31 Puritan Avenue HOUSE
Listing Notes
LUXURY. LOCATION. LEGACY! Exceptional opportunity to own a truly grand residence in the heart of prestigious Forest Hills Gardens. This distinguished home was built by a famed Forest Hills Gardens builder who constructed many of the neighborhood's iconic properties - and chose this home to build for himself, reflecting an extraordinary level of craftsmanship, detail, and pride of ownership. The elegant residence offers a dramatic entry, formal dining room, oversized eat-in kitchen, and a stunning step-down living room with fireplace. Both the living room and kitchen open onto a spectacular wraparound deck for all-summer enjoyment, complemented by a charming outdoor breezeway that enhances the home's unique indoor-outdoor flow. Features include a residential elevator, hardwood floors throughout, wrought iron railings, spiral staircase, abundant closet space, and built-in speakers. Second floor offers 4 bedrooms / 3 baths; third floor provides 2 bedrooms / 1 bath. The finished basement includes multiple rooms, full bath, laundry, and mechanicals. Comfort is enhanced by 4-zone heating and 3-zone central air conditioning. Two-car garage. Approximately 4622 sq. ft. of living space. Bonus: Legal one-bedroom apartment over the garage, currently rented month-to-month and generating excellent income. A rare blend of architectural character, luxury living, and income potential in one of Queens' most iconic neighborhoods - a true legacy property.
Price in context
Cheaper than 18% of the 11 homes listed nearby right now, which run $1,799,999 to $3,995,000.
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| Address | Asking | Size |
|---|---|---|
| 111-16 76th Drive | $1,799,999 | 6 bd · 2.5 ba |
| 78-29 Austin Street PH2C | $1,925,000 | 3 bd · 2 ba |
| 78-29 Austin Street PH2A | $1,949,000 | 3 bd · 2.5 ba |
| 2 Whitson Street | $2,188,000 | 4 bd · 3 ba |
| 78-29 Austin Street TH13 | $2,199,000 | 3 bd · 3 ba |
| 78-29 Austin Street TH5 | $2,399,000 | 3 bd · 2.5 ba |
| 152 Whitson Street | $2,499,000 | 5 bd · 3 ba |
| 16 Upshaw Road | $2,595,000 | 4 bd · 4 ba |
| 77-16 Kew Forest Lane 1 | $2,999,000 | 4 bd · 4 ba |
| 85 Greenway Terrace HOUSE | $3,850,000 | 5 bd · 4.5 ba |
| 155 Ascan Avenue HOUSE | $3,995,000 | 9 bd · 7 ba |
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