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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Melrose vs Mott Haven

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

Bronx|Bronx

Melrose

Bronx

Mott Haven

Bronx

Median Sale Price
$0
$565K
Median Rent
$2K
$3K
Active Listings
4
6
Avg Days on Market
0 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
3

Detailed Comparison

MetricMelroseMott Haven
Median Sale Price$0$565,410
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,322.5$3,206
Active Listings46
Rental Inventory8486
Days on Market00
Price Cut Share0.0%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume13
YoY Price Change0.0%0.0%
YoY Rent Change0.0%+2.6%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%-14.3%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Both Melrose and Mott Haven 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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Mott Haven

Mott Haven occupies the southwestern corner of the Bronx along the Harlem River, featuring a landmarked historic district of 19th-century brownstones in neo-Grec, Queen Anne, and Flemish Revival styles alongside new waterfront residential towers. The 6 train serves three stations along the East 138th Street corridor, while the 2, 4, and 5 trains stop along East 149th Street. Mill Pond Park provides 15 acres of waterfront green space with tennis courts, athletic fields, and a promenade along the Harlem River.

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Transit Access

Melrose

No subway data available

Mott Haven

No subway data available

Active Listings

Melrose for sale

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Mott Haven 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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Melrose vs Mott Haven: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Melrose and Mott Haven both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Outer-borough submarkets including Melrose and Mott Haven generally tracked the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% peak-to-trough decline before fully recovering by 2017 and posting further gains through early 2020.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)MelroseMott Haven
Median Sale Price$0$565,410
Median Rent$2,322.5/mo$3,206/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change0.0%0.0%
Average Days on Market0 days0 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/AN/A

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

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