$605,423Average Value$311Average Price per Sq Ft4Homes For Sale
A smaller Bronx neighborhood with turn-of-the-century architecture
Situated on a somewhat hilly terrain of less than one square mile, West Farms is a smaller Bronx neighborhood set in between the Cross Bronx Expressway to the south and The Bronx River Forest to the north. Public housing takes up a not-so-small portion of the area. However, recent development has seen new construction of mixed-use buildings, and new owners have bought a few of the Section 8 apartments, promising more amenities. The Bronx River runs along its eastern border, making this community feel somewhat insulated. An eponymous subway station and public library add to this feeling. Some turn-of-the-century architecture has been preserved in West Farms. Amid the brick residential high-rises that occupy much of the area, design lovers will love the Gothic revival architecture of this multicultural locale, including Saint Thomas Aquinas Church and Beck Memorial Presbyterian Church.
This residential neighborhood In the West Farms, NY has lots of rich culture.
New Tabernacle Church is a warm family-friendly oriented church in West Farms, NY.
West Farms is dominated by five and six-story tenement buildings, prewar multi-unit homes, a few vacant lots and newly constructed subsidized attached multi-unit townhouses and apartment buildings. Qualified buyers meeting Housing Development Fund Corporation guidelines can find two-bedroom garden apartment co-ops in Greek Revival-style attached row houses for under $200,000. HDFC homes have been restored by the nonprofit and are offered at reduced prices to make the dream of home ownership possible for median-income and below-median-income applicants. On the open market, buyers will find detached Italianate row houses from 1901 with six bedrooms starting at $750,000. The average price varies by typology: approximately $100,000 for a one-bedroom condo, from $800,000 to $1.5 million for multi-family homes, and vacant lots starting at $300,000. “There are a lot of good deals in West Farms,” says William Beltran, a licensed real estate broker with Douglas Elliman. “Three- to four-bedrooms get snatched up as soon as they come on the market.”
Apartment building Built In 1931.
Neighborhood Rowhouses has a real community feel in the big city at West Farms.
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Two NYCHA developments, including Twin Parks East
West Farms is home to two prominent New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments for low-income New Yorkers: 1010 East 178th Street, a 21-story building, and Twin Parks East, a 14-story building.
Twin Parks is a housing development in the West Farms section of Bronx, NY.
The West Farms community is also home to some high rise gated community apartment complexes.
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Multicultural food, including Puerto Rican tripleta “pop-ups”
“It’s multicultural up there,” says New York City native Beltran, who says the diversity of the area is reflected in the food. Mexican tamale stands and unofficial backyard Puerto Rican tripleta “pop-ups” notwithstanding, a few brick-and-mortar taquerias, like Alex’s, are popular with locals for their excellent street tacos. The best places for a sit-down meal are joints like Enzo’s a few blocks to the north along the famed Arthur Avenue of Bronx’s Little Italy. For groceries, West Farms has two major markets, Key Foods and Pioneer, and an abundance of small bodegas for odds and ends. Nearby at Cross Bronx Plaza, residents can find shops, including T.J. Maxx, fast food eateries, including IHOP, and banks, including Chase.
Enjoying a wonderful lunch at Alex's Tacos in the West Farms neighborhood.
Pioneer Supermarket is a chain with lots of fresh goods for a more farmers' market authenticity.
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Community-driven public schools, including P.S. 67 The Mohegan School
PS 214 Lorraine Hansberry Academy is a well-ranked Specialized High School Admissions Test school with a C rating in Niche. The school recently received a perfect score from the city for its teacher collaboration. P.S. 67 The Mohegan School scored a B rating from Niche for its community ties between the school and the community. The institution received a perfect score from the city for the academic achievements of its elementary-aged students.
Ps 214 is a public school located in the West Farms section of Bronx, NY,
PS 67 The Mohegan School: Neighborhood School serves Grades 3-K through 5.
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NYC’s largest greenspace, Bronx Park, is just next door
Bronx Park, New York City’s largest park, has several hundred acres of green space on the northern border of West Farms. One of the most ecologically diverse areas in the borough is Bronx Park, home to the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Gardens. The park has a two-mile stretch of the Bronx River and a variety of recreational facilities, including playgrounds, bike trails and sports fields.
West Farms has a nice basketball courts with people playing some two on two.
Enjoying a day in the West Farms community listening to the sites and sounds of the waterfalls.
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Dedicated subway station at West Farm Square
The 2 and 5 subway trains stop at the West Farms Square location in the eastern part of the neighborhood.
West Farms Square is the community and transportation hub in New York for culture.
West Farms has the transit to square your way to Manhattan by train or subway.
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Parks in this Area
Starlight Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Boating
Rock Garden Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Mapes Ballfield
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Fairmont Playground
Playground
Vidalia Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Football
Transit
Airport
Laguardia
20 min drive
Subway
West Farms Square-East Tremont Avenue
Subway
East 180 Street
Bus
E 180 St & Mohegan Av
Bus
E Tremont Av & Vyse Av
Bus
E 180 St & Morris Park Av
Bus
Boston Rd & Vyse Av
Bus
Southern Bl & E Tremont Av
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E Tremont Av & Prospect Av
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E 180 St & Crotona Py
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.47 Reviews
2.0Niche User
8/1/2016Niche Review
The overall crime rate and unsafe neighborhoods do not make this area ideal.
3.0Niche User
6/8/2016Niche Review
Outsiders may not find this area as favorable, but I am very comfortable here. I have lived here most of my life and know almost everyone in my neigborhood. Access to transportation is the BEST in this area. There is every type of business in walking distance.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Farms
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Farms, Bronx sell after 109 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in West Farms, Bronx over the last 12 months is $429,250, up 50% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
28,515
Median Age
35
Population Density
102 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$27,976
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,629
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
65.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
12.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.2%
% Population in Labor Force
54.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
88/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
97/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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