53-21 240th Street
New York, NY 11362
4 beds | 2 baths | 0.27 acres | #920355
Description
Welcome to this exceptional and spacious single-family home located in the heart of Douglaston, Queens, offering rare country-style living on a quiet, tree-lined private road. Beautifully maintained and set on an large 126 x 95 landscaped lot with a serene waterfall, this unique corner property overlooks the protected Alley Pond, ensuring permanent privacy and unobstructed views. Fence all around. The open-concept first floor features a generous living room with a fireplace, a large kitchen with granite countertop and stainless steel appliances. Kitchen has a skylight and breakfast area, a formal dining room ideal for entertaining, a family room with cathedral ceilings, a full bathroom, and a bedroom, along with a legal sun-filled four-season Florida room. Upstairs boasts an oversized primary bedroom, two additional bedrooms, walk-in closet and a full bathroom. The full basement includes a laundry room, boiler room, storage, and a partially finished area. An additional legal brick outbuilding offers versatile use as a shed, workshop, summer kitchen, or BBQ area. It has 2 car garage with grage opening and additional 5 cars parking. Conveniently located near public transportation including local and express buses and the LIRR (just 20 minutes to Manhattan). You are also just minutes from major highways (LIE and Cross Island Pkway) and it's making this location ideal for those on the go. It is close to schools, parks, shopping, and houses of worship—this rare gem truly must be seen to be appreciated.
Interior Details
- InteriorFirst Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Chandelier, Chefs Kitchen, Eat
- Fireplaces1
Heating & Cooling
- HeatingBaseboard, Hot Air, Natural Gas
- CoolingCentral Air
Beds & Baths
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- Full Baths2
Property Details
- Lot DescriptionBack Yard, Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Hilly, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, Near School, Near Shops, P
- ViewOpen, Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
- Exterior MaterialsBalcony, Garden, Mailbox, Rain Gutters
Measurements
- Acres0.2748
Parking
- Parking FeaturesDriveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Private, Storage
- Parking TypeDriveway
- Parking Spaces2
- Parking Garage1
Construction Details
- Property TypePurchase
- Basement1
Condition
- Year Built1950
Material information
- FoundationConcrete Perimeter
Utilities / Energy Details
- Utility FeaturesCable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Ph
- AppliancesConvection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Refrigerator
- Sewer InformationPublic Sewer
- Utility SourcePublic
Community and Neighborhood Details
- High SchoolBenjamin N Cardozo High School
- Elementary SchoolPs 98 Douglaston School
- Middle SchoolJhs 67 Louis Pasteur
- School DistrictQueens 26
- CountyQueens
Financial Details
- Original List Price$2,100,000
- Taxes Annual$10,832
- Days on Market (Cumulative)3
Other
- MLS #920355
Location
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Listing Agent: Gracijela Duras (#KEY90454)
Listing Office: LAFFEY REAL ESTATE (#KEYLRE14)

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