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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Bergen Beach vs Marine Park

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

Brooklyn|Brooklyn

Bergen Beach

Brooklyn

Marine Park

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Bergen Beach has the lower median sale price at $825K vs $938K in Marine Park.

Investors analyzing rental yield will find Bergen Beach offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.

Median Sale Price
$825K
$938K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
33
33
Avg Days on Market
152.5 days
43 days
YoY Price Change
-3.5%
+13.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
5
12

Detailed Comparison

MetricBergen BeachMarine Park
Median Sale Price$825,000$937,500
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$3,300$2,925
Active Listings3333
Rental Inventory62
Days on Market152.543
Price Cut Share9.1%15.2%
Monthly Sales Volume512
YoY Price Change-3.5%+13.8%
YoY Rent Change+17.9%+33.0%
YoY Inventory Change+32.0%-25.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Bergen Beach moved -3.5% over the past year, compared to +13.8% in Marine Park. Marine Park is seeing price appreciation while Bergen Beach has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Bergen Beach

Bergen Beach occupies a low peninsula in southeastern Brooklyn, nearly surrounded by water, featuring postwar brick and stucco single-family homes with driveways, front lawns, and a distinctly suburban layout built on reclaimed tidal flats during the 1950s and 1960s. The nearest subway is the L train at Canarsie-Rockaway Parkway, about 1.5 miles north. Waterfront parks and restored marshlands along the Paerdegat Basin and Jamaica Bay shoreline provide green space and kayaking access.

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Marine Park

Marine Park is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood of single-family detached and semi-attached brick homes built primarily in the 1930s through 1960s, surrounding the 798-acre Marine Park salt marsh and nature preserve. Local buses connect to the B/Q trains at Avenue U and the 2/5 at Flatbush Avenue. The Marine Park Golf Course and Salt Marsh Nature Center offer outdoor recreation along Gerritsen Creek.

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Transit Access

Bergen Beach

No subway data available

Marine Park

No subway data available

Active Listings

Bergen Beach for sale

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Marine Park 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 Bergen Beach cheaper than Marine Park?
Yes, Bergen Beach has a lower median sale price at $825,000 compared to $937,500 in Marine Park 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, Bergen Beach or Marine Park?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Bergen Beach or Marine Park?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Bergen Beach and Marine Park 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 Bergen Beach or Marine Park?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Bergen Beach and Marine Park 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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