Forest Hills Homes with Landscaped Lot features

Welcome to Forest Hills, a charming neighborhood nestled in the heart of Queens, New York. Known for its picturesque streets and a unique blend of urban convenience and suburban tranquility, Forest Hills offers a lifestyle that is both vibrant and serene. With its rich history and beautiful architecture, this area has become a sought-after destination for families, professionals, and retirees alike.

One of the standout features of Forest Hills is the abundance of homes with beautifully landscaped lots. These properties are meticulously designed, showcasing lush gardens, manicured lawns, and vibrant flower beds that create a picturesque setting. Imagine stepping out into your own private oasis, where you can enjoy morning coffee surrounded by the soothing sounds of nature or host delightful gatherings in your backyard retreat.

Forest Hills is not just about stunning homes; it also boasts an array of amenities that enhance the quality of life for its residents. With easy access to parks, excellent schools, and a variety of dining and shopping options, you’ll find everything you need just moments away. The iconic Forest Hills Stadium adds a cultural flair to the community, hosting concerts and events that bring neighbors together.

Whether you’re strolling through the tree-lined streets or enjoying the vibrant local scene, Forest Hills captures the essence of New York living while providing a peaceful sanctuary. Explore the charm of this remarkable neighborhood and discover your dream home surrounded by beautifully landscaped lots that truly define the beauty of Forest Hills.

Newest Forest Hills Homes with Landscaped Lot features

$1,058,800

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1022893 MLS

Perfectly situated in the heart of desirable Forest Hills, this all brick home is just a short walk to vibrant Austin Street's restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and everyday shopping, as well as Trader Joe's. Approximately a 10-minute walk to the M/R subway, 15 minutes to the E/F/M/R express station at Forest Hills–71st Avenue, and about 15 minutes to the LIRR station for an easy commute to Manhattan. Conveniently located near parks, schools, and major highways while enjoying the charm of one of Queens' most sought-after neighborhoods. The recently renovated second floor showcases a sleek, contemporary, city-inspired design, complemented by brand-new appliances that enhance both style and functionality. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in the heart of Forest Hills.

6706 Thornton Place, Forest Hills

$1,799,999

6 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1004225 MLS

A particular quiet settles over the right kind of Forest Hills street. The trees arch over the road, the houses sit back from the sidewalk, and the noise of the city ends a few blocks behind you. 111-16 76th Drive sits on a street like that — a 1935 Colonial behind an electronic gate, on a 37.25' x 100' lot with a private driveway, a detached garage, and the carried presence of a home kept carefully for ninety years. You enter into a living room, original parquet hardwood, crown molding, recessed lighting, and a wood-burning fireplace framed in white brick. Its a room that hosts. The dining room beyond — chandelier, wainscoting, formal but never stiff — opens to a separate sitting room overlooking the Japanese Maple out front, where afternoons settle naturally into evenings. The kitchen has been renovated to feel current without losing the bones of the house: white flat-front cabinetry to the ceiling, Caesarstone quartz countertops, a full stainless steel appliance package, and a breakfast nook off the back with garden views and a side door out to the patio. A powder room sits just off the main hall. And throughout the floor, a detail most buyers won't notice until they live with it — the Mitsubishi central HVAC was installed with supply vents along the floor, so conditioned air rises evenly from below. No draft from above, no cold spot at the window, no whir from a register. The house simply stays comfortable. Upstairs, the primary suite is genuinely oversized at 19' x 12', with mirrored closets, hardwood floors, and French doors that open onto a private 185 sqft balcony shaded by mature trees. It functions as an outdoor room: wide enough for a small table, removed from the street, the kind of place where morning coffee becomes a habit. Two more bedrooms and a full bath complete the floor. A third level adds three further bedrooms in a fully private wing — for a home office that lives apart from the rest of the house. Below, the basement runs 21' x 28' as a finished recreation room, with new wood-look tile, freshly painted walls, good ceiling height, and a full bath, laundry, and pantry. And while the cosmetic work shows everywhere, the systems quietly tell you what kind of house this is: gas boiler under 15 years old, water heater 4 years old, upgraded electrical, central HVAC through the main floors, split-AC on the third. The next decade of ownership cost has already been absorbed. Outside, the lot reads as a small private compound. White frame construction, a covered porch, a Japanese maple at the threshold, evergreens at the perimeter, ivy-covered fencing, a patio, and a lawn deep enough for a grill and a table. The electronic gate spans the full frontage and slides open silently. The detached garage takes the car; the driveway takes the second, and third. The neighborhood is the other half of the home. Forest Hills is one of the most complete neighborhoods in New York City — Tudor and Colonial Revival blocks from the 1910s and 1920s, mature canopy on every street, the feel of a place built to last. Forest Hills Gardens, the landmark 1909 community designed by Grosvenor Atterbury with the Olmsted Brothers, sits a few blocks away. Forest Park begins just to the southwest with 538 acres of trails, equestrian paths, a carousel, and a golf course. Austin Street, the commercial spine, is lined with independent restaurants, coffee shops, wine bars, and bakeries. The E/F/M/R at Forest Hills–71st Avenue - 0.2 miles away - runs express to Midtown in under 25 minutes; the LIRR reaches Penn Station in roughly 15. Homes with this configuration — 6 true bedrooms, a finished basement, a private garage, a gated lot, modern systems on a 1935 frame — simply do not come up often in Forest Hills. Walk Score: 98. NYC School District 28.

11116 76th Drive, Forest Hills

$3,158,000

7 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 947356 MLS

LUXURY. LOCATION. LEGACY! Exceptional opportunity to own a truly grand residence in the heart of prestigious Forest Hills Gardens. This distinguished home was built by a famed Forest Hills Gardens builder who constructed many of the neighborhood’s iconic properties — and chose this home to build for himself, reflecting an extraordinary level of craftsmanship, detail, and pride of ownership. The elegant residence offers a dramatic entry, formal dining room, oversized eat-in kitchen, and a stunning step-down living room with fireplace. Both the living room and kitchen open onto a spectacular wraparound deck for all-summer enjoyment, complemented by a charming outdoor breezeway that enhances the home’s unique indoor-outdoor flow. Features include a residential elevator, hardwood floors throughout, wrought iron railings, spiral staircase, abundant closet space, and built-in speakers. Second floor offers 4 bedrooms / 3 baths; third floor provides 2 bedrooms / 1 bath. The finished basement includes multiple rooms, full bath, laundry, and mechanicals. Comfort is enhanced by 4-zone heating and 3-zone central air conditioning. Two-car garage. Approximately 4622 sq. ft. of living space. Bonus: Legal one-bedroom apartment over the garage, currently rented month-to-month and generating excellent income. A rare blend of architectural character, luxury living, and income potential in one of Queens’ most iconic neighborhoods — a true legacy property.

31 Puritan Avenue, Forest Hills

$539,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 923359 MLS

Welcome to Austin Gardens, a beautifully maintained post-war co-op complex ideally located in the tree-lined residential area of Austin Street in the heart of Forest Hills. These mid-rise elevator buildings offer a serene residential feel just a block away from the shopping and dining district. Residents enjoy well-kept common areas, a private gated garden, and 24-hour laundry facilities. Perfectly situated near E/F express trains, LIRR, parks, and top-rated schools. The 1,000 sq. ft. unit offers two full size bedrooms filled with natural light and excellent sound insulation provided by double-glass sound proof windows. The bright open-concept living and dining area features beautiful 1 1/4 inch hardwood oak floors, recessed lighting, and a seamless flow into the modern kitchen with sleek white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel smart appliances, and a timeless subway tile backsplash for a clean, elegant look. Fabulous closet space, gracious foyer and dining area with adaptable space. Renovated windowed bath. Parking with quick waitlist. Don't miss. RENT WITH OPTION TO BUY! Cats OK, sorry no dogs.

75-02 Austin Street Unit #2J, Forest Hills

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