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Home-lined side streets that feel almost suburban
When residents step off the 6 train at the outdoor elevated station of Westchester Square-East Tremont Avenue, they can see the neighborhood's historical architecture and home-lined side streets. Descend the steps inside the station, cross the turnstile, exit the lovely old Colonial Revival building and head north onto East Tremont Avenue in surrounding areas that make up the neighborhood of Westchester Square. Owen F Dolen Park has rows of storefronts, including a bike shop, pharmacy, supermarket, and post office, all within a couple of blocks separated by quaint squares with grass and park benches on which residents can rest or congregate. "I think we're poised for some interesting appreciation over the next ten years," says Compass real estate salesperson Geoffrey Weiss when asked about the housing market in this part of the Bronx. "You have more train access over there with the subway running through. It's a very single-family-oriented kind of community."
The Westchester Square community can be described by beautiful homes on immaculate streets.
Residents of Westchester Square enjoy the many shops and restaurants in the community.
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Moderately priced townhouses and co-ops with steep HOA fees
"The neighborhood is made up of mostly detached prewar single-family townhouses and brick two- or three-family homes," says Joseph Cosentino, president and licensed real estate broker at Morris Park Realty, with more than $107 million in sales in The Bronx. "Most homes were built in the 1920s and 30s and have large rooms and an old-world charm." Handsome renovated slatted Italianate rowhouses with bay windows can be bought for under $800,000 here – a steal compared to prices in Manhattan and Brooklyn to the south. Elsewhere, three-bedroom and two-bath co-ops cost under $300,000, but buyers may have to pay a hefty homeowner's association fee. It's exciting to see six-unit buildings on the market starting at $1.5 million – if only to dream.
Brick-faced rowhouses are part of the housing story in Westchester Square.
Westchester Square is made up of many different styles of prewar townhouses.
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Independent shops on East Tremont Avenue
An active business association oversees a renaissance around the town square by East Tremont Avenue. Along with a standard run of chain pharmacies, fast food restaurants and grocery stores, there are a number of independent shops and restaurants. The spinach pie at George's Diner, a Greek restaurant a few blocks south of the town square, was singled out for praise by Eater Magazine.
Strawberry Farms on Westchester Road has great prices for everyday groceries.
Find your breakfast favorites at Georger's Diner on Westchester Road.
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Events at Westchester Square Library and Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance
The Westchester Square branch of the New York Public Library system is one of the oldest in the city. It moved into its current midcentury modern brick home in 1956, houses two stories of books and offers residents a packed schedule of events. BAAD!, or the Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance, leases a nineteenth-century gothic church for classes and performances in dance and theatre arts.
The Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance is more than just a school to Westchester Square residents.
Residents of the Westchester Square community enjoying a day at the public library.
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Public schools with B ratings from Niche, including P.S./M.S. 194
Local public elementary and middle school, P.S./M.S. 194, has a B rating from Niche for its collaborative teachers and family engagement. Public 9th through 12th grade school, Herbert H. Lehman High School, has a B rating for its strong leadership, and AP classes and word language courses in Italian and Spanish are available to students. A handful of private Catholic schools are also in the area, including St. Frances De Chantal School.
Lehman High School is a proud community school with a range of athletic programs.
PS/MS 194 is an ethnically diverse school in Westchester Square.
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Greenways to bike or jog along Hutchinson River Parkway
The Hutchinson River Parkway borders Westchester Square. This long greenway runs along Westchester Creek, past Lehman High School and then alongside Montefiore Hospital before connecting with the massive Pelham Bay Park system. Residents can ride their bike, fish or jog all along the parkway.
Residents of Westchester Square enjoy a beautiful day in the park.
Residents of Westchester Square walk on a beautiful day.
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6 train at Westchester Square-East Tremont Avenue
Westchester Square-East Tremont Avenue, located in Westchester Square, services the 6 train. Residents can reach Grand Central Station from the neighborhood's dedicated subway station in under 45 minutes. While the station is under construction until the estimated completion date in May 2024, passengers can access the next stop to the south, Zerega Avenue, or the next stop to the north, Middletown Road. The BX21, BX24, BX36, BX42 and Q44-SBS buses have routes that pass through or near Westchester Square.
The local train in Westchester Square can take you to Manhattan in a matter of minutes.
Residents of Westchester Square have access to many different forms of public transportation.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Westchester Square
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Westchester Square Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westchester Square, Bronx sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Westchester Square, Bronx over the last 12 months is $480,000, up 78% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Introducing 1439 Zerega Ave, an incredible opportunity in the highly desirable Parkchester/Westchester Square neighborhood—one of the Bronx’s most convenient and well-connected areas. This spacious home offers multiple renovated living spaces, strong rental potential, and unbeatable proximity to transportation and everyday essentials. The first floor has been beautifully renovated and features 3
NEWLY RENOVATED 2 FAMILY HOUSE IN THE CASTLE HILL/WESTCHESTER SQ AREA, 1st FLOOR 3BRS/2BTHS, 2nd FLOOR 3BRS/2BTHS, SEPARED HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS, FULL ONPEN BASEMENT, NICE BACK YARD, CLOSED TO #6 TRAIN, PARKCHESTER SHOPPING AREA,
Welcome to this spacious two-family property -- offers excellent potential for owner-occupants or investors. The home features a three-bedroom unit over a four-bedroom unit, plus a fully finished walk-out basement, providing flexible living and income possibilities. Multiple outdoor spaces including a nicely sized yard, front porch, private terrace, and rear patio—ideal for everyday use and
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