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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Castle Hill vs Gravesend

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

Bronx|Brooklyn

Castle Hill

Bronx

Gravesend

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Castle Hill has the lower median sale price at $843K vs $975K in Gravesend.

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

Median Sale Price
$843K
$975K
Median Rent
$2K
$3K
Active Listings
5
165
Avg Days on Market
0 days
56 days
YoY Price Change
+55.3%
-5.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
4
29

Detailed Comparison

MetricCastle HillGravesend
Median Sale Price$842,500$975,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$667,500
Median Co-op PriceN/A$357,500
Median Rent$2,050$3,075
Active Listings5165
Rental Inventory676
Days on Market056
Price Cut Share8.3%9.7%
Monthly Sales Volume429
YoY Price Change+55.3%-5.1%
YoY Rent Change+13.9%+4.3%
YoY Inventory Change+66.7%+1.9%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Castle Hill moved +55.3% over the past year, compared to -5.1% in Gravesend. Castle Hill is seeing price appreciation while Gravesend has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Castle Hill

Castle Hill is a Bronx neighborhood of two-family brick homes, garden-style apartments, and mid-rise co-op buildings between the Bruckner Expressway and Westchester Creek. The 6 train at Castle Hill Avenue connects to Midtown Manhattan, and the Bruckner Expressway provides highway access. Pugsley Creek Park offers waterfront green space along the neighborhood perimeter.

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Gravesend

Gravesend offers a broad housing mix including semi-detached single-family homes, postwar co-op towers, and newly constructed boutique condominiums spread across a grid of low-traffic residential streets in southern Brooklyn. The D, F, and N subway lines serve the neighborhood at multiple stations along Kings Highway and Avenue U, connecting to Midtown Manhattan in about 45 minutes. Calvert Vaux Park provides 73 acres of green space and waterfront access along Coney Island Creek.

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Transit Access

Castle Hill

No subway data available

Gravesend

No subway data available

Active Listings

Castle Hill for sale

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Gravesend 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 Castle Hill cheaper than Gravesend?
Yes, Castle Hill has a lower median sale price at $842,500 compared to $975,000 in Gravesend 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, Castle Hill or Gravesend?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Castle Hill or Gravesend?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Castle Hill and Gravesend 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 Castle Hill or Gravesend?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Castle Hill and Gravesend 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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