1242 E 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
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OFF MARKET

1242 E 55th St
Brooklyn, NY 11234

Flatlands
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,027 sqft

$870,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,016/mo*
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$870,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,016/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,027 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$870K
Since last month
Decreased$6K (-0.7%)
Since last year
Increased$16K (+1.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$403K (+85.7%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +73% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$873K
July 2026$879K
June 2026$872K
May 2026$864K
April 2026$865K
March 2026$866K
February 2026$838K
January 2026$842K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1489 E 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.30
Single-Family Home
$710,000
11/24/25
3
2.5
1,872
1373 E 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.24
Single-Family Home
$416,660
09/25/25
3
2
1,008
5817 Avenue L, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Single-Family Home
$844,000
09/24/25
4
2.5
1,874
1141 E 53rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.34
Single-Family Home
$615,283
01/21/26
4
2
1,561
1268 E 52nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.24
Single-Family Home
$901,000
06/11/26
4
2.5
1,801
1132 E 72nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.38
Single-Family Home
$800,000
08/04/26
3
2.5
1,960
4914 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Single-Family Home
$725,999
09/22/25
3
2
1,600
5106 Avenue I, Brooklyn, NY
0.32
Single-Family Home
$879,000
11/05/25
5
3
1,993
1427 East 54 Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.26
Single-Family Home
$575,000
01/08/26
2
1.5
996
1566 E 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.40
Single-Family Home
$750,000
03/16/26
3
2
1,190

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1232 E 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.02
$1,235,200
7
4
3,234
Off Market
1234 E 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.01
$1,413,000
10
5
2,900
Off Market
1227 E 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.03
$1,249,000
8
3
3,392
For Sale
1261 E 54th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.04
$1,074,500
5
3
-
Off Market
5515 Avenue K, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.05
$899,000
Studio
3
-
For Sale
1181 E 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.09
$949,000
5
3.5
-
For Sale
1169 E 56th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.09
$1,099,000
6
3
2,396
For Sale
1169 E 56th St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.09
$1,099,000
6
3
2,396
For Sale
1296 E 54th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.05
$985,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
1165 E 56th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.09
$1,095,700
6
3.5
2,396
Off Market
1161 E 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.10
$1,030,000
5
2
2,396
For Sale
5311 Avenue K, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.06
$1,288,400
8
4
3,328
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1960
Living Area
2,027 sqft
Price/Sqft
$429

About this House

mill basin old - east 50's estate sale, 1 family all brick, 3 bedroom duplex, 2.5 baths, new kitchens, formal living room & dining room, studio walk in, private drive & attached garage

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1242 E 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,027 sqft single-family home in Flatlands, built in 1960. It last sold for $470,000 on May 21, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $870,200, with a rent estimate of $3,703/month.

Home Details for 1242 E 55th St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960Year Updated: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2000 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 21, 2015
Source: N/A
Sold
$470,000

Market trends in New York

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$794K
$26.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.0%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$679
$26MoM
Available listings
17724
933MoM

Around this home

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Neighborhood Overview

Flatlands
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What Locals Say about Flatlands

At least 384 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 59 % Say car is needed

  • 56 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say it's quiet

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say parking is easy

  • 38 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Sunshine Allen
    "We have annual block parties during the summer for the kids. We take all the kids to the neighborhood stores and they get candy from the corner store"
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  • Trulia User
    "has a lot of stores popular stores and has a lot of transportation and fun activities it's also a hangout spot since there's a lot of parks there so that's what makes it unique"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s very family friendly. There are lots of nice and kind people in this neighborhood. There are parks(ex: Marine Park and the PS 207 park). The kids are nice and so are the schools. It feels like your not in New York City even though you are. So it’s great for people with families or those who want to start a family."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has great access to public transportation, store, market, bank and others public service. "
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood has great access to public transportation. I can get to the train station in about 10-15 minutes by bus. Also if you would like to take a walk to the mall is about 10-15 minutes away. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are pet grooming services and supply stores in the area. But there are dog parks nearby. Only a main park but it is large enough for dogs to run and play."
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  • Ljoseph304
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for six years. The holidays are especially beautiful because you can sit on your patio and look at the Neighborhood fireworks as the sky becomes a spectacular showcase. This is home to great shopping and dining. A wonderful place to raise a family."
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  • Rsanon78
    "Unique location because it has been a great place with good service public services and great food for the price we have to "
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  • Ljoseph304
    "I have lived in this area for the last 6 years and I absolutely love it here. It’s quiet, safe, easily accessible to public transport and shopping. Walking distance from Georgetown and King’s plaza."
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  • Mashaalkhalid
    "The 2 and 5 train in barely a 10 min bus ride away so everything in NY is accessible. The train and bus schedule is very..theres always a bus around."
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  • Ljoseph304
    "I lived in this neighborhood for the last six years. The neighbors are very respectful and cordial. We are within walking distance from three shopping areas and stores are very accessible including dining locations and Kings Plaza."
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  • Usrnamechris1
    "Very good neighborhood to be in. Very quiet peaceful neighborhood nice neighbors good parking good people good Resturant very good thank you"
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  • Ashani E.
    "No access to trains, you have to take a bus to anything, including other forms of commute. However there are many buses that run through the area so you can find any connection you need. "
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  • Theresagolden2765
    "diverse people & businesses make this neighborhood great to live & work in.........................."
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  • Ljoseph304
    "Dogs in the area are trained and respectful. I think the comfort level is a plus for anyone coming in to the neighborhood."
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  • Alicia S.
    "It’s Brooklyn 🤷🏽‍♀️ cool calm and collective. Mind your business and you’re good. Congested area. But no major issues noticed"
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  • Cruz.maya3
    "Great neighborhood. Family friendly, also good for a family with pets. "
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  • Praisehimfs
    "My neighborhood is nice, quite and friendly. We speak to one another. some clean up.after each other. specially when it's garbage clean up day. I have been living here over 10 years. Parking is great. "
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  • Neysa N. P.
    "I live close to the b82,b6. parking is a bit limited here so it's not good for people with cars unless you want to pay extra to the landlord to park in the yard."
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  • Jamilmuhammed787
    "Everything friendliness beautiful neighborhood it’s a fantastic place to be I would love to be here "
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  • BJ
    "Flatlands is a very quiet, working class neighborhood. There are a fair amount of stores in walking distance. Transportation is also within walking distance, for those who don’t drive."
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  • Taynbe
    "Dog owner would like the fact that it is clean and quiet. There are others who they will see and be able to greet."
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  • A. Walker
    "Dog owners would love my neighborhood. Beautiful scenery and enough pit stops for them. I see people walking their dogs a lot. "
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  • Andrea F
    "There aren't any community events but it's a very quiet and clean neighborhood. Neighbors are helpful and friendly, neighbors look out for each other. "
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  • Kikifly77
    "My neighborhood has great access to transportation and very quiet, very clean and easy to find parking "
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  • Aquiona R.
    "My community offers access to public transportation. With buses everywhere and trains not too far away, it’s easy to get where you’re going!"
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  • Alliancebest8613
    "I don't know of any. maybe block parties, but not on my block. The kids can go to the many nice parks "
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  • Lisajoseph304
    "This neighborhood is in an easy access area. I love it but I will like to purchase my own home. The market in this area is very high. So I’m going to try for some place else other than here."
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  • lucyantoine36
    "The neighborhood is diverse and mostly Caribbean. There are good schools, houses of worship. There are many dog owners thst don't respect homes. They don't pick up after their dog waste."
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Frequently asked questions about 1242 E 55th St

  • What is 1242 E 55th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1242 E 55th St in Brooklyn, NY is $870,200.
  • What is the price history for 1242 E 55th St?
    1242 E 55th St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $470,000 in May 2015.
  • Is Brooklyn a buyer's or seller's market?
    Brooklyn is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Brooklyn?
    The median sale price in Brooklyn is $794K. That is up $26.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 1242 E 55th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1242 E 55th St in Brooklyn, NY has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 1242 E 55th St?
    The lot at 1242 E 55th St in Brooklyn, NY is about 0.05 acres (2,000 sq ft).

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