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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Bath Beach vs Prospect Lefferts Gardens

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

Brooklyn|Brooklyn

Bath Beach

Brooklyn

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Bath Beach has the lower median sale price at $854K vs $1.2M in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.

Median Sale Price
$854K
$1.2M
Median Rent
$2K
$3K
Active Listings
37
44
Avg Days on Market
45 days
32 days
YoY Price Change
-20.2%
+110.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
8
10

Detailed Comparison

MetricBath BeachProspect Lefferts Gardens
Median Sale Price$854,000$1,212,500
Median Condo Price$498,888$912,500
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,150$3,150
Active Listings3744
Rental Inventory24165
Days on Market4532
Price Cut Share21.6%4.5%
Monthly Sales Volume810
YoY Price Change-20.2%+110.9%
YoY Rent Change+13.5%+6.1%
YoY Inventory Change-9.8%+18.9%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Bath Beach moved -20.2% over the past year, compared to +110.9% in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Prospect Lefferts 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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Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Prospect Lefferts Gardens borders the eastern edge of Prospect Park and sits adjacent to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Brooklyn Museum, with the Lefferts Manor Historic District preserving blocks of limestone, brownstone, and brick rowhouses in Renaissance Revival, Neo-Federal, and Tudor Revival styles. The B, Q, and S trains stop at Prospect Park station, the Q serves Parkside Avenue, and the 2 and 5 trains connect at Sterling and Winthrop Streets. Housing ranges from intact 19th- and early 20th-century rowhouses to prewar apartment buildings along the main corridors.

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Transit Access

Bath Beach

No subway data available

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No subway data available

Active Listings

Bath Beach for sale

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Prospect Lefferts 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 last updated: 1/1/1970.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bath Beach cheaper than Prospect Lefferts Gardens?
Yes, Bath Beach has a lower median sale price at $854,000 compared to $1,212,500 in Prospect Lefferts Gardens as of the most recent market data. Co-op and condo prices within each neighborhood can vary significantly, so the right fit depends on property type and building.
Which has better transit, Bath Beach or Prospect Lefferts 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 Prospect Lefferts Gardens?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Bath Beach and Prospect Lefferts 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 Prospect Lefferts 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 Prospect Lefferts 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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