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Highbridge

Highbridge

Urban Core Neighborhood in Bronx, New York

Bronx County 10452
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$310,678 Average Value
$194 Average Price per Sq Ft
20 Homes For Sale
The High Bridge provides a car-free connection to Upper Manhattan's Washington Heights neighborhood.
The High Bridge provides a car-free connection to Upper Manhattan's Washington Heights neighborhood.

Highbridge combines city access with parks and river views

Highbridge is a residential neighborhood in the West Bronx, overlooking the Harlem River and Upper Manhattan. Brick co-op buildings line its hilly streets, and the community takes its name from the High Bridge, New York City’s oldest standing bridge. You can walk or bike across this local landmark into Washington Heights, hop on the subway or relax in one of the neighborhood’s parks. Local shops and restaurants are within walking distance, too. That mix of city convenience and green space draws both renters and buyers to Highbridge.

Options range from prewar co-ops to multifamily homes

Buyers will find prewar co-op buildings with options ranging from studios to three-bedroom units. Many feature Art Deco design, sunken living rooms and hardwood floors. Some are income-restricted HDFC co-ops, which may have buyer eligibility rules and financing limitations. Co-op prices generally start around $90,000 and climb into the mid-$100,000s. Multifamily homes come on the market less often, with two- and three-family properties generally selling from the $700,000s to the $900,000s. Highbridge’s overall median sale price is in the lower $100,000s, well below the boroughwide median and lower than in nearby Concourse and Concourse Village.

Prewar co-op buildings make up much of Highbridge’s housing.
Prewar co-op buildings make up much of Highbridge’s housing.
Buyers will find two- and three-family homes lining residential blocks.
Buyers will find two- and three-family homes lining residential blocks.
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Transit options and commute times to Manhattan

Highbridge is walkable and transit-friendly, but its steep streets and stairways can make some walks feel longer than they look on a map. The 4 train runs along Jerome Avenue, while the B and D trains stop near the Grand Concourse. Manhattan commuters have roughly a 20-minute subway ride to Midtown and about 45 minutes to the Financial District . Metro-North’s Hudson Line serves the nearby Yankees-E. 153rd Street station, and several local bus routes run through Highbridge. Many residents get around without a car, but drivers have convenient access to the Cross Bronx and Major Deegan expressways.

Explore the High Bridge, neighborhood parks and gardens

The High Bridge offers a car-free route for walking and biking across the Harlem River. Follow it into Manhattan, and you’ll find yourself in Highbridge Park. “This community is parks country,” says Deborah Miller, a real estate salesperson with Brown Harris Stevens who has worked in the Bronx for more than a decade. The riverfront park has wooded trails and rocky cliffs, along with playgrounds, athletic facilities, a mountain biking course, a skate park and a recreation center with a pool.

Back on the Bronx side, smaller green spaces are tucked among Highbridge’s co-op buildings. Nelson Playground has basketball and handball courts, play equipment and spray showers, while Merriam Playground has play areas on the neighborhood’s upper and lower slopes. Taqwa Community Farm offers a half-acre community garden on West 164th Street. Reverend T. Wendell Foster Park and Macombs Dam Park also provide more room for recreation near Yankee Stadium. In addition to the stadium, The Bronx Museum of the Arts and Bronx Children’s Museum are close by.

Highbridge Park has a playground just across the river.
Highbridge Park has a playground just across the river.
Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park is a popular spot for soccer.
Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park is a popular spot for soccer.
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The Highbridge Green School serves middle school students.
The Highbridge Green School serves middle school students.

Public, charter and private schools serving Highbridge

Highbridge is part of New York City’s Community School District 9. Neighborhood schools include P.S. 11 Highbridge and The Highbridge Green School, a public middle school with a greenhouse and rooftop garden used for hands-on learning. Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade and earns a B-plus rating from Niche. Nearby private options include All Hallows High School, which also earns a B-plus rating.

Walkable shopping and dining near Bronx Terminal Market

You can walk to neighborhood markets and restaurants along Ogden Avenue, Jerome Avenue and Edward L. Grant Highway. Highbridge’s shopping and dining scene is casual and locally focused, with spots including:

  • Dominican restaurants: El Caldero, Johnny’s Fried Chicken & Comida Hispana
  • Pizza places: Tiago’s Pizzas, Roman’s Pizza and Cafe
  • Local delis: Royalty Deli Grocery, Jerome Market Deli
  • Small grocery stores: Pascual Mini Market, Extra Jumbo Market Place
  • Supermarkets: Bravo Supermarkets, Ideal Food Basket
For more options, Bronx Terminal Market is just south of Yankee Stadium. The multilevel shopping center features major chains such as Home Depot, BJ’s Wholesale Club, and Lidl, along with casual restaurants at the Boogie Down Food Hall. The High Bridge also connects you to Upper Manhattan’s dining scene. “Once you cross the bridge, you land in restaurants,” says Monica Capellan, an associate broker with Sotheby’s International Realty.

El Caldero serves traditional Dominican dishes in Highbridge.
El Caldero serves traditional Dominican dishes in Highbridge.
Bronx Terminal Market offers larger stores and grocery options near Yankee Stadium.
Bronx Terminal Market offers larger stores and grocery options near Yankee Stadium.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

LaGuardia

17 min drive

Bus

Edward L Grant HWY & Jesup Av

Bus

Sedgwick Av/Depot Pl

Bus

Shakespeare Av/W 169 St

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Undercliff Av/Boscobel Pl

Bus

Undercliff Av/Sedgwick Av

Bus

W 167 St/W 168 St

Bus

W 168 St/Woodycrest Av

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 17 Reviews
4.0 Niche User
4/19/2016 Niche Review
I have lived in this area for 15 years surrounded by wonderful parks and atmosphere
4.0 Current Resident
8/7/2018 Niche Review
A quaint neighborhood in the west Bronx. Nearby attractions include: yankee stadium, The cloisters, and Bronx zoo.
5.0 Current Resident
11/12/2017 Niche Review
This area has nice and friendly people who look out for each other. It has nice clean parks and great schools for kids.
3.0 Niche User
4/19/2016 Niche Review
This area is safe and is always viewed as safe because of the Yankee stadium but officers on streets are minimal
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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
138
Number of Homes for Sale
20
Median Year Built
1927
Months of Supply
21.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,049
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
868
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
732
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
483
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
1
Median Rent
$3,700
Median Condo Rent
$3,700

Demographics

Total Population
38,737
Median Age
36
Population Density
136 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$34,744
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$46,394

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
69%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
15.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.1%
% Population in Labor Force
60.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
2''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

70 / 100

Exceptionally walkable

Walkability®

100 / 100

Exceptional public transit

Transit®

100 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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