The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.
104-20 68th Dr Units B & 21
Listing Notes
Welcome to The James Monroe, a highly desirable full-service cooperative where convenience meets contemporary comfort. This fully renovated Junior 4 / 2-bedroom home offers generous space, modern finishes, and a deeded parking spot with immediate availability - a rare find in the heart of Forest Hills. A welcoming entry foyer leads into a spacious living room that easily accommodates both dining and lounge areas and opens to a private balcony - perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Freshly repainted with oak hardwood floors throughout and windows in every room, the home is bright, airy, and move-in ready. The renovated kitchen features white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, a classic subway tile backsplash, and a full suite of stainless-steel appliances, including a gas range and French-door refrigerator. The layout is efficient and elegant, designed for both everyday cooking and entertaining. The primary bedroom easily fits a king-sized bed and offers wall-to-wall closets, while the junior room comfortably fits a queen and is ideal as a second bedroom, guest space, or home office. The windowed bathroom is beautifully updated with porcelain tile, a modern vanity, and a soaking tub with rain showerhead, creating a spa-like retreat. The James Monroe is a financially sound, full-service co-op with a dedicated staff, part-time doorman, on-site super, and porters. Amenities include a new gym, bike room, storage, and immediate garage parking. Pet-friendly with board approval, the building is near parks, markets, Forest Hills Stadium, Citi Field, and the West Side Tennis Club. Commuting is simple with nearby E, F, M, and R trains, express and local buses, LIRR, and easy access to LGA and JFK airports. Zoned for top-rated PS196 and Halsey Middle School, with maintenance including all utilities except electric, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and value.
Market Insights
$506/sqft vs a nearby median of $366/sqft.
- +38% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 947 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is about 28.0% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
- Transit access+$9k +2.5%
- Virtually staged−$3k −1.0%
- Visible condition issues−$2k −0.5%
Property Read
The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 33 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 9, 2026
- Photos
- 29 photos
- Property type
- coop
- Status
- for sale