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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Melrose vs South Jamaica

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

Bronx|Queens

Melrose

Bronx

South Jamaica

Queens

Median Sale Price
$0
$665K
Median Rent
$2K
$3K
Active Listings
4
15
Avg Days on Market
0 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
-0.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
16

Detailed Comparison

MetricMelroseSouth Jamaica
Median Sale Price$0$664,500
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,322.5$3,299
Active Listings415
Rental Inventory811
Days on Market00
Price Cut Share0.0%13.3%
Monthly Sales Volume116
YoY Price Change0.0%-0.8%
YoY Rent Change0.0%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%-25.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Melrose moved 0.0% over the past year, compared to -0.8% in South Jamaica. Both markets have seen price softening, with South Jamaica 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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South Jamaica

South Jamaica features brick rowhouses and new residential developments on tree-lined streets between the 100-acre Baisley Pond Park and Roy Wilkins Park. The Jamaica Center transit hub is one mile north, connecting the E, J, and Z subway lines, the LIRR, and the AirTrain to JFK Airport.

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Transit Access

Melrose

No subway data available

South Jamaica

No subway data available

Active Listings

Melrose for sale

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