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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Melrose vs Whitestone

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

Bronx|Queens

Melrose

Bronx

Whitestone

Queens

Median Sale Price
$0
$615K
Median Rent
$2K
$3K
Active Listings
4
68
Avg Days on Market
0 days
100.5 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
-29.4%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
20

Detailed Comparison

MetricMelroseWhitestone
Median Sale Price$0$615,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$313,682
Median Co-op PriceN/A$417,500
Median Rent$2,322.5$3,249.5
Active Listings468
Rental Inventory814
Days on Market0100.5
Price Cut Share0.0%13.2%
Monthly Sales Volume120
YoY Price Change0.0%-29.4%
YoY Rent Change0.0%+8.3%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%+9.7%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Melrose moved 0.0% over the past year, compared to -29.4% in Whitestone. Both markets have seen price softening, with Whitestone declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Whitestone

Whitestone occupies the northern tip of Queens with tree-lined streets of single-family Tudor, Colonial, and Cape Cod homes, many on generous lots with views of the East River and the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. No subway directly serves the neighborhood; express buses connect to Midtown Manhattan, and the Q44 SBS links to the 7 train at Flushing. Francis Lewis Park and Fort Totten Park, a former U.S. Army installation, provide waterfront green space along the East River and Little Neck Bay.

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Transit Access

Melrose

No subway data available

Whitestone

No subway data available

Active Listings

Melrose for sale

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Whitestone 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 Melrose cheaper than Whitestone?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, Melrose or Whitestone?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Melrose or Whitestone?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Melrose and Whitestone 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 Melrose or Whitestone?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Melrose and Whitestone 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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