Elvis Gonzalez
Responds Quickly
Fave Realty Inc.
(347) 795-4609
65 Total Sales
1 in Crotona Park East
$985,000 Price
Crotona Park East
If its green space you're after, Crotona Park is the place for you, says Aaron Kass and Geoff Weiss, licensed real estate agents at Compass in upper Manhattan and The Bronx. Crotona Park is an area in the south Bronx surrounding a large, amenity-filled neighborhood park of the same name. In fact, it’s one of the largest neighborhood parks in this part of the borough.
Deborah Miller, a licensed associate salesperson with Brown Harris Stevens, says, "The parks are like an extension of your living room." In that sense, Crotona Park adds more than 125 acres to your cozy city condo or co-op. The park has a 300-foot swimming pool — the largest in The Bronx. At the center of the park is a 3.3-acre lake with resident turtles and ducks. There are 20 tennis courts, five baseball diamonds and 11 playgrounds.
Considering the size of the neighborhood, it might be surprising to hear that there are several large supermarkets within walking distance. That's notable since there are neighborhoods all over the Bronx that don’t have a single grocery store larger than a double-wide bodega.
Western Beef on Southern Boulevard and Stop & Shop near 175th Street, have a parking lot. But what's even better is that the Stop & Shop is in the New Horizons Shopping Mall, where you'll find an auto parts shop, IHOP, nail salon, liquor store and Hibachi Grill & Buffet. You can literally pick up your milk, eggs, brand new windshield wipers and get your nails done without having to run all over the borough. For residents on the east and south sides of Crotona Park, you can shop at Bravo Super Markets at 174th Street or Food Bazaar, where Crotona Park South turns into St. Pauls Place.
Getting to Midtown Manhattan from Crotona Park is easier than most New Yorkers may think. The neighborhood is serviced by the 2 and 5 trains, with a station at 174th Street and Boston Road. Though it might be a little bit of a walk, if you prefer avoiding transferring trains, the B and D lines are on Grand Concourse and the 4 train is on Jerome Avenue, Crotona Park is one of the best neighborhoods in The Bronx for commuting anywhere in Manhattan. A trip to 42nd Street only takes about 25 to 35 minutes, and 45 minutes or so to Wall Street.
At one point, Crotona Park was the symbol — not a symbol — of urban decay. Buildings throughout the community were burned down and abandoned cars and garbage laid waste to the streets. Presidential candidates and no fewer than three presidents made campaign stops in Crotona Park hoping to sell Americans on their vision for investing in the country’s inner cities. Today, a house on Charlotte Street sells for upwards of $500,000 to $1 million. In fact, it’s the only neighborhood in the south Bronx with single-family ranch houses with driveways, front and back yards. Some homes even have a swimming pool in the backyard. In the spring and summer, when trees are in full bloom, you'd never know you’re in a city with 8.4 million people. It’s almost like someone plopped a suburb down in the middle of The Bronx.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Elvis Gonzalez
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Santiago Jaraba
Santiago Jaraba
Whitestone Real Estate Group
(888) 483-4006
263 Total Sales
1 in Crotona Park East
$1,060,000 Price
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Alban Preldakaj
Alban Preldakaj
RE/MAX Distinguished Hms.&Prop
(347) 647-6624
12 Total Sales
1 in Crotona Park East
$875,000 Price
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Nancy Rondon
Nancy Rondon
RE/MAX Distinguished Hms.&Prop
(917) 994-9667
41 Total Sales
1 in Crotona Park East
$749,000 Price
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Alexander Galvez
Alexander Galvez
Century 21 Galvez
(855) 697-7271
78 Total Sales
1 in Crotona Park East
$1,165,000 Price
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Pamela Busgith
Pamela Busgith
Metro Star Realty LLC
(877) 629-9475
23 Total Sales
1 in Crotona Park East
$630,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Crotona Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Fishing
Hylan Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Boxcar Playground
- Playground
East River Park
Transit
Airport
Laguardia
18 min drive
Subway
Freeman Street
Subway
174 Street
Bus
Southern Bl & Jennings St
Bus
E 174 St & Boone Av
Bus
Crotona Av & Crotona Pk Bldg
Bus
Southern Bl & Freeman St
Bus
Boston Rd & Louis Nine Bl
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Crotona Park East | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Crotona Park East Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Crotona Park East, Bronx sell after 149 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Crotona Park East, Bronx over the last 12 months is $215,000, down 57% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$335,000
Median Sale Price
$215,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$340,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$375,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
23%
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-57%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$255
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
124
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1986
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,908
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,730
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
863
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
750
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,267
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
32,624
Median Age
35
Population Density
233 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$36,229
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$53,398
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
70%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
16.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
81
/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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