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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Greenwood vs Williamsbridge

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

Brooklyn|Bronx

Greenwood

Brooklyn

Williamsbridge

Bronx

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Williamsbridge has the lower median sale price at $615K vs $1.3M in Greenwood.

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

Median Sale Price
$1.3M
$615K
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
57
12
Avg Days on Market
85 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+42.9%
-33.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
5
6

Detailed Comparison

MetricGreenwoodWilliamsbridge
Median Sale Price$1,282,500$615,000
Median Condo Price$835,000N/A
Median Co-op PriceN/A$495,912.5
Median Rent$3,499$2,284
Active Listings5712
Rental Inventory17311
Days on Market850
Price Cut Share8.8%25.0%
Monthly Sales Volume56
YoY Price Change+42.9%-33.3%
YoY Rent Change+5.6%-8.6%
YoY Inventory Change+21.3%+50.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Greenwood moved +42.9% over the past year, compared to -33.3% in Williamsbridge. Greenwood is seeing price appreciation while Williamsbridge has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Greenwood

Greenwood is a Brooklyn neighborhood of brick row houses, walk-up apartment buildings, and new condominium developments surrounding the historic 478-acre Green-Wood Cemetery. The R train at 25th Street provides subway service, and the D train at 36th Street is accessible at the southern border. Green-Wood Cemetery, a National Historic Landmark with rolling hills and 19th-century monuments, is the neighborhood's defining landscape feature.

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Williamsbridge

Williamsbridge is a residential Bronx neighborhood of single-family detached homes, two-family brick houses, and mid-rise apartment buildings along a grid of tree-lined streets. The 2 and 5 trains at 219th Street and 233rd Street-Nereid Avenue stations provide subway service, and Metro-North stops at Williamsbridge station on the Harlem Line. Bronx River Parkway and the Bronx River Greenway run along the western border.

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Transit Access

Greenwood

No subway data available

Williamsbridge

No subway data available

Active Listings

Greenwood 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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Greenwood vs Williamsbridge: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Greenwood and Williamsbridge both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Outer-borough submarkets including Greenwood and Williamsbridge generally tracked the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% peak-to-trough decline before fully recovering by 2017 and posting further gains through early 2020.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)GreenwoodWilliamsbridge
Median Sale Price$1,282,500$615,000
Median Rent$3,499/mo$2,284/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+42.9%-33.3%
Average Days on Market85 days0 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/AN/A

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greenwood cheaper than Williamsbridge?
Williamsbridge is more affordable, with a median sale price of $615,000 vs $1,282,500 in Greenwood. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Greenwood or Williamsbridge?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Greenwood or Williamsbridge?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Greenwood and Williamsbridge 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 Greenwood or Williamsbridge?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Greenwood and Williamsbridge 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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