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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Marine Park vs Maspeth

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

Brooklyn|Queens

Marine Park

Brooklyn

Maspeth

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Maspeth has the lower median sale price at $879K vs $938K in Marine Park.

Median Sale Price
$938K
$879K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
33
38
Avg Days on Market
43 days
49 days
YoY Price Change
+13.8%
-5.4%
Monthly Sales Volume
12
14

Detailed Comparison

MetricMarine ParkMaspeth
Median Sale Price$937,500$879,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,925$2,795
Active Listings3338
Rental Inventory263
Days on Market4349
Price Cut Share15.2%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume1214
YoY Price Change+13.8%-5.4%
YoY Rent Change+33.0%+2.1%
YoY Inventory Change-25.0%+52.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Marine Park moved +13.8% over the past year, compared to -5.4% in Maspeth. Marine Park is seeing price appreciation while Maspeth has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Marine Park

Marine Park is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood of single-family detached and semi-attached brick homes built primarily in the 1930s through 1960s, surrounding the 798-acre Marine Park salt marsh and nature preserve. Local buses connect to the B/Q trains at Avenue U and the 2/5 at Flatbush Avenue. The Marine Park Golf Course and Salt Marsh Nature Center offer outdoor recreation along Gerritsen Creek.

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Maspeth

Maspeth connects to major transit lines, including the LIRR and local subway service. The neighborhood features a mix of established single-family homes and mid-rise, multi-unit apartment buildings. It is situated within Queens near sizable neighborhood parks and bustling commercial thoroughfares.

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Transit Access

Marine Park

No subway data available

Maspeth

No subway data available

Active Listings

Marine Park 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.

Marine Park vs Maspeth: 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. Marine Park and Maspeth 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 Marine Park and Maspeth 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)Marine ParkMaspeth
Median Sale Price$937,500$879,000
Median Rent$2,925/mo$2,795/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+13.8%-5.4%
Average Days on Market43 days49 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/AN/A

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 Marine Park cheaper than Maspeth?
Maspeth is more affordable, with a median sale price of $879,000 vs $937,500 in Marine Park. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Marine Park or Maspeth?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Marine Park or Maspeth?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Marine Park and Maspeth 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 Marine Park or Maspeth?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Marine Park and Maspeth 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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