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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Howard Beach vs Pelham Parkway

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

Queens|Bronx

Howard Beach

Queens

Pelham Parkway

Bronx

Median Sale Price
$355K
$0
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
55
9
Avg Days on Market
107.5 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-29.3%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
5

Detailed Comparison

MetricHoward BeachPelham Parkway
Median Sale Price$355,000$0
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op Price$235,000N/A
Median Rent$2,550$1,850
Active Listings559
Rental Inventory26
Days on Market107.50
Price Cut Share12.7%13.3%
Monthly Sales Volume155
YoY Price Change-29.3%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+15.9%+5.7%
YoY Inventory Change+37.5%-47.1%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Howard Beach moved -29.3% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Pelham Parkway. Both markets have seen price softening, with Howard Beach declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

Howard Beach

Howard Beach is a waterfront Queens neighborhood of single-family brick homes and two-family detached houses on a peninsula between Jamaica Bay and the Belt Parkway. The A train at Howard Beach-JFK Airport station provides subway service, and the AirTrain JFK connects directly to all airport terminals. Charles Memorial Park and the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge offer waterfront recreation.

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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

Howard Beach

No subway data available

Pelham Parkway

No subway data available

Active Listings

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