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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Wakefield vs Forest Hills

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

Bronx|Queens

Wakefield

Bronx

Forest Hills

Queens

Median Sale Price
$795K
$433K
Median Rent
$2K
$3K
Active Listings
14
365
Avg Days on Market
0 days
85.5 days
YoY Price Change
+20.5%
+5.5%
Monthly Sales Volume
5
38

Detailed Comparison

MetricWakefieldForest Hills
Median Sale Price$795,000$432,500
Median Condo PriceN/A$804,400
Median Co-op PriceN/A$356,000
Median Rent$2,200$2,842
Active Listings14365
Rental Inventory9221
Days on Market085.5
Price Cut Share30.8%13.4%
Monthly Sales Volume538
YoY Price Change+20.5%+5.5%
YoY Rent Change+2.3%+3.3%
YoY Inventory Change+180.0%+20.9%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Neighborhood Profiles

Wakefield

Wakefield sits at the northern edge of the Bronx with a mix of detached single-family Victorian homes, two-family brick houses, and low-rise apartment buildings along quiet residential streets. The 2 and 5 trains terminate at East 241st Street, and the Metro-North Harlem Line at Wakefield station provides a second commuter option to Grand Central. Van Cortlandt Park, one of the city's largest green spaces at 1,146 acres, offers extensive trails and recreation nearby.

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Forest Hills

Forest Hills is a sought-after and picturesque Queens neighborhood known for its lush greenery and exceptional architecture. The area is famous for Forest Hills Gardens, a private community featuring stunning Tudor-style homes and winding streets. The broader neighborhood offers a mix of grand pre-war cooperatives, modern luxury condominiums, and the vibrant shopping and dining destination of Austin Street, providing a suburban feel within the city limits.

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Transit Access

Wakefield

No subway data available

Forest Hills

No subway data available

Active Listings

Wakefield for sale

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