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Soundview

Soundview

Urban Core Neighborhood in Bronx, New York

Bronx County 10472 , 10473
$494,693 Average Value
$369 Average Price per Sq Ft
23 Homes For Sale
Soundview's residential blocks stretch between the Bronx River and Clason Point.
Soundview's residential blocks stretch between the Bronx River and Clason Point.

Waterfront parks and residential blocks come together in Soundview

Soundview is a southeastern Bronx neighborhood where city blocks meet the waterfront. It borders the Bronx River and stretches south toward the Clason Point peninsula, where Soundview Park offers room to walk, bike or relax by the water. Apartments and multifamily homes line the quieter blocks, just beyond the busier avenues. Bus, subway and ferry service connect residents to other parts of the Bronx and Manhattan, while shops and restaurants line the main corridors.

Soundview’s housing options include co-ops and multifamily homes

Housing ranges from high-rise co-op buildings to semi-detached two- and three-family homes. Most listings are one- and two-bedroom co-ops, which typically sell from the upper $100,000s to the upper $300,000s. HDFC co-ops have income limits. Duplex-style condos generally sell in the $300,000s, while single-family homes range from the upper $600,000s to the upper $800,000s. Multifamily properties can reach about $1.2 million. Soundview’s median sale price is in the mid-$300,000s, lower than the boroughwide median and that of nearby Castle Hill. Soundview also has several public housing developments. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor spent part of her childhood at the former Bronxdale Houses, which were later renamed the Justice Sonia Sotomayor Houses and Community Center in her honor.

High-rise co-op buildings are common throughout Soundview.
High-rise co-op buildings are common throughout Soundview.
Many local co-ops have one- or two-bedroom floor plans.
Many local co-ops have one- or two-bedroom floor plans.
Two- and three-family properties add variety to Soundview’s housing.
Two- and three-family properties add variety to Soundview’s housing.
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Soundview Park anchors waterfront recreation in the Bronx

Soundview Park is the neighborhood’s main outdoor draw. “It’s a very large part of the neighborhood,” says Geoffrey Weiss, principal broker of the Aaron & Geoff Team at Compass. Set where the Bronx River meets the East River, the park has paths for walking and biking, athletic fields, sports courts, playgrounds, a track and a dog run. You can also fish, launch a kayak or catch a concert at the Soundview Park Amphitheater. Nearby Clason Point Park and Pugsley Creek Park offer more places to enjoy the waterfront. Smaller parks and playgrounds are tucked into Soundview’s residential blocks. “They’re everywhere. They’re just part of the scenery,” Weiss says.

Soundview Park provides expansive green spaces along the Bronx waterfront.
Soundview Park provides expansive green spaces along the Bronx waterfront.
Residents bring their dogs to play at Soundview Park.
Residents bring their dogs to play at Soundview Park.
Playgrounds are found throughout the neighborhood.
Playgrounds are found throughout the neighborhood.
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Subway and ferry connections to Midtown and Lower Manhattan

There are a few ways to get around Soundview without a car. The 6 train runs along Westchester Avenue, with trips to Midtown taking about 35 minutes. Local buses connect riders to other parts of the Bronx and the ferry terminal at Clason Point. “Soundview has the benefit of being on the ferry line and obviously has very nice views of the sound,” Weiss says. The ferry reaches the Financial District in just under an hour, and bike lanes along Soundview Avenue provide another route to the landing. Drivers can get to the Bruckner and Cross Bronx expressways.

Local restaurants and shopping at Bruckner Commons

Soundview’s shops and restaurants are concentrated along Westchester Avenue, Bruckner Boulevard and other busy corridors. The dining scene is casual and includes:

  • West African food: Fouta Halal, AfroSpice Bistro
  • Puerto Rican eateries: Isla Cafe, Willie’s Steak House
  • New York-style pizzerias: Soundview Slices, Yankee’s Pizza
  • Latin American bakeries: Ricuras Ecuadorian Bakery, Azteca Bakery
  • Chinese restaurants: El Pabellón De Oro, Lucky Star
You can run errands at Bruckner Commons. It has Aldi and ShopRite for groceries, Marshalls and Old Navy for clothes and casual chains like Starbucks and Smashburger. There's also Food Bazaar at Bruckner Plaza.

Residents can run errands at Food Bazaar in Soundview.
Residents can run errands at Food Bazaar in Soundview.
Produce vendors often set up along Soundview's sidewalk-lined streets.
Produce vendors often set up along Soundview's sidewalk-lined streets.
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I.S. 131 Albert Einstein serves middle school students in the area.
I.S. 131 Albert Einstein serves middle school students in the area.

Soundview's public, charter and private school options

Public schools in Soundview include P.S. 107 and I.S. 131 Albert Einstein. Nearby charter schools include Bold Charter School and Icahn Charter School 7, both rated A-minus by Niche. Families can also consider private schools in nearby Parkchester, such as St. Raymond Academy for Girls, rated B-plus, and St. Raymond High School for Boys, rated B.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

LaGuardia

17 min drive

Subway

St Lawrence Avenue

Subway

Morrison-Sound View Avenues

Subway

Elder Avenue

Bus

Soundview Av/Lafayette Av

Bus

Story Av & Fteley Av

Bus

White Plains Rd/Story Av

Bus

Story Av/Boynton Av

Bus

Story Av/Bronx River Av

Bus

Story Av/Colgate Av

Bus

Story Av/Elder Av

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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
274
Number of Homes for Sale
23
Median Year Built
1962
Months of Supply
8.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
869
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,396
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
866
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
658
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
550
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613

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
2
Median Rent
$1,600
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,000
Median Condo Rent
$1,200
Median 1 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,200

Demographics

Total Population
48,834
Median Age
36
Population Density
62 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$34,805
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$50,939

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
68.8%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
16.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.2%
% Population in Labor Force
52.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
3''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Exceptionally walkable

Walkability®

100 / 100

Exceptional public transit

Transit®

90 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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