

Neighborhood · ZIP 11418These 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.88
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 100.102

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.20%
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.35,033
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.27,331 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,149
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,613
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

8938 117th 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 87% of homes in Richmond Hill
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Queens County
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Richmond Hill 11418
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Richmond Hill
  • Older than 96% of homes in Queens County

What homes are worth in Richmond Hill 11418

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

This home
$184K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 84% of homes in Richmond Hill 11418.

How it measures up in Richmond Hill 11418

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richmond Hill 11418.

Estimated value$847,474
CheaperTypical $646,492Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$523
CheaperTypical $496Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,619 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,888 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 2,701 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 8938 117th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichmond HillRichmond Hill 11418Queens County
Estimated valuepricier than$847,47487% of homes84% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$52335% of homes60% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than1,619 ft²52% of homes35% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac93% of homes82% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than191012% of homes23% of homes4% of homes

About 8938 117th St

How much is 8938 117th St, Richmond Hill, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8938 117th St, Richmond Hill, NY is $847,474 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $797,833 to $897,115. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8938 117th St, Richmond Hill, NY last sell?

8938 117th St, Richmond Hill, NY last sold on Sep 27, 2011 for $353,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8938 117th St, Richmond Hill, NY?

8938 117th St, Richmond Hill, NY has 1,619 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 8938 117th St, Richmond Hill, NY built?

8938 117th St, Richmond Hill, NY was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8938 117th St, Richmond Hill, NY?

8938 117th St, Richmond Hill, NY is assigned to Richmond Hill High School (high), rated D; P.S. 51 Queens (elementary); M.S. 137 America's School of Heroes (middle), rated B-. All sit in New York City Geographic School District 27. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8938 117th St, Richmond Hill, NY compare to other homes in Richmond Hill 11418?

Among the 5,603 homes in Richmond Hill 11418, it is worth more than 84% of them ($847,474 against a typical $646,492), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($523 against a typical $496), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,619 ft² against a typical 1,888 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 2,701 ft²) and it is newer than 23% of them (1910 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Queens County, it is worth more than 72% 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 8938 117th St, Richmond Hill, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8938 117th St, Richmond Hill, NY was $6,785. The county assessed it at $35,807.

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