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Pelham Gardens

Pelham Gardens

Urban Core Neighborhood in Bronx, New York

Bronx County 10469
3.5
$785,951 Average Value
$464 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale
Homes and greenery line a residential block in Pelham Gardens.
Homes and greenery line a residential block in Pelham Gardens.

Pelham Gardens balances green space and city conveniences

Pelham Gardens is a residential neighborhood in the northeast Bronx that feels removed from busier parts of New York. Tree-lined blocks feature a mix of single-family and multifamily homes, which contributes to the community’s almost suburban atmosphere. But you’re still close to the subway and major retail destinations like The Mall at Bay Plaza. Pelham Parkway also connects the neighborhood to Bronx Park and Pelham Bay Park, two of the borough’s largest green spaces. That balance makes Pelham Gardens a popular choice for buyers who want a quieter home base with access to transit, shopping and green space.

Single-family and multifamily homes offer a suburban feel

The homes are a big part of Pelham Gardens’ residential charm. Detached and semi-detached single-family homes are the most common options, with two- and three-family properties mixed in. Many are brick colonial styles, but you’ll also see Tudor Revivals and Cape Cods. Driveways, garages, backyards and basements are more common here than in many city neighborhoods. “Even though it’s the Bronx, it feels more like a suburb,” says Joe Cosentino, a real estate broker and leader of The Cosentino Team at Morris Park Realty Group. “Pelham Gardens is a residential neighborhood with a longstanding community that is pretty centrally located.”

Single-family homes generally sell from the upper $500,000s to the upper $900,000s. Multifamily properties tend to range from the mid-$800,000s to the low $1 millions. “Properties with mother-daughter setups attract buyers looking to renovate basements, either to rent out or use as in-law suites,” says Steven Padernacht, a Bronx native and real estate broker with The Padernacht Real Estate Team at Keller Williams Realty NYC Group. Cosentino notes that listings can move quickly, sometimes attracting several offers within a week. The median sale price falls in the lower $700,000s, slightly below Morris Park's but well above Allerton ’s, where co-ops make up a larger share of the market.

Cape Cod-style houses are part of the neighborhood’s varied housing stock.
Cape Cod-style houses are part of the neighborhood’s varied housing stock.
Tudor Revival homes add architectural variety to local streets.
Tudor Revival homes add architectural variety to local streets.
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Living near major highways and transit links to Manhattan

Pelham Gardens is transit-friendly, though many commuters drive because several major roadways are close by. “The Pelham Parkway is close by, and you have big employers like Jacobi Medical Center,” Cosentino says. In addition to Pelham Parkway, you’re close to Interstate 95, the Hutchinson River Parkway and the Bronx River Parkway.

For public transit, the 5 train runs along the neighborhood’s western edge. From Pelham Parkway station, it’s about a 40-minute subway ride to Midtown and roughly an hour to Lower Manhattan. Local buses connect residents to subway stations and other parts of the Bronx, while the BxM10 express bus offers another way to reach Midtown.

The 5 train connects Pelham Gardens with Manhattan and other parts of the Bronx.
The 5 train connects Pelham Gardens with Manhattan and other parts of the Bronx.
The express bus offers another way to reach Midtown.
The express bus offers another way to reach Midtown.
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Pelham Gardens has public and private school options

Community School District 11 serves Pelham Gardens. Public schools in the neighborhood include P.S. 97 Bronx, Pelham Gardens Middle School and J.H.S. 144 Michelangelo. Older students can apply to nearby Harry S. Truman High School, which has a B rating from Niche and offers career-oriented academies in fields such as culinary arts and business entrepreneurship. Private options include St. Catharine Academy, an all-girls Catholic school with a B-plus rating from Niche.

P.S. 97 Bronx is one of the neighborhood’s public school options.
P.S. 97 Bronx is one of the neighborhood’s public school options.
J.H.S. 144 Michelangelo is located on Gunther Avenue.
J.H.S. 144 Michelangelo is located on Gunther Avenue.
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Local restaurants near grocery stores and Bay Plaza shops

Pelham Gardens has a casual dining scene centered around East Gun Hill Road and Eastchester Road, with Italian, Latin American and Caribbean restaurants close to home. Popular places to eat include:

  • Fratelli Italian Restaurant, with fresh pastas and family recipes
  • Caridad & Louie’s Restaurant, serving Latin American and Italian dishes
  • Code Red Restaurant & Lounge, known for Caribbean food and cocktails
  • Sal & Dom’s Pastry Shop, an old-school Italian bakery
  • Nick’s Pizza, a go-to for classic New York-style pizzas
For everyday errands, C-Town Supermarkets is right in the heart of Pelham Gardens. A Home Depot on East Gun Hill Road is also close by, while The Mall at Bay Plaza is just outside the neighborhood in Co-op City.

Sal & Dom’s Pastry Shop is known for Italian baked goods.
Sal & Dom’s Pastry Shop is known for Italian baked goods.
Local pizzerias are part of the dining scene in Pelham Gardens.
Local pizzerias are part of the dining scene in Pelham Gardens.
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Pelham Parkway connects two major Bronx parks

Pelham Parkway offers a direct link between Bronx Park to the west and Pelham Bay Park to the east. Residents can use the parkway’s greenway for walking and biking, then continue toward Bronx Park’s trails and cultural attractions, including the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden. Head east toward Pelham Bay Park and you’ll find beaches along Long Island Sound. Smaller parks are scattered throughout Pelham Gardens. Burns Playground has play equipment, a spray shower and handball courts, while nearby Givan Square includes a playground with water-based play features.

Pelham Bay Park offers broad green spaces east of Pelham Gardens.
Pelham Bay Park offers broad green spaces east of Pelham Gardens.
The Pelham Parkway connects residents to the beaches of Pelham Bay Park.
The Pelham Parkway connects residents to the beaches of Pelham Bay Park.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

LaGuardia

21 min drive

Bus

Pelham Pkwy & Stillwell Av

Bus

Eastchester Rd & Mace Av

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Allerton Av/Eastchester Rd

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Allerton Av/Fish Av

Bus

Lodovick Av/Allerton Av

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Allerton Av/Westervelt Av

Bus

Allerton Av & Lodovick Av

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 5 Reviews
5.0 Current Resident
9/30/2022 Niche Review
I love the environment, it's very clean and quiet. The neighbors are very friendly. Community is very kind and gentle.
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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
661
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,005
On par with the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,944
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,702

Open Houses

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 Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
4
Median Rent
$2,850
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,600
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,450
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,200
Median Condo Rent
$3,100
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$3,075

Demographics

Total Population
11,368
Median Age
45
Population Density
23 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.7%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$100,030
Above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$124,875

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
83%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
33.9%
Advanced Degrees
13.1%
% Population in Labor Force
55.3%
Below the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
25''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

70 / 100

Exceptionally walkable

Walkability®

100 / 100

Exceptional public transit

Transit®

100 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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