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Selling Your Home in Soundview, Bronx
Current market data from 227 recorded property transactions in Soundview. 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 Soundview
Median sale prices by property type, based on every recorded sale in Soundview 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 Soundview, 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 — Bronx rolling sales file, with July 2025 taken from the DOF annualized sales file to complete the 12-month period. Period: July 2025 – June 2026. Excludes $0 transfers, nominal sales, non-arms-length transactions, and bulk portfolio transfers identified through same-date/same-price pattern analysis. Last updated: August 2026.
Best Time to Sell in Soundview
Monthly closing volume based on 227 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
Soundview sees its strongest closing activity in January, April, June, July, 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 Soundview
Distribution of 227 residential sales by property type over the past 12 months.
What This Means for Sellers
Soundview is a two-family market — 28.2% of recent sales. Two-family houses draw a split buyer pool: owner-occupants who want the second unit to offset the mortgage, and small investors pricing off the rent roll. The same house can be valued two different ways, and the stronger number usually comes from the buyer who intends to live in it. Documenting legal use, current rents, and lease status before listing keeps the sale from stalling in due diligence.
FAQ: Selling in Soundview
Based on the most recent NYC Department of Finance public records (July 2025 – June 2026), median sale prices in Soundview vary significantly by property type. Co-op Apartments: $275,800 (29 sales). Single-Family Homes: $537,187 (20 sales). Condominiums: $405,000 (24 sales). Two-Family Homes: $798,750 (64 sales). Three-Family Homes: $999,250 (34 sales). These figures reflect all legally recorded sales — not just MLS listings — giving a more complete picture than sites like Zillow or StreetEasy.
The Soundview market recorded 227 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $324. The median building was built in 1950. For a detailed analysis of how current conditions affect your home's value, schedule a free strategy call.
Soundview sees its strongest closing volume in January, April, June, July, 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.
Soundview has a diverse housing stock. Over the past 12 months, Two-Family Homes accounted for 28.2% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 24.7% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 15.0% of sales, Co-op Apartments accounted for 12.8% of sales, Condominiums accounted for 10.6% of sales, Single-Family Homes accounted for 8.8% of sales. The median year built is 1950.
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 Soundview 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 25 years of sales and marketing expertise. Schedule a free strategy call to see how a data-driven approach can maximize your sale price in Soundview.
Soundview, Bronx at a Glance
Soundview is a residential neighborhood in the southeast Bronx, occupying a peninsula formed by the Bronx River, the East River, and Westchester Creek. The neighborhood is bordered by Hunts Point to the west, the East River to the south, Castle Hill to the east, and Parkchester to the north. Housing is a mix of detached and semi-detached single-family and two-family homes, large public housing developments (notably the Soundview Houses), and small apartment buildings.
Soundview is served by the 6 train (Morrison Avenue–Soundview and Elder Avenue stations) and multiple bus routes. The neighborhood is home to Soundview Park, one of the larger waterfront parks in the south Bronx. Soundview has long been one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the borough, with a significant Caribbean and Latino population, and offers some of the most affordable single- and two-family homeownership opportunities in the east Bronx.
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