Home Values · Bronx · Pelham Bay, NY
What's your home worth in Pelham Bay?
The median home in Pelham Bay sold for $875,000 — 2–4 family prices ▲ 10.2% over the past year.
Based on recorded residential sales over the last 12 months (all home types). Source: ATTOM public property records · updated quarterly · as of July 2026.
About the neighborhood
Life Beside the City’s Largest Park
Walk along Zulette Avenue or through the intersection of Crosby and Middletown Road, and Pelham Bay reads as a place that has grown organically, layer by layer, over centuries. In this northeastern Bronx neighborhood, the spirit of New York’s past sits comfortably alongside the rhythms of everyday urban life. The area’s roots stretch back to the 17th century, when Thomas Pell acquired the land from the Siwanoy people, setting the stage for a community that would one day carry his name and legacy.
The neighborhood’s character is shaped by its proximity to Pelham Bay Park, New York City’s largest green space—a sprawling sanctuary that defines the local lifestyle. Residents treasure this vast parkland, where ancient woodlands, salt marshes, and meandering trails offer a welcome escape from the city’s pulse. Here, families picnic beneath the shade of old oaks, children build castles on the sandy crescent of Orchard Beach, and birdwatchers quietly observe ospreys and herons along the Kazimiroff Nature Trail. The park’s historical gems, like the stately Bartow-Pell Mansion, evoke the area’s Gilded Age past, when grand estates lined the waterfront and the city’s elite sought solace amidst nature.
Pelham Bay’s streets reveal a range of architectural styles. Modest single-family homes with well-tended gardens sit beside classic brick apartment buildings, while multi-family houses reflect the neighborhood’s welcoming, multi-generational spirit. Many residences are adorned with small details—arched doorways, decorative ironwork, and flower boxes—that speak to the pride residents take in their homes. The commercial corridors, especially along Westchester and Crosby Avenues, hum with the energy of daily life. Italian bakeries, Latin American eateries, and neighborhood delis serve as informal gathering spots where neighbors exchange greetings and stories, reinforcing community ties that newcomers often find both inviting and reassuring.
Civic engagement flourishes in Pelham Bay. Community associations, youth leagues, and local events—such as the Bronx Columbus Day Parade—bring residents together, weaving cultural heritage into the fabric of modern life. The neighborhood’s Italian-American roots are celebrated with gusto, but Pelham Bay’s diverse population ensures that many voices and traditions are honored.
What sets Pelham Bay apart most is its balance: the tranquility of tree-lined streets and parkland, paired with the convenience and activity of urban amenities. With its combination of history, natural beauty, and firm neighborhood spirit, Pelham Bay offers a lifestyle that feels both grounded and expansive—a place where the city’s past and present are always within reach, and where the simple pleasures of community are cherished every day.
Where Pelham Bay sits
The official neighborhood boundary — every sale behind the numbers above closed inside this outline.
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