Queens, New York · ZIP 11435
Briarwood co-ops under $350K with direct E/F subway access to Manhattan — the lowest entry point into SE Queens homeownership.
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Briarwood is Queens' best-kept affordable housing secret — co-ops under $350K, E/F express subway, and proximity to Jamaica's massive transit hub.
Local insight: Briarwood's Van Wyck Expressway provides direct highway access to JFK Airport in under 15 minutes — making it a top choice for airline industry workers and frequent travelers.
The median sale price in Briarwood is $325,000, up +2.8% year-over-year, based on data from Redfin / Zillow (co-op dominant). The typical price range runs from $300,000 to $350,000 depending on property type, condition, and block.
Source: Redfin / Zillow (co-op dominant). Data reflects median sale prices 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
Briarwood's housing stock is dominated by 1-family detached homes, making it popular with families seeking private outdoor space.
Public schools serving Briarwood residents are part of NYC Department of Education. Ratings from GreatSchools.org.
| School | Grades | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 117 J. Woodbridge Davis | K–5 | ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ 6/10 |
| PS 99 Kew Gardens (adjacent) | K–6 | ★★★★★★★★☆☆ 8/10 |
| Forest Hills High School | 9–12 | ★★★★★★★★☆☆ 8/10 |
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Briarwood residents commute to Midtown Manhattan in approximately 30 minutes. Transit options include:
Source: MTA Official Route Map. → Full Commute Guide
Source: NYC Parks Department
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