There are single and multi-family homes available in Parkchester, but when most folks think of Parkchester, they think of Parkchester condos. Parkchester, in south central Bronx, has a colorful history. The name of the area was actually created by merging the names of two nearby neighborhoods together - Park Versailles and Westchester Heights. What hasn’t changed though is the possibilities Parkchester real estate and Parkchester condos hold for middle-class families seeking home ownership.

Today, when it comes to Parkchester real estate, you’ll find a ‘melting pot’ that New York is famous for. Spiritually, it’s home to many faiths like Catholics, Muslims, and Hindus. It all began in the late 1930’s and 1940’s when Metropolitan Life Insurance Company created Parkchester as a housing development. Often referred to as a suburb within a city, it was designed and operated as a rental community for middle-class families. Many GI’s returning home from WWII found it to be an economical solution to their housing needs.

Today Parkchester real estate and Parkchester condos have seen a reemergence, thanks in part to the major renovations to the Parkchester Apartment Complex and the rehabilitation of many homes. It now has a thriving commercial center, with hundreds of thousands of square feet of quality stores and easy access to Manhattan and recreational activities like the Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Garden and Orchard Beach. Add in a network of walkways, parks and playgrounds, buyers today find Parkchester real estate and Parkchester condos provide them a safe, vibrant community in the East Bronx.

Jonathan Ettricks of RE/MAX Voyage has years of experience when it comes to Parkchester real estate, Parkchester condos and homes in the surrounding areas. He’ll show you locations that fit both your budget and your housing requirements. Contact him today to learn more.