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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Bath Beach vs Carroll Gardens

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

Brooklyn|Brooklyn

Bath Beach

Brooklyn

Carroll Gardens

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Bath Beach has the lower median sale price at $854K vs $2.8M in Carroll Gardens.

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

Median Sale Price
$854K
$2.8M
Median Rent
$2K
$5K
Active Listings
37
39
Avg Days on Market
45 days
31.5 days
YoY Price Change
-20.2%
+28.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
8
8

Detailed Comparison

MetricBath BeachCarroll Gardens
Median Sale Price$854,000$2,775,000
Median Condo Price$498,888$2,064,000
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,150$4,997.5
Active Listings3739
Rental Inventory24112
Days on Market4531.5
Price Cut Share21.6%5.1%
Monthly Sales Volume88
YoY Price Change-20.2%+28.8%
YoY Rent Change+13.5%+11.1%
YoY Inventory Change-9.8%-4.9%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Bath Beach moved -20.2% over the past year, compared to +28.8% in Carroll Gardens. Carroll Gardens is seeing price appreciation while Bath Beach has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Bath Beach

Bath Beach sits on Brooklyn's southwestern shore along Gravesend Bay, featuring a mix of one- and two-family brick and frame houses, attached rowhouses, and small apartment buildings on a low-traffic residential grid. The D train serves the neighborhood via the BMT West End Line with stations at 18th Avenue, 20th Avenue, Bay Parkway, and 25th Avenue. Calvert Vaux Park and the Shore Parkway promenade provide waterfront access, while Dyker Beach Park offers an 18-hole public golf course.

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Carroll Gardens

Carroll Gardens is defined by its deep front gardens and long-standing bakeries and restaurants along Court and Smith Streets. The real estate market features wide historic brownstones alongside new construction condominiums that maintain the low-rise building scale.

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Transit Access

Bath Beach

No subway data available

Carroll Gardens

No subway data available

Active Listings

Bath Beach for sale

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Carroll Gardens 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 Bath Beach cheaper than Carroll Gardens?
Yes, Bath Beach has a lower median sale price at $854,000 compared to $2,775,000 in Carroll Gardens 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, Bath Beach or Carroll Gardens?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Bath Beach or Carroll Gardens?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Bath Beach and Carroll Gardens 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 Bath Beach or Carroll Gardens?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Bath Beach and Carroll Gardens 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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