Donald Trump’s childhood home is up for sale in Queens

The house that Donald Trump lived in during his formative years is on the market again.

Built by his father Fred Trump in 1940, the five-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home in the Jamaica Estates neighborhood of Queens has been listed for $2.3 million. But if Trump visited him, he probably wouldn’t recognize much of it.

Part of the reason is that he only lived there until he was 4, but the house also just completed an eight-month, $500,000 renovation. This was necessary after the Tudor-style house, located at 85-15 Wareham Pl., became so dilapidated that it was unlivable.

Developer Tommy Lin purchased the property for just $835,000 in March of this year, embarking on a mission to restore the house and flip it for a significant profit.

Much like Trump’s return to prominence, the House had a good run during his first administration. Private equity investor Michael Davis, who believed Trump would defeat Hillary Clinton in 2016, purchased the house hours before the election results were announced for $1.39 million, returning it on Inauguration Day for $2.14 million.

When he saw the house offered for rental, he re-rented it and put it on Airbnb, charging $800 per night and filling the house with Trump memorabilia. This backfired, however, when the charity Oxfam America rented the house and then invited refugees and media into the house to highlight the refugee crisis. Davis’ lease was terminated and the house fell into disrepair and became a hub for feral cats in 2019.

The recent renovation includes a smart door lock, the original wood stove and a smart toilet. The living room offers herringbone hardwood floors and custom millwork and the chef’s kitchen is filled with high-end appliances.