Forest Hills strikes the perfect balance of urban and suburban living. The low-key Queens neighborhood is best known for its Tudor-style houses and classic co-op buildings, along with Austin Street, its bustling strip that is lined with boutique shops, big-brand stores, and lots of restaurants. If you’ve been eyeing Forest Hills, here are five homes under $1 million that might encourage you to make the neighborhood switch. And there’s plenty more where these came from: just head over to StreetEasy to see a full roundup of Forest Hills homes for under $1 million.

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Price $324,000
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood Forest Hills

If you’re looking for the perfect starter home, look no further than this renovated 1-bedroom along Yellowstone Boulevard. The space is open, airy, and equipped with all of the essentials, including a windowed kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wood cabinetry. Arched doorways lead to each room and there’s lots of natural light throughout. The bedroom is large and offers ample closet space, while the windowed bathroom is fully decked out in white subway tiles, paired with floating shelves. The co-op building is pet friendly and just minutes away from the M/R line’s 67th Avenue station.

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Price $999,000
Space 3 beds, 1 bath
Neighborhood Forest Hills

With three bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and nearly 1,250 square feet, there’s plenty of room to spread out at this single-family detached colonial home on 63rd Avenue. The main floor boasts an open-concept layout with large windows, a living room with a teal-colored den, Estruscan tile flooring, French doors, a formal dining room, and a renovated kitchen with a butler pantry. The bedrooms are on the second floor, and the basement houses a half bathroom and laundry room. A finished attic adds to the already generous amount of storage space. Other cool perks include a private driveway, front yard and a backyard.

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Price $285,000
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood Forest Hills

The wall moldings, arched entryways, original hardwood floors, and low price point make this Austin Street abode a prewar gem. Not to mention its huge bedroom that’s nestled off from the rest of the apartment and large enough to accommodate a king-sized bed with ease. The eat-in kitchen flows into the sun-soaked living room and three large closets offer a good amount of storage space. The co-op building includes a bike room, gym, laundry rooms, and a live-in super.

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Price $799,000
Space 3 beds, 2 baths
Neighborhood Forest Hills

Two apartments were combined to create this sprawling 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home spanning 1,761 square feet. You get a sunken living room, an office alcove, several king-sized bedrooms, a windowed kitchen, and a second kitchen that’s currently set up as a utility room. There’s flexibility to further customize this large space to your liking, and the building is pet friendly.

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Price $445,000
Space 2 beds, 1 bath
Neighborhood Forest Hills

There’s a sense of tranquility in place at this 2-bedroom within Forest Hills’ well-regarded Nathan Hale building. Sunlight filters in through the large windows, and a renovation transformed the galley kitchen into a contemporary setting with sleek cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. The bedroom is equally sunny and spacious, and there are four large closets throughout the apartment. The Nathan Hale has no shortage of amenities, including a private courtyard, fenced-in dog run, a newly renovated gym with a separate dance/yoga room, a laundry room, a storage/bike room, and an indoor parking garage.

 

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