About Bergen Beach
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $320,000 to $1,690,000
Closed Prices: $255,000 to $11,042,000
Median Sale Price: $619,500
Average $ per sq ft: $484
Association Fee Ranges:
Around Bergen Beach
While most housing options are single-family homes, it’s not uncommon for rooms or floors to be rented out to tenants here. The neighborhood is small enough to prohibit a clear sense of prime location. Those who enjoy the water might find living near East Mill Basin or Paerdegat Basin appealing. Almost every block has a residential component, with houses in the same simple design.
A few eateries and bars dot the streets of Bergen Beach. Like the neighborhood, institutions thrive with the unwavering support of the community. The neighborhood’s most beloved spot is Wilkens II Deli. It serves as an informal social center of the community—the place to catch up with friends and grab a bagel. Il Posto is the spot for Italian food and Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood is a popular spot for seafood.
While Bergen Beach itself offers a fairly consistent aesthetic throughout the neighborhood, the swamp marshes to the east are home to the beautiful Joseph T. McGuire Park. Tennis courts and baseball diamonds are prime spots for social gatherings during the warmer months of the year. You’ll also see boats docked along the East Mill Basin rocking in the wind.
Frankly, Bergen Beach is not a neighborhood known for its nightlife. There are a few nearby local bars on Avenue N but are more of the family-friendly type. Besides bars, you can take a ride on a boat out into Jamaica Bay to watch the sunset, or join friends at a seafood joint for a crab dinner and a few beers.
Bergen Beach has created its own online farmers market through Farmingo to create access to fresh produce for the neighborhood. Start by picking up your order from a local resident’s house/food distribution center. Then head to Bergen Beach Cafe for a coffee and a walk along the water. Check out the nearby Marine Park or stick to the classic Joseph T. McGuire for a picnic.
Like every enclave at the bottom of Brooklyn, traveling into Manhattan is a real feat. Two local buses run through the neighborhood, one offering eventual transfers to the G, Q, F, and N lines and the BM1 express offering a one-shot trip to Midtown Manhattan in 45 minutes. Owning a car is quite popular, given the lack of other public transportation options, but many residents rely on the bus for their daily commutes.
Locals Love
- Ample greenspace
- Close-knit neighborhood
- Coastal, tranquil community
Locals Don't Love
- Long commute into Manhattan
- Lack of dining and nightlife options
- Limited public transportation
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