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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Bellerose vs Brighton Beach

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

Queens|Brooklyn

Bellerose

Queens

Brighton Beach

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Brighton Beach has the lower median sale price at $543K vs $800K in Bellerose.

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

Median Sale Price
$800K
$543K
Median Rent
$2K
$3K
Active Listings
17
165
Avg Days on Market
0 days
116 days
YoY Price Change
+8.1%
-16.5%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
12

Detailed Comparison

MetricBelleroseBrighton Beach
Median Sale Price$800,000$542,500
Median Condo PriceN/A$520,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$368,500
Median Rent$1,724.5$2,575
Active Listings17165
Rental Inventory444
Days on Market0116
Price Cut Share5.9%11.5%
Monthly Sales Volume712
YoY Price Change+8.1%-16.5%
YoY Rent Change0.0%-4.6%
YoY Inventory Change+142.9%+51.4%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Bellerose moved +8.1% over the past year, compared to -16.5% in Brighton Beach. Bellerose is seeing price appreciation while Brighton Beach has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Bellerose

Bellerose is a low-density residential neighborhood at the eastern edge of Queens along the Nassau County border, characterized by detached single-family homes in Tudor Revival, Colonial, and Cape Cod styles with slate roofs and decorative brickwork. The Long Island Rail Road station on the Hempstead Branch provides direct commuter access to Penn Station. Alley Pond Park, covering 635 acres, offers a nature center and adventure course nearby.

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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

Bellerose

No subway data available

Brighton Beach

No subway data available

Active Listings

Bellerose 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 Bellerose cheaper than Brighton Beach?
Brighton Beach is more affordable, with a median sale price of $542,500 vs $800,000 in Bellerose. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Bellerose or Brighton Beach?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Bellerose or Brighton Beach?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Bellerose 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 Bellerose 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 Bellerose 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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