42-55 78th St, Elmhurst, NY 11373

Queens County

Last Updated: May 9, 2025

Pre-Foreclosure: Lis Pendens, Estimated Market Value $1,805,300

Description: 42-55 78th St, Elmhurst, NY 11373 is a Single Family Home built in 1920. This property was last sold for $830,000 in 2005 and currently has an estimated value of $1,805,300. According to the Elmhurst public records, the property at 42-55 78th St, Elmhurst, NY 11373 has approximately 2,355 square feet, with a lot size of 4,000 square feet. Nearby schools include Renaissance Charter School 2 (The), Ps 7 Louis F Simeone, Forte Preparatory Academy Charter, Elm Community Charter School and Renaissance Charter School 2 (The).

Last Sold Price: $830,000
Price to EMV Ratio: 54.00%
EARV Ratio: 52.00%
2,355 sqft
4,000 lot size
5 beds
3 baths
Year Built: 1920
Latitude: 40.7420520, Longitude: -73.8865130
42-55 78th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Foreclosure History
Lis Pendens
Property details
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42-55 78th St, Elmhurst, NY 11373 is a Single Family Home built in 1920. This property was last sold for $830,000 in 2005 and currently has an estimated value of $1,805,300. According to the Elmhurst public records, the property at 42-55 78th St, Elmhurst, NY 11373 has approximately 2,355 square feet, with a lot size of 4,000 square feet. Nearby schools include Renaissance Charter School 2 (The), Ps 7 Louis F Simeone, Forte Preparatory Academy Charter, Elm Community Charter School and Renaissance Charter School 2 (The).
Property facts
Property features
Primary Land Use and Tax Lot Information
  • 42-55 78 STREET, 11373
  • DOB Overview:
  • Building Class:
    A1
    One Family Dwellings: Two Stories Detached (Small Or Moderate Size, With Or Without Attic)
  • Year Built:
    1920
  • Number of Buildings:
    2
  • Floors on Main Building:
    2.75
  • Building Dimensions:
    20'37'
  • Actual Square Footage:
    2,355
  • Calculated Square Footage:
    2,035
  • Residential Floor Area:
    2,355
  • Total Units:
    1
  • Residential Units:
    1
  • Extension:
    Garage
  • Basement:
    Below grade full basement
  • Proximity:
    Detached
  • Address:
    42-55 78 STREET
  • Zip Code:
    11373
  • Borough:
    Queens (4)
  • Block — Lot:
    1524 — 67
  • BBLE:
    4015240067
  • Lot Buildings:
    BIN
    Name
    4037960 42-55 78 STREET

  • Ownership:

  • Land Use:
    01
    One & Two Family Buildings
  • Lot Dimensions:
    40'100'
  • Calculated Lot Perimeter:
    279.56 ft
  • Acres:
    0.09
  • Lot Area:
    4,000
  • Lot Type:
    Inside
  • Zoning Districts:
    R4
    Lower-density residence district
  • Zoning Map:

  • Actual FAR:
    0.59
  • Max Residential FAR:
    0.75
  • Max Commercial FAR:
    0
  • Max Facility FAR:
    2

  • Max Residential Sqft:
    3,000
  • Buildable Residential Sqft:
    645
  • Residential Area Distribution:
Real Property Records
Document Type
Property Price History
Date Event Price
Dec 15, 2020 Listing removed $975,000
Apr 30, 2020 Relisted $975,000
Property Tax History
Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $9,326 $85,620
2023 $9,430 $84,240
Sold Homes
Address Price Beds Baths
Homes For Sale
Address Price Beds Baths
Home Value
Estimated values are not a substitute for professional expertise. Contact your RE agent for a market assessment.
Schools
School Name Rating
Renaissance Charter School 2 (The)
45-20 83RD ST, NY 11373
Ps 7 Louis F Simeone
80-55 CORNISH AVE, NY 11373
6 / 10
St Illuminator's Armenian Day School
69-23 47th Avenue, NY 11377
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School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.
Flood Factor
Flood Factor Score: 1 Flood Factor Score: 1 Flood Factor Score: 1 Flood Factor Score: 1
1 |10
Minimal
Flood Factor
FEMA Zone (Est.)
X (unshaded)
Flood insurance:
Recommended
Flood risks are increasing as sea levels rise and weather patterns change.
This property has a Minimal Flood Factor .
Although flood risks across the country are changing because of the environment, this property is unlikely to flood over the next 30 years.
Flood Factor data provided by FloodFactor.