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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Melrose vs St. Albans

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

Bronx|Queens

Melrose

Bronx

St. Albans

Queens

Median Sale Price
$0
$737K
Median Rent
$2K
$2K
Active Listings
4
22
Avg Days on Market
0 days
68.5 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
+0.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
22

Detailed Comparison

MetricMelroseSt. Albans
Median Sale Price$0$737,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,322.5$2,050
Active Listings422
Rental Inventory88
Days on Market068.5
Price Cut Share0.0%9.1%
Monthly Sales Volume122
YoY Price Change0.0%+0.3%
YoY Rent Change0.0%-6.8%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%-24.1%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Melrose moved 0.0% over the past year, compared to +0.3% in St. Albans. The +0.3% gain in St. Albans reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

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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St. Albans

St. Albans is a residential Queens neighborhood of single-family homes, many in Tudor and Colonial styles, built primarily in the 1920s through 1940s on tree-lined streets with generous lots. The LIRR St. Albans station provides commuter rail service to Penn Station, and bus connections reach the E train at Jamaica Center. Roy Wilkins Recreation Center offers a public pool, ice rink, and sports facilities.

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Transit Access

Melrose

No subway data available

St. Albans

No subway data available

Active Listings

Melrose for sale

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