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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Hillcrest vs Pelham Parkway

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

Queens|Bronx

Hillcrest

Queens

Pelham Parkway

Bronx

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$0
Median Rent
$2K
$2K
Active Listings
10
9
Avg Days on Market
0 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+25.8%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
5

Detailed Comparison

MetricHillcrestPelham Parkway
Median Sale Price$1,150,000$0
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,400$1,850
Active Listings109
Rental Inventory46
Days on Market00
Price Cut Share23.1%13.3%
Monthly Sales Volume75
YoY Price Change+25.8%0.0%
YoY Rent Change-5.9%+5.7%
YoY Inventory Change+400.0%-47.1%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Hillcrest moved +25.8% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Pelham Parkway. The +25.8% gain in Hillcrest reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Hillcrest

Hillcrest is a hilly residential Queens neighborhood of brick Tudor and Colonial homes, garden-apartment cooperatives, and mid-rise condominium buildings along the spine of the Jamaica Hills ridge. The F train at Parsons Boulevard and 169th Street stations provides subway access, and local buses connect to Jamaica Center. St. John's University campus borders the neighborhood to the north.

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Pelham Parkway

Pelham Parkway features six- and seven-story prewar Art Deco and Renaissance Revival apartment buildings with terra-cotta facades and ornate entryways, alongside detached houses on residential side streets. The 2 and 5 trains at Pelham Parkway and Bronx Park East stations connect to Manhattan, and the neighborhood borders the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden.

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Transit Access

Hillcrest

No subway data available

Pelham Parkway

No subway data available

Active Listings

Hillcrest for sale

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