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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Kingsbridge vs Morris Heights

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

Bronx|Bronx

Kingsbridge

Bronx

Morris Heights

Bronx

Median Sale Price
$340K
$0
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
24
7
Avg Days on Market
0 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+16.8%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
3
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricKingsbridgeMorris Heights
Median Sale Price$340,000$0
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op Price$251,111.5N/A
Median Rent$2,595$2,550
Active Listings247
Rental Inventory3816
Days on Market00
Price Cut Share16.7%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume31
YoY Price Change+16.8%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+1.6%+15.9%
YoY Inventory Change+33.3%+250.0%
Subway Lines11

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Kingsbridge moved +16.8% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Morris Heights. 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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Morris Heights

Morris Heights sits along the Harlem River in the western Bronx, featuring five- and six-story Art Deco and neo-Renaissance apartment buildings along Sedgwick and University Avenues, many with decorative facades and interior courtyards. The 4 train runs along Jerome Avenue, connecting residents directly to Midtown Manhattan. Roberto Clemente State Park anchors the waterfront with 25 acres of athletic fields and a promenade.

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Transit Access

Kingsbridge

1

215 St (1) — 0.7 mi

Morris Heights

1

181 St (1) — 0.5 mi

191 St (1) — 0.5 mi

Active Listings

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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Kingsbridge vs Morris Heights: 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. Kingsbridge and Morris Heights 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 Kingsbridge and Morris Heights 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)KingsbridgeMorris Heights
Median Sale Price$340,000$0
Median Rent$2,595/mo$2,550/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+16.8%0.0%
Average Days on Market0 days0 days
Distance to Nearest Subway0.74 mi0.52 mi

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 Kingsbridge cheaper than Morris Heights?
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 Morris Heights?
Both Kingsbridge and Morris Heights are served by 1 subway line within walking distance. The best choice depends on which specific lines serve your commute route.
Which is better for families, Kingsbridge or Morris Heights?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Kingsbridge and Morris Heights 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 Morris Heights?
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 Morris Heights 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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