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Jerome Park

Jerome Park

Urban Core Neighborhood in Bronx, New York

Bronx County 10467, 10468

$290,850 Average Value
$254 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

Proximity to recreation, transportation and education in the Bronx

The Bronx neighborhood of Jerome Park borders the Jerome Park Reservoir, where the Mosholu Parkway meets the Grand Concourse. According to local Realtor William Beltran with Douglas Elliman, the reservoir was originally a horse racing track: “Jerome Park was just farmland. But in 1900, it was annexed to the city. Houses around Villa Avenue were modeled after a village in England and occupied by workers at the racetrack.” Soon afterward, the city condemned the track and built Jerome Reservoir on its site. Today, the 94-acre reservoir serves drinking water to a quarter of the city, and the surrounding parkland is a destination for residents on sunny days. Additionally, the locally dubbed Education Mile – a cluster of schools ranging from elementary to college – comprises a large slice of the neighborhood, putting residents in proximity to high-achieving institutions. Enveloped by green spaces, with convenient proximity to schools and transportation, Jerome Park offers a balanced, connected lifestyle amidst the concrete jungle.

Welcome to the Fordham Manor community a urban community with a family feel.
Welcome to the Fordham Manor community a urban community with a family feel.
Fordham Manor residents have access to many different forms of transportation around the city.
Fordham Manor residents have access to many different forms of transportation around the city.
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Jerome Park Reservoir’s waters to tree-line trails on Mosholu

Jerome Park shares its name with the adjacent green space that hugs the Jerome Park Reservoir. The park offers scenic views of the reservoir from its 1.5-mile paved path, which also passes the historic Jerome Park Reservoir Gatehouse. The park’s trails extend to the Mosholu Parkway Greenway, where additional tree-lined trails hug the busy car-studded parkway. The greenway trails, in turn, link to Van Cortlandt Park to the north. Stretching 1,200 acres, Van Cortlandt Park provides a vast expanse of open space with multiple recreational fields, a historic house museum, golf courses and more. The Empire State Bike Trail also runs through Van Cortlandt Park, connecting bikers and walkers over the Harlem River into Inwood, Manhattan. On the other side of the reservoir from Jerome Park lies the Independence Playground, while Washington’s Walk borders the southern end of the reservoir.

Jerome Park in Fordham Manor has the most amazing views in all of the Bronx.
Jerome Park in Fordham Manor has the most amazing views in all of the Bronx.
Locals and their four legged friends enjoying a beautiful day at Jerome Park.
Locals and their four legged friends enjoying a beautiful day at Jerome Park.
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Top-rated schools along Education Mile

Education Mile was named for the number of schools that span the neighborhoods from Mosholu Parkway in the north down Goulden and Paul Avenues to the south and continuing into Fordham where the eponymous Catholic liberal arts undergraduate college and law school are located. Students in Jerome Park may start their education at P.S. 095 Sheila Mencher, which earns a B-minus from Niche, and continue to one of the many high schools located on the mile, including the renowned, A-plus-rated Bronx High School of Science. The well-regarded City University of New York also hosts its Lehman College campus here.

Regarded as one of the best public high schools in the city, The Bronx High School of Science is a launching pad for academic careers
Regarded as one of the best public high schools in the city, The Bronx High School of Science is a launching pad for academic careers
Ps 95 Sheila Mencher is a public school located in Bronx, NY,
Ps 95 Sheila Mencher is a public school located in Bronx, NY,
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Performing arts and events at Lehman College

The 2,310 seats of the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts fill with theatergoers as performances grace the stage all year round. The college’s art gallery displays the works of emerging artists and additional performances and concerts take place at the 500-seat Lovinger Theatre. The Jerome Park Library also keeps residents entertained and involved through its programs and events. Weekly workshops include keyboarding and Microsoft Word sessions, while events include midday movies every Wednesday, family movie nights and other kid-friendly events that promote literacy.

Opened in 1931, Lehman College is done well to preserve it's beautifully unique architecture.
Opened in 1931, Lehman College is done well to preserve it's beautifully unique architecture.
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center offers programs to empower the youth and adults alike.
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center offers programs to empower the youth and adults alike.
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Co-ops in multi-family, tenement buildings

On Jerome Park’s handful of streets dedicated to residential and commercial use, original housing has been demolished in favor of postwar tenement buildings. Though co-ops make up most of the neighborhood’s housing inventory, a few stately rowhouses and Italian Renaissance brownstones remain. Townhouses typically cost in the $900,000s when restored, while those needing work can be priced a few hundred thousand dollars below market. “The homes here were built to last,” Beltran says. Co-ops in well-kept brick buildings can range from $135,000 to $400,000, with HOA fees averaging $1,000 per month. Multi-family, mixed-use investment properties can cost between $1 and $2 million.

Older styled coop homes make up much of the Fordham Manor community.
Older styled coop homes make up much of the Fordham Manor community.
Today, newer apartment buildings have been seen sprouting throughout the neighborhood
Today, newer apartment buildings have been seen sprouting throughout the neighborhood
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Local shops to big-box retailers only blocks away from Jerome Park

Some of the bottom floors of the neighborhood’s multi-family buildings are home to local businesses, services, shops and eateries that add character and vibrancy to the area. On Bedford Park Boulevard, beauty and nail salons sit next to pizzerias and classic diners like National and Bedford Café —both of which serve a mix of American, Greek and Italian fare. Clothing stores and big-box retailers like Marshall’s line East Fordham Street to the south of the neighborhood, and nearby grocery stores include Fine Fare Supermarkets and Ctown Supermarkets.

Broadway Plaza offers convenient access to big-brand stores for everyday.
Broadway Plaza offers convenient access to big-brand stores for everyday.
Local Fordham Manor residents visiting some of the local vendors and shops in the neighborhood.
Local Fordham Manor residents visiting some of the local vendors and shops in the neighborhood.
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Multiple subway stations nearby

Commuters have the option of several subway stops under the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Nearby stations include the Bedford Park Boulevard and Mosholu Parkway locations. The 4 line borders Jerome Park, and the 1 train runs up Broadway with three stops just west of Jerome Park. The Grand Concourse serves as a major thoroughfare for drivers. The 5.2-mile artery connects from Jerome Park south to Mott Haven.

The 1, 4 and B/D trains offer great access for commuters and will get you into Manhattan well within 30-minutes
The 1, 4 and B/D trains offer great access for commuters and will get you into Manhattan well within 30-minutes
Accessing the campus is convenient by the multiple options for public transportation.
Accessing the campus is convenient by the multiple options for public transportation.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Laguardia

23 min drive

Bus

W 205 St & Paul Av

Bus

Paul Av & W Mosholu Py S

Bus

Jerome Ave & E Mosholu Pkwy

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Jerome Ave & 205th St

Bus

Paul Av & Bedford Pk Bl

Bus

Grand Concourse & Van Cortlandt Av E

Bus

Paul Av & W 205 St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Jerome Park US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 7 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$317,500
Median Single Family Price
$317,500
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$205,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$254
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Months of Supply
36.00
Median List Price
$222,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
60%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
43
Median Year Built
1962
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,053
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,189
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
881
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
700

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  • Sunday, Apr 27
    1 - 3pm

    3131 Grand Concourse Unit 10J, Bronx, NY 10468

    $185,000

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 800 Sq Ft
    • 3131 Grand Concourse
    • Unit 10J

    Providing you with a very spacious King size one bedroom coop for sale. Located in the Bedford Park section of the Bronx. This coop is close proximity to multiple trains, buses, parks, cafes, shopping, supermarkets, and just minutes to Manhattan. This building well maintained and has a doorman. Features Includes: One King size bedroom, one full bathroom w/Tub, walk-in-closets, Kitchen, Dining

    Christopher Webb Keller Williams NYC

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
6,634
Median Age
39
Population Density
49 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$44,190
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,398

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
74.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
18%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.5%
% Population in Labor Force
65.9%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Rider's Paradise

Transit Score®

100 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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