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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Briarwood vs Kingsbridge

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

Queens|Bronx

Briarwood

Queens

Kingsbridge

Bronx

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Briarwood has the lower median sale price at $325K vs $340K in Kingsbridge.

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 Briarwood.

Median Sale Price
$325K
$340K
Median Rent
$2K
$3K
Active Listings
39
24
Avg Days on Market
36.5 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-29.3%
+16.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
9
3

Detailed Comparison

MetricBriarwoodKingsbridge
Median Sale Price$325,000$340,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op Price$276,250$251,111.5
Median Rent$2,300$2,595
Active Listings3924
Rental Inventory5338
Days on Market36.50
Price Cut Share10.3%16.7%
Monthly Sales Volume93
YoY Price Change-29.3%+16.8%
YoY Rent Change+15.0%+1.6%
YoY Inventory Change-7.1%+33.3%
Subway LinesN/A1

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Briarwood moved -29.3% over the past year, compared to +16.8% in Kingsbridge. Kingsbridge is seeing price appreciation while Briarwood has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Briarwood

Briarwood is a residential neighborhood in central Queens with Tudor Revival, Colonial, and ranch-style single-family homes alongside low-rise garden apartment co-ops and prewar brick buildings. The E and F trains stop at Briarwood-Van Wyck Boulevard, providing express service to Midtown Manhattan. The neighborhood sits between three major green spaces: Forest Park to the west, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park to the north, and the Kissena Corridor to the east.

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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

Briarwood

No subway data available

Kingsbridge

1

215 St (1) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

Briarwood 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 Briarwood cheaper than Kingsbridge?
Yes, Briarwood has a lower median sale price at $325,000 compared to $340,000 in Kingsbridge 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, Briarwood or Kingsbridge?
Briarwood has access to 0 subway lines and Kingsbridge has 1, making Kingsbridge the stronger option for transit access. Briarwood has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Briarwood or Kingsbridge?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Briarwood 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 Briarwood 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 Briarwood 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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