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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Bergen Beach vs Kingsbridge

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

Brooklyn|Bronx

Bergen Beach

Brooklyn

Kingsbridge

Bronx

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Kingsbridge has the lower median sale price at $340K vs $825K in Bergen Beach.

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

Commuters have more transit options in Kingsbridge, which is served by 1 subway line compared to 0 in Bergen Beach.

Median Sale Price
$825K
$340K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
33
24
Avg Days on Market
152.5 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-3.5%
+16.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
5
3

Detailed Comparison

MetricBergen BeachKingsbridge
Median Sale Price$825,000$340,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/A$251,111.5
Median Rent$3,300$2,595
Active Listings3324
Rental Inventory638
Days on Market152.50
Price Cut Share9.1%16.7%
Monthly Sales Volume53
YoY Price Change-3.5%+16.8%
YoY Rent Change+17.9%+1.6%
YoY Inventory Change+32.0%+33.3%
Subway LinesN/A1

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Bergen Beach moved -3.5% over the past year, compared to +16.8% in Kingsbridge. Kingsbridge is seeing price appreciation while Bergen Beach has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Bergen Beach

Bergen Beach occupies a low peninsula in southeastern Brooklyn, nearly surrounded by water, featuring postwar brick and stucco single-family homes with driveways, front lawns, and a distinctly suburban layout built on reclaimed tidal flats during the 1950s and 1960s. The nearest subway is the L train at Canarsie-Rockaway Parkway, about 1.5 miles north. Waterfront parks and restored marshlands along the Paerdegat Basin and Jamaica Bay shoreline provide green space and kayaking access.

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Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge is a hilly Bronx neighborhood of prewar apartment buildings, Art Deco co-ops, and two-family homes along the ridge between Broadway and the Major Deegan Expressway. The 1 train at 231st Street and the Metro-North at Marble Hill provide transit to Manhattan. Van Cortlandt Park, the third-largest park in the city, borders the neighborhood to the north with hiking trails and sports facilities.

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Transit Access

Bergen Beach

No subway data available

Kingsbridge

1

215 St (1) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

Bergen Beach for sale

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Kingsbridge 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 Bergen Beach cheaper than Kingsbridge?
Kingsbridge is more affordable, with a median sale price of $340,000 vs $825,000 in Bergen Beach. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Bergen Beach or Kingsbridge?
Bergen Beach has access to 0 subway lines and Kingsbridge has 1, making Kingsbridge the stronger option for transit access. Bergen Beach has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Bergen Beach or Kingsbridge?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Bergen Beach and Kingsbridge 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 Bergen Beach or Kingsbridge?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Bergen Beach and Kingsbridge 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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