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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Belmont vs Brighton Beach

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

Bronx|Brooklyn

Belmont

Bronx

Brighton Beach

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$0
$543K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
2
165
Avg Days on Market
0 days
116 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
-16.5%
Monthly Sales Volume
2
12

Detailed Comparison

MetricBelmontBrighton Beach
Median Sale Price$0$542,500
Median Condo PriceN/A$520,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$368,500
Median Rent$2,850$2,575
Active Listings2165
Rental Inventory1444
Days on Market0116
Price Cut Share0.0%11.5%
Monthly Sales Volume212
YoY Price Change0.0%-16.5%
YoY Rent Change-11.6%-4.6%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%+51.4%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Belmont moved 0.0% over the past year, compared to -16.5% in Brighton Beach. Both markets have seen price softening, with Brighton Beach declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

Belmont

Belmont is a compact Bronx neighborhood centered on Arthur Avenue, known for its Italian specialty food shops and restaurants. The building stock consists primarily of prewar walk-up apartment buildings, low-rise row houses, and scattered two-family brick homes. The B/D trains at Fordham Road and the Metro-North Fordham station are within walking distance, and the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden border the neighborhood.

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Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach stretches along Brooklyn's Atlantic shoreline with a housing stock that ranges from 1920s Art Deco apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway to postwar co-op towers and newer oceanfront condominiums. The B and Q trains run above Brighton Beach Avenue, providing direct service to Downtown Brooklyn, Midtown Manhattan, and connections across the system. The Riegelmann Boardwalk extends along the waterfront, connecting to Coney Island, while Brighton Beach Avenue below the elevated tracks forms the neighborhood's primary commercial corridor.

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Transit Access

Belmont

No subway data available

Brighton Beach

No subway data available

Active Listings

Belmont for sale

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Brighton Beach 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 Belmont cheaper than Brighton Beach?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, Belmont or Brighton Beach?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Belmont or Brighton Beach?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Belmont and Brighton Beach 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 Belmont or Brighton Beach?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Belmont and Brighton Beach 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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