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Living in Wakefield, the Bronx’s northernmost neighborhood
Wakefield brings a residential feel to the northern edge of the Bronx, right along the Westchester County border. Its sloping residential streets feature detached houses, multifamily homes and low-rise apartment buildings, with shopping and dining concentrated along White Plains Road. Parks and Bronx River green spaces offer a change of pace from the busier commercial corridors. With subway and Metro-North service nearby, you can handle daily errands close to home while staying connected to Manhattan and the rest of New York.
Residential streets in Wakefield, at the northern edge of the Bronx.
The 2 train serves Wakefield commuters heading to Manhattan.
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Prewar homes, multifamily builds and co-ops at a range of prices
The neighborhood stands out for its mix of fully detached and semi-detached single-family homes. Buyers will also find two-family properties and the occasional co-op for sale. Prewar colonials are common, with many houses offering backyards, driveways or garages. “It’s mostly single-family, two-family and even some three-family homes,” says William Beltran, a local Realtor with Douglas Elliman and Bronx native. “There are very few high buildings.” Available houses can move quickly, according to Beltran. “When a house comes on the market, it doesn’t stay long.”
Single-family houses typically sell from the lower $400,000s to the upper $700,000s, while multifamily properties go from the mid-$600,000s to the low $1 millions. Co-ops tend to be the most affordable option, with prices starting below $100,000. Wakefield’s median sale price is in the lower $600,000s, similar to what you’ll see in Williamsbridge but higher than in Woodlawn Heights.
Semi-detached houses are common sights along Wakefield’s residential streets.
Many Wakefield homes date to the early and mid-20th century, including prewar colonials and brick houses.
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Wakefield transit connects commuters to Manhattan and beyond
Wakefield’s transit options make it possible to get around without a car, especially if you live near White Plains Road or East 241st Street. The 2 train runs along White Plains Road and terminates at the Wakefield–241st Street station, while the 5 train serves stops as far as Nereid Avenue during rush hours. From Metro-North’s Wakefield station, the Harlem Line gets you to Grand Central in roughly 30 to 35 minutes. Subway trips typically take about an hour to Midtown and longer to Lower Manhattan. Several bus routes run through the neighborhood, and the BxM11 offers express service to Midtown. Drivers are close to the Bronx River Parkway, but you can handle many daily trips without a car.
The Wakefield-241st Street station marks the northern end of the 2 subway line.
The Wakefield Metro-North station offers another option for trips between the neighborhood and Manhattan.
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New World High School offers a public high school option within the neighborhood.
Public and private school options around Wakefield
Community School District 11 serves Wakefield. The neighborhood is home to several public elementary schools, including P.S. 87 and P.S. 21 Philip H. Sheridan. High schoolers can apply to New World High School, a neighborhood school that earns a B from Niche. Mount St. Michael Academy is a private, all-boys Catholic school serving grades six through 12, and it also earns a B from Niche. Cardinal Spellman High School is another private option in nearby Edenwald that has a B-plus Niche rating.
From local playgrounds to Bronx River green space
Wakefield is close to neighborhood parks and larger green spaces along the Bronx River. The Bx16 also connects Wakefield with Van Cortlandt Park, where you can hike, golf or spend time by the lake. Closer to home, residents can spend time outside at:
Wakefield Playground, which has play equipment and basketball courts
Rienzi Playground, where kids can play or cool off in the spray shower
Shoelace Park, a riverfront greenway for walking and kayaking
Seton Falls Park, with wooded trails and a waterfall in neighboring Edenwald
Van Cortlandt Park expands the area’s recreation options.
Friends meet after school to play basketball at Wakefield Playground.
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Kingston Tropical Bakery serves Jamaican patties and coco bread from its White Plains Road storefront.
White Plains Road dining and shopping in Wakefield
White Plains Road is Wakefield’s main commercial corridor, lined with restaurants, supermarkets and everyday services. Foodtown, Met Foodmarkets and Key Food provide grocery options along the way. Caribbean food is a staple of the local dining scene, though the corridor offers a range of shops and flavors. Standouts include:
Kingston Tropical Bakery, a Jamaican staple for patties and coco bread
L Train Vintage, a thrift shop carrying vintage clothing and current styles
Ali’s Roti Shop, a casual spot for Trinidadian favorites like doubles and roti
Rigs Meat Market, a neighborhood butcher shop for fresh cuts of meat
Carifesta Restaurant, a Guyanese eatery serving traditional dishes
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I moved here in 2019–bought a colonial revival right by the community garden at the train yard. I have great neighbors, and it is a short walk to the 2/5. We hang out in Woodlawn, a 25 minute bus ride away, and our date night place is Ripe, a terrific Jamaican place right on the Mt. Vernon border.
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Wakefield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wakefield, Bronx sell after 108 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Wakefield, Bronx over the last 12 months is $635,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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