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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Belmont vs Hillcrest

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

Bronx|Queens

Belmont

Bronx

Hillcrest

Queens

Median Sale Price
$0
$1.1M
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
2
10
Avg Days on Market
0 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
+25.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
2
7

Detailed Comparison

MetricBelmontHillcrest
Median Sale Price$0$1,150,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,850$2,400
Active Listings210
Rental Inventory144
Days on Market00
Price Cut Share0.0%23.1%
Monthly Sales Volume27
YoY Price Change0.0%+25.8%
YoY Rent Change-11.6%-5.9%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%+400.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Belmont moved 0.0% over the past year, compared to +25.8% in Hillcrest. The +25.8% gain in Hillcrest reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

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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Hillcrest

Hillcrest is a hilly residential Queens neighborhood of brick Tudor and Colonial homes, garden-apartment cooperatives, and mid-rise condominium buildings along the spine of the Jamaica Hills ridge. The F train at Parsons Boulevard and 169th Street stations provides subway access, and local buses connect to Jamaica Center. St. John's University campus borders the neighborhood to the north.

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Transit Access

Belmont

No subway data available

Hillcrest

No subway data available

Active Listings

Belmont for sale

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Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest?
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 Hillcrest?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Belmont or Hillcrest?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Belmont and Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest?
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 Hillcrest 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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