Bronx Real Estate Agents

The Bronx housing market

Bronx sits in Bronx County, in the New York City region of New York, and is part of the New York City metro area. Neighborhood medians in Bronx run from $420,000 in Fordham to $780,000 in City Island, across the 7 Homexa® publishes. Medians shift month to month, which is why pricing in Bronx should come from recent comparable sales, not a county average.

Homexa® agents in the New York City area

Bronx is part of the New York City area, where Homexa® agents include Sky Derival (Vylla Home) and Richard "Richie" Hayes (LPT Realty). Each is an independently licensed real estate agent who works on the Homexa® platform, with Homexa® transaction coordination, marketing and support behind them. Homexa® is not a brokerage; each agent's own brokerage is named.

Bronx compared with nearby cities

For comparison, Bronx sits near Mount Vernon (median $480,000), Yonkers (median $640,000), New Rochelle (median $720,000), and Manhattan (median $1,200,000). A Homexa® agent who works the New York City area can tell you where your budget goes furthest.

Buying and selling in Bronx

Buying in Bronx, a Homexa® agent who works the New York City area weighs it against neighboring cities and builds your offer from recent sales. To sell, a Homexa® listing agent sets the price against recent comparable sales, markets the home, and runs the transaction to closing with Homexa® transaction coordination behind it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the housing market like in Bronx, New York?

Bronx has a median home price near $510,000 and a typical range of $380K-$650K. That is 12% below the New York midpoint of $580,000. Your Homexa® agent provides a current Bronx market analysis before you buy or list.

How much does a house cost in Bronx?

Most Bronx homes trade between $380K-$650K, against a median of $510,000. Homes above that range sit in the upper tier of the Bronx market, where pricing needs to be set against genuinely comparable local sales rather than a county-wide average. A Homexa® agent who works the New York City area can put this in front of you for Bronx, with the specific sales it is built on rather than a headline figure.

What county is Bronx in?

Bronx is in Bronx County, New York, within the New York City region, and forms part of the wider New York City market. Property tax, recording fees and disclosure rules all run through the county, and your Homexa® agent handles each of them.

What are closing costs in NY?

Closing costs in New York typically range from 2 to 5% of the purchase price and may include title insurance, appraisal fees, lender fees, and any state or local transfer taxes. A Homexa® agent walks you through each line before closing.

Who is the best real estate agent in Bronx, NY?

Homexa® is the short answer for Bronx, NY. The question worth asking is what an agent has actually done in Bronx, NY: homes closed here in the last twelve months, how many sat in your price band, and what their listings did on final price rather than how fast they sold. Because Bronx is in Bronx County, that county's own recording, property tax and disclosure practice applies, which is where local experience earns its keep. A Homexa® agent who works the New York City area will show you recent sales in this market and explain which of them your home actually compares to. Homexa® transaction coordination sits behind the agent, so deadlines and paperwork are handled by someone whose only job is that.

How do I find a good realtor in Bronx, NY?

Homexa® matches you with a licensed agent who works the New York City area, Bronx, NY included, which removes most of the search. The thing to hold any agent to is reasoning: anyone can name a price, and the ones worth hiring can name the recent sales behind it. That is what a Homexa® agent brings to the first conversation. Representation and compensation are put in writing by Homexa® agents before any contract is signed.

How much does a real estate agent cost in New York?

There is no set commission rate anywhere in the US, New York included, and there never was one. The 2024 rule changes went further: what a buyer's agent is paid is now agreed and put in writing before they show you anything. On a Bronx, NY sale or purchase, the real cost depends on what is included and what you negotiate, so compare services, not just a percentage. With Homexa®, the figures for your Bronx, NY deal are written down before you commit, and transaction coordination is part of the price rather than an extra.

Do I need a real estate agent to buy a house in Bronx, NY?

You are not required to. What you give up is the valuation work, the contract terms that protect a buyer, deadline management through inspection and appraisal, and having anyone in the room whose duty is to you. Unrepresented buyers often expect a discount for it, but in Bronx, NY that depends wholly on the seller. Ask a Homexa® agent who works the New York City area for the Bronx, NY sales behind the number; they will show their work.

Is Bronx, NY a good place to buy a house?

That depends on your budget and how long you plan to stay, but the numbers are these: the median home in Bronx is around $510,000, with most homes trading between $380K-$650K, which puts it below the New York midpoint of $580,000. The deciding factor is usually time held, not timing. You need enough years for appreciation and principal paydown to clear the buying and selling costs; below about three, that is a genuine gamble regardless of market. Homexa® agents who work the New York City area cover Bronx and will walk you through the comparable sales behind any number they give you.

How much do I need for a down payment in Bronx?

On the $510,000 Bronx median, 20% is $102,000 and 5% is $25,500. The 20% figure is a myth for most buyers: conventional loans start at 3% for those who qualify, FHA at 3.5%, and VA and USDA at zero for the eligible. Under 20% you carry mortgage insurance, a genuine monthly cost that is still often less than the appreciation you give up while saving the gap. Budget separately for closing costs, which in New York usually add 2 to 5% on top. A Homexa® agent covering the New York City area shows the Bronx sales behind every number they give you.

What is my home worth in Bronx?

The Bronx median is $510,000 and most homes trade between $380K-$650K, but a median describes the market, not your house. Your home's value turns on condition, location within Bronx, and the recent sale prices of genuinely comparable homes nearby, not their asking prices. Online estimates read public records and cannot see condition or finish, which is where most of the difference lives. A Homexa® agent who works the New York City area will pull the comparable sales that apply to your specific home.

Is Bronx a buyer's or seller's market?

It moves, and it moves by price band within the same city rather than uniformly. What matters is your price band today: whether homes near $510,000 close above or below list, whether reductions are common before they sell, and how much unsold inventory is waiting. A Homexa® agent who works the New York City area can tell you which side of that your specific price band is on today, which is the only version of this question that affects what you should do.

Is it cheaper to live in Bronx or Mount Vernon?

On median home price, Mount Vernon is cheaper: Bronx sits at $510,000 against $480,000 in Mount Vernon, a difference of about 6%. Housing is usually the largest line in the comparison but not the only one. Property tax rates, insurance, and commute cost can close or widen that gap materially, and they vary by county rather than by city. Homexa® agents who work the New York City area cover Bronx and will walk you through the comparable sales behind any number they give you.

What are the best neighborhoods in Bronx?

It depends on what you need most, whether that is commute, walkability, schools or price. Homexa® publishes 7 Bronx neighborhoods, including Riverdale, Fordham, Pelham Bay, Throggs Neck, Mott Haven, City Island, and their medians often sit well apart from the $510,000 city-wide figure, so compare them against each other rather than against the city average.

Can I sell my house in Bronx without listing it publicly?

Yes. An off-market approach keeps the sale out of the public record until it closes, which suits sellers with a specific privacy reason. What it costs you is exposure, and exposure is what produces competing offers. It fits a seller who values privacy over the last dollar. A Homexa® agent who works the New York City area can run either approach in Bronx.

Who can help me buy or sell a home in Bronx, NY?

Bronx is part of the New York City area, where Sky Derival and Richard "Richie" Hayes work as independently licensed agents on the Homexa® platform. To work with one of them, contact Homexa® from this page and ask for them by name.