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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Kensington vs Melrose

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

Brooklyn|Bronx

Kensington

Brooklyn

Melrose

Bronx

Median Sale Price
$1.6M
$0
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
89
4
Avg Days on Market
59 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+198.1%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
4
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricKensingtonMelrose
Median Sale Price$1,550,000$0
Median Condo Price$537,104.5N/A
Median Co-op Price$400,000N/A
Median Rent$2,825$2,322.5
Active Listings894
Rental Inventory788
Days on Market590
Price Cut Share5.6%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume41
YoY Price Change+198.1%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+8.7%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change+25.4%0.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Kensington moved +198.1% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Melrose. The +198.1% gain in Kensington reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Kensington

Kensington is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood bordered by Prospect Park to the north and the landmarked Green-Wood Cemetery to the west, with Ocean Parkway running through its center as one of the borough's signature tree-lined boulevards. The housing stock includes brick rowhouses, prewar co-op apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway and Coney Island Avenue, and detached Victorian homes on the side streets, served by the F and G trains at Fort Hamilton Parkway and Church Avenue. The B and Q express trains are accessible within a short walk, providing a 30-to-35-minute commute to Midtown Manhattan.

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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

Kensington

No subway data available

Melrose

No subway data available

Active Listings

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