City Island Townhomes for Sale

City Island in the Bronx is a unique neighborhood with a diverse range of home styles, including small cottages, bungalows, prewar national homes, and midcentury ranch-style houses. Some homes are updated while others retain their original charm, and waterfront properties on King Avenue are particularly notable. The area is safer than the national average, with a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10. City Island offers various attractions, including small sandy beaches, yacht clubs, and parks like Ambrosini Field and Hawkins Park. Residents can also enjoy the expansive Pelham Bay Park just across the City Island Bridge, featuring playgrounds, tennis courts, horseback riding trails, and Orchard Beach. City Island Avenue is the main thoroughfare, lined with seafood restaurants, bars, delis, and boutique shops. Notable dining spots include the City Island Lobster House and The Black Whale. The City Island Chamber of Commerce organizes events such as street arts and craft fairs and a competitive chowder festival. Transportation options are limited, with the City Island Bridge being the only road access, and express and local buses connecting to Manhattan and the Bronx. The neighborhood's elementary school, P.S. 175 City Island, serves students through eighth grade, while high school students attend schools off the island. Manhattan is approximately 18 miles away, and LaGuardia Airport is about 15 miles from City Island.