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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Belmont vs Briarwood

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

Bronx|Queens

Belmont

Bronx

Briarwood

Queens

Median Sale Price
$0
$325K
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
2
39
Avg Days on Market
0 days
36.5 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
-29.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
2
9

Detailed Comparison

MetricBelmontBriarwood
Median Sale Price$0$325,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/A$276,250
Median Rent$2,850$2,300
Active Listings239
Rental Inventory1453
Days on Market036.5
Price Cut Share0.0%10.3%
Monthly Sales Volume29
YoY Price Change0.0%-29.3%
YoY Rent Change-11.6%+15.0%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%-7.1%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Belmont moved 0.0% over the past year, compared to -29.3% in Briarwood. Both markets have seen price softening, with Briarwood 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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Briarwood

Briarwood is a residential neighborhood in central Queens with Tudor Revival, Colonial, and ranch-style single-family homes alongside low-rise garden apartment co-ops and prewar brick buildings. The E and F trains stop at Briarwood-Van Wyck Boulevard, providing express service to Midtown Manhattan. The neighborhood sits between three major green spaces: Forest Park to the west, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park to the north, and the Kissena Corridor to the east.

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Transit Access

Belmont

No subway data available

Briarwood

No subway data available

Active Listings

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