Queens, New York · ZIP 11433
South Jamaica offers the lowest home prices in SE Queens, direct access to Baisley Pond Park, and proximity to Jamaica's major transit hub.
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South Jamaica offers homeownership opportunities below $650K with 100-acre Baisley Pond Park directly accessible and Jamaica's full transit hub 1.5 miles north.
Local insight: Rochdale Village in South Jamaica is one of the largest limited-equity cooperatives in the United States — 5,860 units of affordable homeownership across 20 buildings in a 70-acre campus.
The median sale price in South Jamaica is $635,000, up -2.0% year-over-year, based on data from Redfin / Homes.com. The typical price range runs from $620,000 to $650,000 depending on property type, condition, and block.
Source: Redfin / Homes.com. Data reflects median sale prices 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
South Jamaica's housing stock is dominated by 1-family detached homes, making it popular with families seeking private outdoor space.
Public schools serving South Jamaica residents are part of NYC Department of Education. Ratings from GreatSchools.org.
| School | Grades | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Queens HS for Sciences at York College (nearby) | 9–12 | ★★★★★★★★★★ 10/10 |
| Hillcrest High School | 9–12 | ★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆ 4/10 |
| Baisley Park Early Childhood Center | PreK–K | ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ 6/10 |
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South Jamaica residents commute to Midtown Manhattan in approximately 45 minutes. Transit options include:
Source: MTA Official Route Map. → Full Commute Guide
Source: NYC Parks Department
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