A piece of American history is for sale: Donald Trump’s former childhood home is selling for $2.3 million after extensive renovations.
In the New York borough of Queens, there is a house with a special past: Donald Trump spent his childhood in the Tudor property since 1940. The five-bedroom building, built by Trump’s father, Fred, is thought to be the Trump family’s first home in the wealthy neighborhood. According to the Wall Street Journal, the newly renovated property is now being offered for $2.3 million (around €2 million).
The market for Trump’s parents’ house: 2 million euros for a property in New York
However, the journey there is long; the house had been abandoned for years. In February 2025, developer Tommy Lin purchased the building for $835,000 (approximately 720,000 euros) and completely renovated it in an eight-month project. “The place was uninhabitable – no water, no electricity,” Lin told the Wall Street Journal. Although the characteristic brick facade was retained, the interior was completely rebuilt.
The property has changed hands several times in previous years. On the day of the 2016 US presidential election, an investor bought the house for $1.39 million (around €1.2 million) to resell for a profit of €750,000 just in time for Trump’s inauguration. The building then served briefly as an Airbnb, filled with Trump memorabilia and copies of his book “The Art of the Deal.”
Today, Lin relies on a combination of historical value and exclusive location. He himself has invested about $500,000 (around €430,000) and hopes to attract buyers who appreciate the political heritage and property prices in Jamaica Estates. Real estate in the area is increasingly trading for more than $3 million.
District in transition: Things have changed since Trump’s childhood
Trump himself has said of the Jamaica Estates district that it is an “oasis” – quiet, family-oriented and safe. In fact, the county has experienced demographic changes over the years. An article in the New York Times described it this way in 2015: “Jamaica Estates, where Trump spent his childhood, is exclusive and almost entirely white.”
And further: “It is resistant to outsiders and largely inaccessible to minority groups.” A stark contrast to today’s Queens, which is one of the most ethnically diverse boroughs in New York.
