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Belmont

Belmont

Urban Core Neighborhood in Bronx, New York

Bronx County 10457, 10458

Neighborhood Reviews
3.0
$574,065 Average Value
$439 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

Old-school neighborhood that’s home to Italian food mecca Arthur Avenue

Belmont in the Bronx is a “classic, traditional, old-school New York neighborhood” with 100-plus-year-old restaurants and life-long residents, says Frank Franz, treasurer of the local Business Improvement District who lives in the Belmont home his grandfather built in the early 1900s. Many of his neighbors have similar roots in the area. “That feeling of family, that we’re all in this together, still exists here.” Belmont is famous for Italian fare on Arthur Avenue, home to some of those century-old eateries, and is adjacent to the Bronx Zoo and The New York Botanical Garden. Fordham University borders Belmont to the north and its students bring “youth and vitality to the neighborhood,” Franz says. Belmont’s central location and convenient transit links mean residents can reach Westchester or Midtown in under 20 minutes.

Dominick's serves some of the most authentic Italian food in the Belmont community.
Dominick's serves some of the most authentic Italian food in the Belmont community.
Known as The Real Little Italy, Belmont is a Bronx neighborhood that inspires discoveries.
Known as The Real Little Italy, Belmont is a Bronx neighborhood that inspires discoveries.
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“The real Little Italy”

For Italian fare, it doesn’t get much better than Arthur Avenue—outside of Italy, that is. For old-world Neapolitan food, there’s Mario’s Restaurant, founded in 1919, Franz says. Before a Yankee game, he might get the gang together at Dominick’s, a laid-back Italian spot. For date night, it’s Roberto’s, but to see friends from the neighborhood, Franz heads to Antonio’s Trattoria for comfort food. Arthur Avenue is also lined with food shops, many just as historic as the restaurants. The Arthur Avenue Retail Market has stands selling meat and produce, and The Bronx Beer Hall is under its roof. Down the street, there’s Cassa Della Mozzarella for fresh cheese. “All of our food shops—bread, cheese, meat, fish, whatever it may be—sell the best around in terms of quality and price,” Franz notes. “We have the best bread in the city. And when you go into Madonia Bakery, Mr. Madonia is there.”

Enjoying the best pizza in the Belmont community at Mario's restaurant.
Enjoying the best pizza in the Belmont community at Mario's restaurant.
The Arthur Avenue Retail Market in Belmont has the freshest meats and produce in the city.
The Arthur Avenue Retail Market in Belmont has the freshest meats and produce in the city.
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Townhouses and multi-family buildings

Belmont’s streets are lined with brick rowhouses and low-rise multi-family buildings. A single-family home with three bedrooms and a garage starts at around $700,000. A three-family property ranges from about $800,000 to just under $1 million, while a six-family building costs around $1.2 million. Many owners of multi-family buildings live in one of the units and rent out the others. A few large rental projects are going up in the area, such as the 165-unit Arabella, which is set to be completed by the end of 2024.

The Belmont community has amazing rowhouses where neighbors feel like family.
The Belmont community has amazing rowhouses where neighbors feel like family.
Belmont also features Eastern European restaurants and culture.
Belmont also features Eastern European restaurants and culture.
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The annual Ferragosto Festival

The neighborhood’s annual Ferragosto Festival is a homecoming of sorts, attracting tens of thousands to Belmont in September. Local businesses bring their food and goods to the streets to feed the throngs, and there’s entertainment all day, from opera singers to Doo Wop hits. Dating to 18 B.C., the festival honors Caesar Augustus, the first Roman emperor.

On the Edge of the Bronx Zoom and the New York Botanical Garden

Bronx Park, a more than 700-acre expanse that contains the world-renowned Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden, borders Belmont to the east. Both are privately run, offering year-round events for New Yorkers of all stripes. Small triangle parks, squares and playgrounds are scattered around the neighborhood, including Ciccarone Park. Off Arthur Avenue, it has a bocce ball court and a playground with a splash pad.

The Bronx Zoo is a great place to take the family just outside the Belmont neighborhood.
The Bronx Zoo is a great place to take the family just outside the Belmont neighborhood.
Ciccarone Park in Belmont has a bocce court, play & spray equipment, and a playground.
Ciccarone Park in Belmont has a bocce court, play & spray equipment, and a playground.
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MetroNorth to Midtown is less than 20 minutes

The MetroNorth’s Harlem and New Haven lines stop at Fordham and get Belmont residents into Grand Central Terminal in less than 20 minutes. The D train also services the neighborhood, and there are several bus lines. The Cross Bronx Expressway is a few miles south of Belmont, providing quick access to the rest of the city for drivers.

The Fordham MetroNorth station in Belmont can take you to Manhattan in minutes.
The Fordham MetroNorth station in Belmont can take you to Manhattan in minutes.
The Cross Bronx Expressway is a major highway located in the heart of the Belmont community.
The Cross Bronx Expressway is a major highway located in the heart of the Belmont community.
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Theodore Roosevelt Educational Campus houses six high schools

Students can start at P.S. 205 - Fiorello LaGuardia, which gets a B minus rating from Niche. B-rated Thomas C. Giordano Middle School 45 is next, while the Theodore Roosevelt Educational Campus in Belmont houses six small high schools, including the Fordham High School for the Arts and the West Bronx Academy for the Future.

Fordham High School for the Arts is more than just a school to the Belmont community.
Fordham High School for the Arts is more than just a school to the Belmont community.
The Academy of Mount St. Ursula is a Catholic girls' college preparatory school.
The Academy of Mount St. Ursula is a Catholic girls' college preparatory school.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Laguardia

23 min drive

Train

Fordham Station

Bus

Fordham Rd & Belmont Ave

Bus

Webster Av & E 187 St

Bus

3 Av & E 183 St

Bus

E 180 St & Arthur Av

Bus

3 Av & Washington Av

Bus

Crotona Av & E 187 St

Bus

E 189th St & Washington Av

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 8 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
5/22/2016 Niche Review
there are cameras around every traffic lights
3.0 Current Resident
4/27/2020 Niche Review
The neighborhood isnt the best. One block could be very nice and clean, and one street over would be filled with crime and filthy.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Belmont US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 9 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$431,500
Median Single Family Price
$616,000
Median Townhouse Price
$875,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$439
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Months of Supply
18.00
Median List Price
$619,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
104
Median Year Built
1930
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,086
Above the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,115
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
855
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
656
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,742

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 3
    1:30 - 3:30pm

    4465 Park Ave, Bronx, NY 10457

    $699,999

    • 4 Beds
    • 1,497 Sq Ft
    • 4465 Park Ave
    • New 1 day ago

    FULLY renovated two family house offering a 2 bedroom unit over a 2 bedroom unit with finished basement and yard! Close to metro north, shops and highways. The entire house has been renovated.

    Christina De Luca De Luca Realty Group INC

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  • Sunday, May 4
    12:30 - 2:15pm

    2151 Belmont Ave, Bronx, NY 10457

    $949,000

    • 8 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 1,908 Sq Ft
    • 2151 Belmont Ave

    !!! LAST WEEK OF SHOWINGS THIS WEEK BEFORE PROPERTY GETS DE-LISTED!!! May 4th OPEN HOUSEGREAT RATES ON BUYERS COMMISSION!Spacious Two-Family Home!Welcome to 2151 Belmont Avenue, a Newly Renovated two-family home offering a fantastic opportunity for investors or homeowners looking for additional rental income. Each unit features 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, providing ample space and comfort for

    Liran Azizian Voro LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
36,516
Median Age
33
Population Density
109 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$31,154
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,575

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
68.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
13.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.5%
% Population in Labor Force
57.7%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Rider's Paradise

Transit Score®

99 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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