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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Bath Beach vs Pelham Gardens

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Brooklyn|Bronx

Bath Beach

Brooklyn

Pelham Gardens

Bronx

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Pelham Gardens has the lower median sale price at $730K vs $854K in Bath Beach.

Median Sale Price
$854K
$730K
Median Rent
$2K
$2K
Active Listings
37
1
Avg Days on Market
45 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-20.2%
+4.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
8
4

Detailed Comparison

MetricBath BeachPelham Gardens
Median Sale Price$854,000$730,000
Median Condo Price$498,888N/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,150$1,875
Active Listings371
Rental Inventory242
Days on Market450
Price Cut Share21.6%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume84
YoY Price Change-20.2%+4.3%
YoY Rent Change+13.5%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change-9.8%-80.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Bath Beach moved -20.2% over the past year, compared to +4.3% in Pelham Gardens. Pelham Gardens is seeing price appreciation while Bath Beach has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Bath Beach

Bath Beach sits on Brooklyn's southwestern shore along Gravesend Bay, featuring a mix of one- and two-family brick and frame houses, attached rowhouses, and small apartment buildings on a low-traffic residential grid. The D train serves the neighborhood via the BMT West End Line with stations at 18th Avenue, 20th Avenue, Bay Parkway, and 25th Avenue. Calvert Vaux Park and the Shore Parkway promenade provide waterfront access, while Dyker Beach Park offers an 18-hole public golf course.

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Pelham Gardens

Pelham Gardens is a residential Bronx neighborhood of well-maintained single-family homes, two-family brick houses, and low-rise apartment buildings between Pelham Parkway and the Hutchinson River Parkway. The 5 train at Eastchester-Dyre Avenue and bus connections to the 6 train at Pelham Bay Park provide transit options. The tree-lined streets and generous setbacks give the area a distinctly suburban character.

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Transit Access

Bath Beach

No subway data available

Pelham Gardens

No subway data available

Active Listings

Bath Beach for sale

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Pelham Gardens for sale

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Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Bath Beach vs Pelham Gardens: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Bath Beach and Pelham Gardens both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Outer-borough submarkets including Bath Beach and Pelham Gardens generally tracked the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% peak-to-trough decline before fully recovering by 2017 and posting further gains through early 2020.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)Bath BeachPelham Gardens
Median Sale Price$854,000$730,000
Median Rent$2,150/mo$1,875/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change-20.2%+4.3%
Average Days on Market45 days0 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/AN/A

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bath Beach cheaper than Pelham Gardens?
Pelham Gardens is more affordable, with a median sale price of $730,000 vs $854,000 in Bath Beach. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Bath Beach or Pelham Gardens?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Bath Beach or Pelham Gardens?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Bath Beach and Pelham Gardens both offer a mix of apartment and multi-room units in co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Larger 3- and 4-bedroom units, including townhouses and multi-family properties, tend to be more available in lower-density areas. Reviewing active listings filtered by bedroom count is the most reliable way to see what each neighborhood currently offers for larger households. A licensed broker can pull current inventory by bedroom count across both areas for a direct comparison.
Should I buy in Bath Beach or Pelham Gardens?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Bath Beach and Pelham Gardens gives you the clearest picture of what your budget gets in each location. Request a free CMA from Milton Coste to get a side-by-side breakdown of current opportunities.

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