85-15 Wareham Place facts for kids
85-15 Wareham Place is a house in the Jamaica Estates area of Queens, New York City. This house is famous because it was the childhood home of Donald Trump, who later became a U.S. President. He lived here when he was a very young child, until he was about four years old. After that, his family moved to a bigger house right next door.
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About the House
Where is it?
The house is located on Wareham Place, close to Henley Road, in a nice neighborhood called Jamaica Estates. This area is known for its many beautiful homes.
What does it look like?
The house is built in a style called Tudor-style. This means it looks a bit like old English houses, often with steep roofs and decorative wood on the outside. It was built either in the 1920s or around 1940 by Donald Trump's father, Fred Trump.
A Famous Childhood Home
Who lived here?
Donald Trump was born and lived in this house during his early childhood. It is even listed as his home on his birth certificate. Living here was part of his early life story before he became a well-known businessman and politician.
What happened to the house?
Because of its connection to a U.S. President, the house has been bought and sold several times. It was put up for sale in 2016, when Donald Trump was running for president. It was first listed for about $1.65 million. Later, in December 2016, a real estate investor bought it for about $1.39 million.
The house was sold again in March 2017 for about $2.14 million. People have tried to sell it again since then, including in 2019, but those sales did not go through.
Renting the House
In 2017, the house was even listed on Airbnb, a website where people can rent homes for short stays. You could rent it for about $725 per night! This allowed people to stay in a house with a unique history.
