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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Washington Heights vs Melrose

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

Manhattan|Bronx

Washington Heights

Manhattan

Melrose

Bronx

Median Sale Price
$448K
$0
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
169
4
Avg Days on Market
104 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
14
4

Detailed Comparison

MetricWashington HeightsMelrose
Median Sale Price$447,800$0
Median Condo Price$400,000N/A
Median Co-op Price$467,800N/A
Median Rent$2,800$2,322.5
Active Listings1694
Rental Inventory3887
Days on Market1040
Price Cut Share14.2%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume144
YoY Price Change+7.9%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+5.2%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change+18.2%-20.0%
Subway Lines1 A CN/A

Neighborhood Profiles

Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a vibrant, transit-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park, the area offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. The real estate market is characterized by large, pre-war cooperatives that offer significant space for the price, making it a popular choice for those seeking value and community.

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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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Transit Access

Washington Heights

1AC

181 St (1 A) — 0.4 mi

175 St (A) — 0.4 mi

168 St (1 A C) — 0.5 mi

163 St-Amsterdam Av (C) — 0.7 mi

Melrose

No subway data available

Active Listings

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