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Selling Your Home in Morris Heights, Bronx
Current market data from 67 recorded property transactions in Morris Heights. Every number on this page comes from NYC Department of Finance public records — not estimates, not algorithms, not listing data. This is what actually sold.
Home Prices in Morris Heights
Median sale prices by property type, based on every recorded sale in Morris Heights over the past 12 months.
Quarterly Trends by Property Type
Median sale price by quarter. Arrows show change vs. the prior quarter.
📊 Why this data is more reliable than other sites
The numbers on this page come from the NYC Department of Finance public records — every legally recorded property sale in Morris Heights, not just MLS-listed transactions. Sites like Zillow and StreetEasy only capture listings that go through their platforms, missing FSBO sales, off-market deals, and transfers that never hit the MLS. This dataset includes all of them.
We also remove bulk portfolio transfers, nominal sales, and non-arms-length transactions that would distort median prices — cleaning that most data sources don't do. The result is a more accurate picture of what individual homes are actually selling for in your market.
Data source: NYC Department of Finance, Rolling Sales Data — Bronx. Period: April 2025 – March 2026. Excludes $0 transfers, nominal sales, non-arms-length transactions, and bulk portfolio transfers identified through same-date/same-price pattern analysis. Note: NYC Department of Finance reports Morris Heights together with Highbridge as a combined dataset. The figures on this page reflect that combined data. Last updated: May 2026.
Best Time to Sell in Morris Heights
Monthly closing volume based on 67 residential sales recorded by the NYC Department of Finance over the past 12 months. Months highlighted in orange indicate above-average demand (≥110% of the average monthly volume).
Takeaway for Sellers
Morris Heights sees its strongest closing activity in June, August, November, and December — the months highlighted in orange above. These peaks indicate when buyer demand is highest and the most transactions close.
Since the typical sale takes 3 months from listing to closing you should be listing approximately 3 months before these peak windows to position your home when competition among buyers is strongest.
The optimal listing date depends on your property type, your timeline, and current inventory levels. A strategy session can pinpoint the right window for your specific home.
Housing Stock in Morris Heights
Distribution of 67 residential sales by property type over the past 12 months.
What This Means for Sellers
Morris Heights has a mixed housing market, with two-family homes representing 26.9% of recent recorded sales and other residential making up another 25.4%. Each property type has its own buyer pool, pricing dynamics, and competitive set — understanding which segment you're selling into is the first step to setting an accurate list price. Mixed neighborhoods like Morris Heights require a broker who can navigate multiple market segments at once.
FAQ: Selling in Morris Heights
Based on the most recent NYC Department of Finance public records (April 2025 – March 2026), median sale prices in Morris Heights vary significantly by property type. Co-op Apartments: $135,000 (13 sales). Single-Family Homes: $1.2M (6 sales). Two-Family Homes: $807,500 (18 sales). Three-Family Homes: $950,000 (13 sales). These figures reflect all legally recorded sales — not just MLS listings — giving a more complete picture than sites like Zillow or StreetEasy.
The Morris Heights market recorded 67 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $339. The median building was built in 1922. For a detailed analysis of how current conditions affect your home's value, schedule a free strategy call.
Morris Heights sees its strongest closing volume in June, August, November, and December, indicating above-average buyer demand. Since the typical sale takes about 3 months from listing to closing, you should be listing approximately 3 months before these peak windows to position your home when competition among buyers is strongest. The optimal listing date depends on your property type and personal timeline — a strategy call can help you find the right window.
Morris Heights has a diverse housing stock. Over the past 12 months, Two-Family Homes accounted for 26.9% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 25.4% of sales, Co-op Apartments accounted for 19.4% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 19.4% of sales, Single-Family Homes accounted for 9.0% of sales. The median year built is 1922.
Across all neighborhoods Justin Braithwaite serves, his listings average just 24 days on market — well below the city average. His listings also close at 102.8% of asking price on average, meaning sellers typically get more than their list price. Results in Morris Heights specifically depend on property type, pricing strategy, and market timing.
You're not legally required to use an agent, but the data strongly suggests it pays to have expert representation. Justin Braithwaite has completed 261 seller transactions with a 96.1% close rate and a 102.8% sale-to-list ratio. His clients benefit from pricing strategy informed by the same NYC Department of Finance data on this page, plus 10 years of real estate experience and 27 years of sales and marketing expertise. Schedule a free strategy call to see how a data-driven approach can maximize your sale price in Morris Heights.
Morris Heights, Bronx at a Glance
Morris Heights is a residential neighborhood in the west Bronx, bordered by the Harlem River to the west, the Grand Concourse to the east, University Heights to the north, and Highbridge to the south. Housing is dominated by pre-war apartment buildings on hilly streets, with a smaller share of mid-century affordable housing developments. The neighborhood is widely recognized as the birthplace of hip-hop, with 1520 Sedgwick Avenue identified as the building where DJ Kool Herc held his foundational 1973 block party.
Morris Heights is served by the 4 train (Mount Eden Avenue and 176th Street stations) and the B and D trains in adjacent areas, along with multiple bus routes. The neighborhood is home to Bronx Community College on the elevated terrain overlooking the Harlem River. Morris Heights has historically been one of the more diverse neighborhoods in the borough, with a strong Caribbean and Latino population.
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