The childhood home of President Donald Trump in Queens, New York, has sold for $1.93 million following an interior renovation. The transaction appeared on real estate websites on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, after an undisclosed buyer entered into a contract for the property in July.
The five-bedroom, three-bathroom Tudor-style residence was built in 1940 by Fred Trump, the president's father, in the Jamaica Estates neighborhood. President Trump lived in the home until he was four years old. While the Trump family has not owned the property for decades, it has changed owners several times in recent years, including a 2017 sale for $2.14 million shortly after his inauguration.
Developer Tommy Lin, the seller, purchased the property for $835,000 last year after it sat vacant and neglected. Lin spent $500,000 on an eight-month renovation that addressed water damage and mold caused by a burst pipe. According to the New York Post, the home had previously become a "mold-ridden cat den." The overhaul added modern amenities including a chef’s kitchen, herringbone wood floors, and spa-like bathrooms.
The property was previously listed for sale in 2019 with an asking price of $2.9 million but went unsold until Lin purchased it. In the interim, it fell into disrepair and was inhabited by feral cats. Past owners utilized the site as an Airbnb rental featuring presidential-themed memorabilia, such as a life-sized cardboard cutout of Trump and copies of his book "The Art of the Deal."
The successful sale follows a cycle of ownership that saw the home fluctuate in value over the last nine years based on its condition and political associations. Trump, who is 80, is currently overseeing his own residential renovation at the White House, which includes the addition of a ballroom.