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City Island's New England village atmosphere
City Island has all the trappings of a nautical, nostalgic New England village: tightly packed blocks of homes and condo complexes between yacht clubs and waterfront seafood restaurants. A local history museum that recounts centuries past in which sail making, fishing and oyster farming were the island’s central industries. Oh, and a Bronx ZIP code. “People can’t believe City Island is in the Bronx. As a matter of fact, some people who live there won’t say that’s their address. They write City Island instead of the Bronx,” says Louise Del Giudice, a Realtor with Century 21 who has specialized in City Island and Westchester County since 2006. “Some people discover it through tourism, it’s known for its restaurants. But other people have just known about it forever.” Regardless of how residents address their letters or came to live on City Island, they tend to agree on the perks of living in a part of New York City surrounded on all sides by the Long Island Sound.
Welcome to City Island
City Island residents get a beautiful view of the Throgsneck Bridge.
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The City Island Yacht Club and crossing the bridge to Pelham Bay Park
Small, sandy beaches pop up around City Island in private backyards and at the end of residential blocks. While many boaters are the happy owners of backyard docks, a lack of waterfront property is not a barrier to getting out on the Long Island Sound. Businesses like the Harlem and City Island yacht clubs offer dock slips, and motorboats, sailboats and kayaks can all be seen exploring the water and nearby Pelham Islands. Racing crews meet up at City Island Yacht Club before regattas on Wednesday nights from May through September. Ambrosini Field positions baseball diamonds and a playground on the waterfront. Hawkins Park is a pocket of shady trees, benches and marine animal sculptures off City Island Avenue. Across the City Island Bridge, residents can find the largest park in New York City, Pelham Bay Park. Classic community park amenities like playgrounds and tennis courts attract many visitors, while the more niche benefits of horseback riding trails and the crescent-shaped Orchard Beach call to others.
City Island yacht clubs offer dock slips, and motorboats, sailboats and kayaks can all be seen e
City Island is a major boating hub in the Bronx area with multiple yacht clubs.
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Diverse single-family homes and condos in City Island.
The homes that fill City Island’s residential blocks create a far from cookie-cutter streetscape, ranging from small cottages, bungalows and national homes that have been standing since the prewar era to classic midcentury ranch-style homes that popped up through the 1960s. “It’s a really eclectic mix of housing. On King Avenue, there’s some really nice waterfront houses that are 3,500, 4,000 square feet,” says Sona Davidian, an associate real estate broker with Compass Greater New York who has more than 30 years of experience from City Island to lower Westchester County. “That being said, some homes are updated, some not so much. It depends on the owner. Houses in better condition will have higher prices.” Single-family homes sell for $615,000 to $1.6 million depending on square footage and proximity to the water. Condos in a handful of complexes like the Sailmaker sell for $380,000 to $830,000. Sidewalks connect densely plotted streets from one side of the island to the other. City Island has a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
There are many new built condo houses in City Island.
Many ranch style houses are often seen in City Island,.
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Shopping and dining along City Island Avenue
City Island Avenue runs the length of the island, housing dozens of restaurants and small boutique shopping locales on the main drag and quieter offshoots. The City Island Lobster House is the first restaurant off the bridge, serving dozens of seafood dishes to patrons in a cozy diner interior and out on a dockside patio. “The Black Whale is more of a local spot. Different people have owned it, but always someone local. It’s been there forever,” Giudice says. Seafood dominates the dining scene, but small bars and delis pop up along sidewalks between main street-style businesses like the local hardware store, small art galleries and post office. Dominick’s Market is the island’s grocery store. A handful of houses of worship hold services across the island, including St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church and Temple Beth El of City Island.
The Black Whale is more of a City Island local spot.
City Island main dishes have always been complimented by lobsters.
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Craft festivals and chowder competitions in City Island
The City Island Chamber of Commerce is one of several civic organizations that helps put on events throughout the year, most notably two street arts and craft fairs in early and late summer. Dozens of vendors pop up booths along City Island Avenue as musicians perform in Hawkins Park during both festivals, but competitive chowder crafting fires up samplers and participating chefs alike during the September weekend. “Politicians stop by and all the local restaurants participate, they judge both the red and the white chowders. You can just keep on tasting. That’s a nice day out,” Giudice says.
P.S. 175 City Island and applying to mainland high schools
Students attend kindergarten through eighth grades on the island at P.S. 175 City Island which earns a B-minus from Niche. For high school, kids will need to apply to private schools or for seats at nearby public schools. Harry S. Truman High School is about 5 miles away in Co-op City and earns a B, known for allowing students to take astronomy classes in the Northeast Bronx Planetarium. “Believe it or not, some people will leave City Island while their kids are in high school and then move back,” Giudice says.
P.S. 175 City Island in The Bronx is rooted in strong values.
Harry S Truman High School offers bus service for students.
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Local buses and crossing the City Island Bridge
Outside of sailing away, the City Island Bridge is the only way to leave City Island. “In summer, traffic is horrendous with all the people coming to eat. There's only one way in or out,” Davidian says. “You can cross right into the Bronx, but it’s not the most convenient place to live if you’re commuting to Manhattan.” The BxM8 is an express bus that offers an hour and 25-minute ride to Manhattan, while the B29 can take riders to the Pelham Bay Park Station for a 50-minute trip on the 6 train to Grand Central Station. Manhattan is a roughly 18-mile drive away, and LaGuardia Airport is about 15 miles away. Jacobi Medical Center supplies medical care 5 miles from home.
A bridge separates City Island from the rest of New York.
B29 in City Island can take riders to subway or a 50-minute trip on the 6 train to city.
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Limited flood zones on the City Island waterfront
While City Island is ringed by higher-risk flood zones that plague many waterfront communities, risk is not universally high. “We don’t have too many raised homes. The only time flooding is really bad is during once-in-a-century storms like Sandy, normal rain storms don’t flood City Island,” Giudice says, about Hurricane Sandy in 2012. “Not every waterfront property requires flood insurance, it depends on elevation.” Buyers can get an idea of flood insurance needs by consulting FEMA maps.
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Parks in this Area
Shore Park
Pelham Bay Park
Bicentennial Veterans Memorial Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Hawkins Park
Playground
Bicentennial Veterans Memorial park
Transit
Airport
Laguardia
24 min drive
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Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.23 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
5/19/2018Niche Review
I've lived on City Island for nearly 15 years, and I can say that my overall experience here has been very pleasing. It has splendid views of the city skyline as well as great restaurants in the area. The only downside is the traffic that will appear on weekends when people come for dinner.
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City Island Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in City Island, Bronx sell after 100 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in City Island, Bronx over the last 12 months is $289,995, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Discover the perfect blend of convenience and comfort with this large studio apartment on City Island in Bronx NY. This well-maintained island property not only offers a secure building and private parking lot but also is in a prime location with plenty of thoughtful amenities. With a waterfront view, pool, a building lending library on the second floor and your own private balcony, this spacious
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Welcome to City Island! Enjoy this gated, Waterfront Condo. This beautiful 2 bedroom 2 full bath condo comes with swimming pool and gym. The rooms are large and you have your own garage and even your very own backyard. Convenient to everything including some of the best restaurants.
THREE (3) UNITS / bungalows in prime City Island location - on the lovely Tier Street with water views! Only steps to the water, and a private beach - exclusive to Tier Street residents only, see included photo.Make this your primary or weekend home on the water, only 22 minutes from Manhattan, and offset your mortgage by renting out the other two units. Or, rent out all three for positive
Quiet and private end unit cottage within the Fordham Street COOPERATIVE. Large open front porch invites you up to the home, with ample space for seating. Home opens into living room space, with dining area adjacent. Kitchen is located just off the dining area and contains a side door entrance to the home. First floor also contains the primary bedroom and full bathroom, with closet space.
This Spectacular Waterfront Condo Gated Community is a dream come true! You'll love the breathtaking sunsets and full unobstructed water views daily! Offering 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, walk-in closet, well sized eat-in-kitchen, hardwood floors throughout. It Includes dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, oven, washer/dryer. This wonderful condo offers 1,044 sq ft of living space, one outdoor
This Spectacular Waterfront Condo Gated Community is a dream come true! You'll love the breathtaking sunsets and full unobstructed water views daily! Offering 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, walk-in closet, well sized eat-in-kitchen, hardwood floors throughout. It Includes dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, oven, washer/dryer. This wonderful condo offers 1,044 sq ft of living space, one outdoor
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,824
Median Age
51
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$123,455
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$142,572
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.2%
College Graduates
46.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
25''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
81/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37/ 100
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