114 81st AVE Kew Gardens, NY 11415
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,943 sqft
Price per Sqft $577
MLS Listing ID KEY858207
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Originating Board onekey2
Rental Info No
Year Built 1920
Annual Tax Amount $11,195
Lot Dimensions 50 X 100
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Enjoy effortless commuting with the E and F subway lines just a 2-minute stroll away, whisking you to Manhattan in under 30 minutes. For even faster access to the city, the Long Island Rail Road station is a mere 5 minutes away, offering a swift commute to Manhattan in under 15 minutes.
Step inside to find a grand and elegant entry foyer leading to a spacious living room, a formal dining room perfect for entertaining, and a bright sunroom. The oversized eat-in kitchen provides access to a private deck and backyard, ideal for outdoor relaxation. A convenient half bathroom completes the first floor.
Ascend to the second floor, where you'll find a luxurious master bedroom featuring an ensuite bathroom, along with three additional well-appointed bedrooms and another full bathroom. The third floor offers a generous bedroom, a bathroom, and ample storage space.
This exceptional home boasts numerous upgrades, including a High-Efficiency Solar Panel System (Installed 2022), a SunPower system that generates 113% of the household's electricity needs (8,600 kWh annually, estimated ~$2,500 value in 2024). Benefit from approximately $5,000 in property tax credits across 2026 and 2027.
The exterior has been Recently Updated (2022) with a new roof, siding, and gutters, ensuring durability and enhancing curb appeal. Inside, enjoy the luxury of Whole-House Water Filtration (2023), providing clean, filtered water throughout. The second floor features Central Air Conditioning for optimal comfort.
The Modern Chef's Kitchen, thoughtfully renovated in 2015, showcases quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and abundant cabinetry. Stunning Brazilian Teak Hardwood Floors (Cumaru) grace the first floor (installed 2015) and second floor (installed 2023), known for their beauty and resilience.
The Finished Basement Retreat (2023) offers a state-of-the-art home theater with a 120" screen, 4K projector, and 5.1 surround sound with discreet in-wall wiring. A new bathroom and versatile flex space, perfect for a gym or workspace, complete this level.
The interiors have been Stylishly Renovated throughout, with the master suite and third floor updated in 2012, the kitchen and first floor in 2015, and the second floor in 2023. All bathrooms feature contemporary finishes and modern upgrades.
Outside, enjoy a Private Outdoor Deck, a private driveway, and a garage. Additional Upgrades include a new sidewalk (2025) and entry stairs (2023).
This prime location offers easy access to major highways and airports, as well as a short walk to shopping, Queens Boulevard, and the renowned Forest Park. This is more than a home; it's a lifestyle.
Location
State NY
County Queens
Rooms
Basement Finished, Full
Interior
Interior Features Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Formal Dining
Heating Steam
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Parking Features Detached, Private
Garage Spaces 1.0
Utilities Available Natural Gas Available
Garage true
Private Pool No
Building
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type Stucco
Schools
Elementary Schools Ps 99 Kew Gardens
Middle Schools Jhs 190 Russell Sage
High Schools Hillcrest High School
School District Queens 28
Others
Senior Community No
Special Listing Condition None
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