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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Laurelton vs Melrose

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

Queens|Bronx

Laurelton

Queens

Melrose

Bronx

Median Sale Price
$750K
$0
Median Rent
$2K
$2K
Active Listings
7
4
Avg Days on Market
0 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+3.8%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
9
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricLaureltonMelrose
Median Sale Price$750,000$0
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,200$2,322.5
Active Listings74
Rental Inventory48
Days on Market00
Price Cut Share33.3%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume91
YoY Price Change+3.8%0.0%
YoY Rent Change0.0%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%0.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Laurelton moved +3.8% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Melrose. The +3.8% gain in Laurelton reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Laurelton

Laurelton is a southeastern Queens neighborhood of single-family detached homes with driveways and private yards, primarily built in the 1920s through 1950s. The LIRR Laurelton station provides direct commuter rail service to Penn Station, and the Q5 bus connects to the E train at Jamaica Center. Montefiore Cemetery and Laurelton Parkway define the neighborhood boundaries.

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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

Laurelton

No subway data available

Melrose

No subway data available

Active Listings

Laurelton 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 Laurelton 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, Laurelton or Melrose?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Laurelton or Melrose?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Laurelton 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 Laurelton 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 Laurelton 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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