BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. PLEASE TEXT ME. A rare opportunity to own a true architectural gem in the heart of Forest Hills Gardens. Built in 1926, this exquisite jewel box residence was designed by renowned architect Frank J. Foster as a Provincial French Country home in the distinctive Normandy style, featuring handcrafted brick masonry accented by carefully applied stucco and a clay tile roof laid in an irregular pattern. Foster, celebrated for his timeless residential designs—including the Greenwich home of Diana Ross—created a residence of enduring elegance, charm, and craftsmanship. Ideally situated in the very heart of the Gardens’ picturesque streets, parks, shops, and transportation, this exceptional home offers a unique blend of historic character, architectural significance, and everyday convenience in one of New York City’s most coveted neighborhoods.
Forest Hills Gardens, located between Forest Hills and Kew Gardens, is a planned and historic New York neighborhood with Tudor Revival streetscapes and garden-like lanes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Station Square by the Forest Hills–71 Av subway and LIRR, where cafés, small restaurants, and commuter foot traffic set a steady rhythm. The West Side Tennis Club’s landmark stadium and the Forest Hills Stadium concert venue anchor local culture. Curving roads, brick-and-stucco homes, and pocket greens create a village-like feel rare in the borough. Austin Street adds boutiques and dining a short walk away. Tree-lined blocks and rail connections shape a calm, connected daily routine.
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Market insights
50 Overhill Rd · $2,988,000
DAYS ON MARKET
89 days
The average home goes pending in 45 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.9%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,988,000
Median list price in this area is $937,973. (69% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Total of 13 rooms
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms and one half bathroom
Laundry & utility
Laundry located in the building basement
Exterior features
Garden
Additional garage structures on the property
Home design
Two-story building
Parking
Attached garage
HOA & community
HOA/association fees are charged monthly
Other
Pets allowed in the building
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
R3-2 districts are general residence districts that allow a variety of housing types, including low-rise attached houses, small multifamily apartment houses, and detached and semi-detached one- and two-family residences. It is the lowest density zoning district in which multiple dwellings are permitted. Because of their flexibility, R3-2 districts are mapped widely in all boroughs except Manhattan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Library
Museum / gallery
Golf related
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
52% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Forest Hills, NY • 11375
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 12% for direct sun exposure in Forest Hills. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.6 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 50 Overhill Rd
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Rental earnings
Est. $4,296 per month, based on comparable rentals