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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Kingsbridge vs Melrose

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

Bronx|Bronx

Kingsbridge

Bronx

Melrose

Bronx

How They Compare

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

Median Sale Price
$340K
$0
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
24
4
Avg Days on Market
0 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+16.8%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
3
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricKingsbridgeMelrose
Median Sale Price$340,000$0
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op Price$251,111.5N/A
Median Rent$2,595$2,322.5
Active Listings244
Rental Inventory388
Days on Market00
Price Cut Share16.7%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume31
YoY Price Change+16.8%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+1.6%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change+33.3%0.0%
Subway Lines1N/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Kingsbridge moved +16.8% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Melrose. The +16.8% gain in Kingsbridge reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Melrose

Melrose features 19th-century brownstones, neo-Renaissance apartment houses, and modern LEED-certified developments like Via Verde, all anchored by the commercial corridors along Third Avenue and Melrose Avenue. The 2 and 5 trains stop at East 149th Street, the 4 train serves nearby stations, and St. Mary's Park provides 35 acres of green space on the neighborhood's edge.

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Transit Access

Kingsbridge

1

215 St (1) — 0.7 mi

Melrose

No subway data available

Active Listings

Kingsbridge for sale

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Melrose 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 Kingsbridge cheaper than Melrose?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, Kingsbridge or Melrose?
Kingsbridge has access to 1 subway line and Melrose has 0, making Kingsbridge the stronger option for transit access. Melrose has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Kingsbridge or Melrose?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Kingsbridge and Melrose 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 Kingsbridge or Melrose?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Kingsbridge and Melrose 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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