There are lots of reasons to love Sunnyside, Queens, from its affordability to its small-town feel and quick commute to Manhattan. And with housing costs well below the rest of the borough, it’s certainly a great place for first-time buyers to consider when searching for a home. Our Deal of the Week, 41-41 41st St. #3F, is a Sunnyside 1-bedroom with tons of space and amenities for a stellar price.
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The Price: $385,000
The median asking price for a home in Queens was $649,000 this October, according to the StreetEasy Data Dashboard. That puts our Deal of the Week at a little over half the median asking price for the greater borough.
Buyers who make the 20% minimum down payment of $77,000 can expect to see monthly payments of $2,921. This includes a mortgage payment of $2,145 and a monthly maintenance fee of $776. It’s also not too far off the median asking rent in Sunnyside, which sat at $2,473 this October.
Why You’ll Love It…
This front-facing apartment has huge windows, gorgeous hardwood floors, and stunning picture frame molding, all coming together to create a modern but classic vibe. Enter the unit through an entryway that includes a closet and doors to all other rooms of the unit — except the kitchen, which has an open doorway.
The eat-in kitchen has plenty of room for some dining furniture, but you could also fit it in the living area, which measures 17-by-12 feet. Home chefs will love the full suite of stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, oven and range, and stacked fridge. White cabinetry provides plenty of storage, and there’s room on top of the cabinets and above the doorway for even more items.
Spanning over 200 square feet, the bedroom has ample room for whatever size bed you desire, in addition to a work-from-home area or exercise corner. Truly, this room is what you make it. It also has two closets and two west-facing windows, guaranteeing great afternoon light. Next door, you’ll find a windowed bathroom complete with a tub/shower combo, medicine cabinet, spacious vanity, and built-in shelving.
Even more impressive than what’s inside this home is what you’ll find outside it. The unit is located in The Oxford, a beautiful art deco building constructed in the 1930s. This pet-friendly, elevator building offers a laundry room, additional locker storage, and bike storage. Just one block from the 7 train, the building offers an incredibly easy commute into Manhattan. An Amtrak station and major bus stops are also nearby. Around the corner, you’ll find the Sunnyside Farmers Market, which is open Saturdays year-round. Subletting is permitted after two years with board approval.
…And Why You Might Not
The kitchen is a little closed off from the rest of the apartment, and its layout is odd, putting the fridge in an awkward spot. The living area only has one window, so the far part of the room could use more natural light. However, more wall space means more picture frame molding, which is hard to complain about.
If you’re looking to buy an affordable 1-bedroom in Queens, be sure to check this one out!
See the listing at 41-41 41st St. #3F, listed by Carmela Massimo of Welcome Home Real Estate Sunnyside Gardens LLC.
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