College Point is a historic neighborhood located in northern Queens along the shores of the East River. Its boundaries stretch from Flushing Bay in the south to Powell Cove in the north. The neighborhood is lush with old growth trees and grassy yards and features 5 city parks. Hermon A. Macneil Park offers running and walking trails along the river, with views of Manhattan and the Bronx shoreline. Next to the College Point Yacht Club are acres of pubic, landscaped walking trails along the shores of College Point Reef. Powell's Cove Park offers mature trees and winding walking trails along the cove. Frank Golden Park features a huge expanse of open playing fields. College Point real estate offers a mix of mid-century and more modern construction. The neighborhood is known for several important historic structures, like the Poppenhusen Institute building with its the Italianate majesty, and also modern developments like the multi-use shopping/dining/lifestyle complex called The Point, which in addition to restaurants and shops features a community pool and rooftop deck with views of the Manhattan skyline. The neighborhood’s vibrant diversity is reflected in the quality and range of College Point homes. Many streets are lined with brick, 3-story walkups and attached, 3-story townhomes with garages. Brick, single-family homes with yards are also common. Silverpointe Estates offers modern condominiums in a gated setting adjacent to the College Point Yacht Club. The neighborhood also offers many multi-family homes and apartments. The commercial sector of College Point also offers a diverse range of opportunities, from corner stores and live/work spaces, to light industrial buildings and warehouse spaces. From the heart of College Point, it’s a 20-minute drive to Midtown Manhattan. The neighborhood is served by the Q44, which connect with the 7 Train at Flushing in Queens, and the Q65 bus, which connects to the 6 Train at Parkchester in the Bronx. At Asking Price Realty we're experts on College Point real estate. We specialize in listing homes in College Point, and working with buyers who are interested in moving to the area. If you own a home in College Point, or are thinking of moving into the neighborhood, call us! We would love to help you learn more about College Point homes that are currently on the market.
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