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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Highbridge vs Melrose

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

Bronx|Bronx

Highbridge

Bronx

Melrose

Bronx

Median Sale Price
$635K
$0
Median Rent
$2K
$2K
Active Listings
10
4
Avg Days on Market
0 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
4
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricHighbridgeMelrose
Median Sale Price$635,000$0
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$1,872.5$2,322.5
Active Listings104
Rental Inventory88
Days on Market00
Price Cut Share46.7%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume41
YoY Price Change0.0%0.0%
YoY Rent Change-9.7%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change+100.0%0.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Both Highbridge and Melrose saw prices shift 0.0% over the past year. Comparable year-over-year movement suggests both markets are tracking similar citywide conditions.

Neighborhood Profiles

Highbridge

Highbridge features five- and six-story Renaissance Revival and Art Deco apartment buildings erected between 1910 and 1930 along the hillsides of Anderson and Ogden Avenues, including the landmarked Park Plaza Apartments on Jerome Avenue. The B and D trains run along the Grand Concourse while the 4 train operates on Jerome Avenue, and the restored High Bridge pedestrian walkway connects to Manhattan across the Harlem River.

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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

Highbridge

No subway data available

Melrose

No subway data available

Active Listings

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