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$799,000

85 40 79 St

Woodhaven, NY
Pending
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
0.05
Lot Size (acres)
1910
Year Built
56
Days On Market

A detached home on a quiet residential block in Woodhaven offering generous space, a flexible layout, and plenty of potential. Currently configured with five bedrooms, the home provides versatility for additional bedrooms, a home office, guest space, or other living needs. The first floor features a spacious kitchen, generously sized rooms, and a flexible front room that can remain a bedroom or easily serve as a living or sitting area. The fully finished basement features a separate entrance and provides additional space for recreation, storage, or other uses. An enclosed rear porch leads to a private backyard with a well-maintained deck and plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Conveniently located near the J and Z trains, Q53+, Q29, Q11, Q52+, and Q56 bus lines, as well as Jamaica Avenue shopping, supermarkets, Forest Park, and everyday conveniences. With its detached layout, five-bedroom configuration, finished basement, private yard, enclosed porch, and convenient Woodhaven location, this home offers an excellent combination of space, flexibility, and accessibility.

Listing Information

Listing Updated
17 days ago
Listed By
Zaina Mainali · Coldwell Banker American Homes, 7182061340
MLS#
1041973
Source
OneKey MLS
Status
Pending

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
85 40 79 St, Woodhaven, NY 11421
City
Woodhaven
County
Queens
Zip Code
11421

Architecture

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Year Built
1910
Style
Colonial
Construction Materials
Frame
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
Other

Features & Amenities

Appliances
Microwave, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Cooling
Multi Units
Heating
Natural Gas

Property Features

Lot Size
0.05 Acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Natural Gas Available, Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Phone Connected

Square Footage

Total
1,412 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$799,000
Annual Taxes
$6,138

Schools

74/100
Ps 97 Forest Park
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.2 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Woodhaven
Students
575
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
76% Hispanic / Latino · 13% Asian · 5% White
Free/reduced lunch
88%
Phone
(718) 849-4870
100/100
Ps/Is 119 Glendale (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.9 mi
City
Glendale
Students
1,188
Parent reviews
4.2★ avg · 12 reviews
Student body
42% White · 31% Hispanic / Latino · 25% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
65%
Phone
(718) 326-8261
99/100
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 0.6 mi
City
Brooklyn
Students
549
Parent reviews
1.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
77% Hispanic / Latino · 14% Black · 4% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
94%
Phone
(718) 647-0111
76/100
Ps/Is 113 Anthony J Pranzo
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.8 mi
City
Glendale
Students
923
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
52% White · 40% Hispanic / Latino · 5% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
61%
Phone
(718) 847-0724
69/100
Urban Assembly School For Collaborative Healthcare (The)
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.3 mi
City
Brooklyn
Students
377
Student–teacher
13.8
Student body
62% Hispanic / Latino · 23% Black · 8% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
83%
Phone
(718) 277-1572
54/100
Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.6 mi
City
Brooklyn
Students
710
Student body
85% Hispanic / Latino · 7% Black · 4% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
96%
Phone
(718) 647-3600
53/100
Highland Park Community School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 0.6 mi
City
Brooklyn
Students
246
Parent reviews
2.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
82% Hispanic / Latino · 9% Black · 5% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
94%
Phone
(718) 235-1785
53/100
Ps 65
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.9 mi
City
Brooklyn
Students
476
Student body
86% Hispanic / Latino · 6% Black · 5% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
79%
Phone
(718) 235-2223

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
08/23/2026Listed for sale$799,000

Listed by Zaina Mainali · Coldwell Banker American Homes · 7182061340

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. Copyright 2026, OneKey MLS. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 1, 2026 at 7:18 AM | Source: OneKey MLS | MLS#: 1041973

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