About 53-21 240th Street
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.
Features of 53-21 240th Street
| MLS® # | 920355 |
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| Price | $2,100,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2.00 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Internal Footage | 3,215 |
| Square Footage | 11970 |
| Acres | 0.27 |
| Year Built | 1950 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | A-Frame, Cape Cod |
| Status | Pending |
Community Information
| Address | 53-21 240th Street |
|---|---|
| City | Douglaston |
| County | Queens |
| State | NY |
| Zip Code | 11362 |
Amenities
| Utilities | Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Available, Water Connected |
|---|---|
| Parking Spaces | 7 |
| Parking | Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Private, Storage |
| # of Garages | 2 |
| View | Open, Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior | Ceramic Tile, Hardwood |
|---|---|
| Interior Features | First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Chandelier, Chefs Kitchen, Eat-in Kitchen, ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), Entrance Foyer, Formal Dining, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Kitchen, Pantry, Storage, Walk Through Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), Washer/Dryer Hookup |
| Appliances | Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater |
| Heating | Baseboard, Hot Air, Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplaces | Living Room |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Finished, Partially Finished |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Balcony, Garden, Mailbox, Rain Gutters |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Back Yard, Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Hilly, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, Near School, Near Shops, Private, Secluded, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Stone/Brick Wall, Views |
| Windows | Bay Window(s), Blinds, Casement, Double Pane Windows, Floor to Ceiling Windows, Insulated Windows, Oversized Windows, Screens, Shutters, Skylight(s), Storm Window(s) |
| Construction | Aluminum Siding, Brick |
School Information
| District | Queens 26 |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Ps 98 Douglaston School |
| Middle | Jhs 67 Louis Pasteur |
| High | Benjamin N Cardozo High School |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | October 3rd, 2025 |
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| Days on Market | 10 |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Listing Provided Courtesy of | LAFFEY REAL ESTATE |
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| Contact Info | 718-224-3900 |