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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Melrose vs Morrisania

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

Bronx|Bronx

Melrose

Bronx

Morrisania

Bronx

Median Sale Price
$0
$166K
Median Rent
$2K
$4K
Active Listings
4
2
Avg Days on Market
0 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
6

Detailed Comparison

MetricMelroseMorrisania
Median Sale Price$0$166,215
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/A$166,215
Median Rent$2,322.5$3,550
Active Listings42
Rental Inventory86
Days on Market00
Price Cut Share0.0%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume16
YoY Price Change0.0%0.0%
YoY Rent Change0.0%+97.2%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%-33.3%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

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

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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Morrisania

Morrisania is a South Bronx neighborhood of prewar walk-up apartment buildings, mid-rise public housing complexes, and an increasing number of new affordable and market-rate residential developments. The 2 and 5 trains at Freeman Street and Simpson Street provide subway connections, and the 6 train is accessible at nearby Hunts Point Avenue. Crotona Park, with its 3.3-acre lake and running track, is within walking distance.

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Transit Access

Melrose

No subway data available

Morrisania

No subway data available

Active Listings

Melrose for sale

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