179A Beach 26th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Queens County
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Description
Welcome to 179 Beach 26th Street, a charming bungalow in the heart of Far Rockaway's historic beachside community. Ideal for first-time homebuyers, this unique home offers the opportunity to own a piece of Rockaway history while enjoying a relaxed coastal lifestyle just steps from the ocean. Located within the Far Rockaway Beach Bungalow Historic District, this home is part of the last intact beach bungalow colony on the Rockaway Peninsula. The district has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2013 and has been recognized for its architectural and cultural significance. It has even served as a filming location for HBO's Boardwalk Empire. Enjoy easy access to Rockaway Beach and the Boardwalk, featuring miles of sandy shoreline, bike paths, surfing beaches, playgrounds, and oceanfront recreation. Shopping, restaurants, and everyday conveniences are located just across Seagirt Boulevard, while the nearby A Train, local buses, and Long Island Rail Road connections make commuting throughout Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan convenient. Whether you're looking for your first home, a beach getaway, or a property full of character, 179 Beach 26th Street offers a rare opportunity to own in one of the Rockaways' most unique and historic waterfront communities.
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Bungalow
Year Built
1935
Living Area
594 sq ft
Lot Size
0.03 acres
Days on Market
30
MLS® Listing#
1013113
Property Features
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Financial Details
Annual Taxes
$954
Assessed Value
$30,120
Parcel Number
15818-0148
Affordability Calculator
$84,000
Estimated monthly payment
$2,235/mo
Principal $336,000 · Est. interest $468,750 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Far Rockaway, NY
- $671,698
- Median Listing Price
- 82
- Median Days on Market
- 1,230
- Median Sq Ft
- $487
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 172
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 37% below the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 45% above the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Far Rockaway, NY.
Location
- 179A Beach 26th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Points of Interest in Far Rockaway, NY
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Nearby Schools
P. S. /M. S 43q the School by the Sea
Elementary · 0.1 mi away
Wave Preparatory Elementary School
Elementary · 0.4 mi away
PS 215 Lucretia Mott
Elementary · 0.4 mi away
Lighthouse Elementary School
Elementary · 0.4 mi away
Yeshiva Darchei Torah
Elementary · 0.4 mi away
Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School
Secondary · 0.5 mi away
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI
Elementary · 0.5 mi away
Peninsula Preparatory Academy
Elementary · 0.6 mi away
Yeshiva Gedola Meor Hatalmud
Secondary · 0.8 mi away
Congregation Ymh
School · 0.8 mi away
Yeshiva Ateres Shimon
School · 0.8 mi away
MS 53
Secondary · 0.8 mi away
Tichon Meir Moshe
Secondary · 0.8 mi away
Village Academy
School · 0.8 mi away
Success Academy Far Rockaway
Elementary · 0.8 mi away
Bnos Bais Yaakov of Far Rockaway
Secondary · 0.9 mi away
World Harvest Deliverance Center
School · 0.9 mi away
Challenge Charter School
Secondary · 0.9 mi away
Talmud Torah Siach Yitzchok
School · 0.9 mi away
Far Rock Urban Agro Education Center
School · 0.9 mi away
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Comparable nearby listings and their asking prices.
| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260 Beach 81st Street 2P, Rockaway Beach, NY | $369,000 | 2 | — | 900 |
| 260 Beach 81st Street 2P, Rockaway Beach, NY | $369,000 | 2 | 1 | 900 |
| 5 James Street, East Rockaway, NY | $395,000 | 2 | 1 | 1,095 |
| 2287 Mott ave 1A, Far Rockaway, NY | $399,000 | 3 | 1 | — |
| 221 Beach 80th Street 4B, Rockaway Beach, NY | $399,000 | 2 | — | 900 |
| 221 Beach 80th Street 1G, Far Rockaway, NY | $418,500 | 2 | 1 | 900 |
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