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UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, BRONX · NOVEMBER 2026

What are homes like yours selling for in University Heights?

Illustration of a row of apartment buildings and a distant domed landmark in University Heights, the Bronx.

Home prices and trends

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Single-family median sale price

$885,000
9 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$683,0002
Q1 2026$2.8M1
Q2 2026$420,0001
Q3 2026$1.1M5

Multifamily median sale price

$1.1M
21 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$505,0003
Q1 2026$1.1M7
Q2 2026$951,2006
Q3 2026$1.2M5

Co-ops median sale price

$165,000
42 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$159,22510
Q1 2026$165,00016
Q2 2026$170,0009
Q3 2026$165,0007
How we calculated these figures

Data source: NYC Department of Finance — Bronx recorded sales, rolling and annualized transaction-level files. Period: October 2025 – September 2026. Excludes nominal transfers ($10,000 or less), non-residential classes, and flagged bulk transactions. Note: NYC Department of Finance reports Kingsbridge Heights and University Heights as a combined dataset. The figures on this page reflect that combined data. Last updated: November 2026.

72 qualifying sales. Median price per square foot: $283, using eligible sales with reported gross square footage and excluding building class 11. Rolling sales · Annualized sales

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Questions about selling in University Heights

How much does a home cost in University Heights, Bronx?

Based on NYC Department of Finance public records (October 2025 – September 2026), median sale prices in University Heights vary by property type. Co-op Apartments: $165,000 (42 sales). Single-Family Homes: $885,000 (9 sales). Multifamily: $1.1M (21 sales). These figures reflect recorded transactions, not just MLS listings.

What is the real estate market like in University Heights right now?

The University Heights market recorded 72 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $283. The median building was built in 1950. A free strategy call can put these figures in context for your property.

When is the best time to sell a home in University Heights?

The busiest closing months in this report were Feb, Mar, Nov. City records give the closing date. To choose a listing date, compare competing listings and work back from your preferred move date.

What types of homes are in University Heights?

Over the past 12 months, Co-op Apartments accounted for 58.3% of sales, Two-Family Homes accounted for 15.3% of sales, Single-Family Homes accounted for 12.5% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 8.3% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 5.6% of sales. The median year built is 1950.

How long does it take to sell a home in University Heights?

City sale records give the closing date. Compare recent listings for similar properties to see how long they took to go into contract. Allow time for financing, title work, and any required board approval.

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University Heights at a glance

University Heights is a residential neighborhood in the western Bronx, bordered by Kingsbridge Heights to the north, Fordham to the east, Morris Heights to the south, and the Harlem River to the west.

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The neighborhood takes its name from the former University Heights campus of New York University, which occupied the elevated land overlooking the Harlem River from 1894 until 1973, when the campus was sold to Bronx Community College.

University Heights is served by the 4 train (Burnside Avenue station) and multiple bus routes, with the Major Deegan Expressway providing road access along the western edge. Housing is dominated by pre-war apartment buildings, with the Hall of Fame for Great Americans and the original Stanford White–designed buildings of the former NYU campus serving as architectural landmarks. The neighborhood has long offered an affordable foothold for working families in proximity to higher education and transit.

Sales mix by property type
Property typeSalesShare
Co-op Apartments4258.3%
Two-Family Homes1115.3%
Single-Family Homes912.5%
Other Residential68.3%
Three-Family Homes45.6%

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