1257 E 85th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
FOR SALE
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1257 E 85th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236

Canarsie
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,150 sqft

$799,000

Est. Mortgage $4,594/mo*
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$799,000

Est. Mortgage $4,594/mo*
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5 Beds
3 Baths
2,150 sqft
We estimate this home will sell faster than 99% nearby.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Yes
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$372
Listed
11 days ago

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1257 E 85th St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Canarsie solid brick 4.5 over 4.5 (or 3 over 2 nice size bedrooms) plus fully equipped basement with bathroom and separate entrance!! new concrete private driveway fit 2 cars and private gated backyard! Huge living room and eat in kitchen!! 21.5 ft x 48 sq ft (1,956 sq ft) Building size on a 21.5 ft x 100 ft on R5 zoning with additional 1,268 sq. ft. unused buildable space. Will not last! Near all buses, Avenue L shopping & restaurant district & more!
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 99% nearby.

Open House

Saturday, August 22
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Last check for updates: 6 minutes ago
Listing by: Brooklyn Real Property Inc, (718) 272-8988
Jean Paul Ho
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1841611
Also Listed on NY State MLS, BNYMLS.

Home Details for 1257 E 85th St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 14
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2150 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer/DryerDishwasherLaundry: Inside
Heating & Cooling
No Cooling
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
View
Has a ViewView: Garden

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: OtherExterior: Courtyard, Balcony, GardenGarden
Parking & Garage
Has a GarageParking: Garage

Days on Market

Days on Market: 11

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $799,000Price Per Sqft: $372

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: Canarsie

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: S1841611

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2150 Square Feet

HOA

Has an HOAHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Resale

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: S1841611Listing Url

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: LaundrySTREETEASY Property ID: 337011STREETEASY Building ID: 297373

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Canarsie
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What Locals Say about Canarsie

At least 1283 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 74 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say car is needed

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say parking is easy

  • 42 % Say there are community events

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Trulia User
    "There are parks and playgrounds As well as schools here; proximity to highway provides convenient access to commuting and shopping "
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  • Kendrabroo
    "The many beautiful trees and close by shops."
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  • Trulia User
    "Back to school giveaway events at Seaview Park, Memorial Day marches, school events in the summer for residents. "
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  • Hopie Campbell
    "To what I experienced these people who I meet are friendly and amazing Transportation is an easy ride no hassle "
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  • Trulia User
    "Good place to live, a lot safer than it was 20 years ago, Canarsie just doesn’t have a variety in terms of food types"
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  • Nicholas John
    "You’ll like the long coty blocks, countless dong parks, architecture while taking walks with your furry best friend"
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  • Rose8mliance
    "It has a park where many people come from everywhere to entertain themselves. Some residents enjoy doing exercises during the sommer time and play games. All these hobbies made them happier and contribute to their health conditions."
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  • Meris322
    "Very friendly community, everything is near by, supermarket, laundry mats. Pharmacy and playground. Buss to the subway "
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  • Mellydu89
    "I live here and I’m so used to my area and I am OK with it 100%. I wish I was able to just buy a house here so bad."
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood has many bus routes running thru it and we have access to 3 subway lines. #2. #5 and the L Train. "
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  • Trulia User
    "If you can commute between 3AM to 7AM it isn’t bad. Any other time it’s a disaster. The belt turns into a disaster which turns rockaway into a disaster then effects all the other streets. If you don’t drive good, bus and train take longer and more more risky but still better than driving."
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighbors will look out for one another. The streetlights are very bright. The neighborhood has a fantastic park that has a great play area."
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  • Trulia User
    "Not bad place if it was for the drugs and all that gang nonsense. People seem to be shooting themselves left and right this year."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has great access to public transportation and the commute is rough with a lot of people crowded on the buses and trains. The commuters are polite and say excuse me and pardon me. But, it still is hectic. That is Brooklyn, NY for you, busy and crowded."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s alright except when it gets hot and the young boys decide to start shooting. Once you hear the bullets start flying it over. Otherwise it an ok neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "I am not a parent but I heard that the public schools are above average. As far as,the neighborhood goes one should keep their children close to them."
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute is effective and reliable one can lays depend on public transportation you only have to be on time."
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  • Trulia User
    "Seeing other people walk there dogs or definitely meeting friendly neighbors , & being in a neighborhood that’s feels like a family "
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  • Trulia User
    "is near everything,transportation,shopping area and also lots of restaurants. this area is very useful if your trying to build anything,car, house,construction anything you can think of "
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute to get around isn’t that bad everything is within waking distance or very easy by bus or train"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many families in the area, great parks and great schools. The only issue I have is the loud music, sometimes it happens alot during the week."
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  • Trulia User
    "It is a two-way zone area which makes it easy for me to catch the bus or the train. There is a supermarket that provides many fruits/vegetables and other products. You can get good deals on hardware products and other household products. There are clothing stores as well that sell fine clothes and shoes. We have a health food store and a store that sells natural juices."
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  • Trulia User
    "Good. Could be a bit challenging on rush hour times. There are traffic cameras so there is hardly any speeding cars. Nice back yard bbqs "
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  • Trulia User
    "I enjoy Seaview park. A community park for everyone. Canarsie pier is also a joy. They have events for the children. you can fish and enjoy the fresh air and mingle with the neighbors. I enjoy the picnic area and playground."
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  • Trulia User
    "Poo is everywhere. Nit all owners clean after their pet’s poo. Great bargain for the money. Kids fell safe "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is a very quite neighborhood all of the neighbors are very friendly as we all speak and communicate with each other and help when needed"
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighborhood has community meetings, gathering and back to school give aways. It’s Mostly quiet with friendly working class families. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I'm not sure of the community events but the neighbourhood is safe and quiet. The people are very friendly."
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a park and a lot of good schools. You are close to belt parkway allowing easy access to Queens and Mill Basin. Very easy to get around with a car. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s the last block of the street itself and there’s a huge park at the end of the block. Past that is a major Highway and past that, is a bay with just a strip of land before there’s the Atlantic Ocean. Does not feel crowded here and I wouldn’t mind having a boat to explore the local waters"
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  • Trulia User
    "Love this neighborhood , and I have live here for over 27 year.. the neighborhood has change a lot over the year. However, the people in the neighborhood look out for each other. "
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  • Trulia User
    "People walk their dogs all the time. Based on the area you may not have garbage cans since some parts are residential. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for more than 10 years. Neighborhood is quiet. Easy access to buses and trains. Also safe for outside recreational activities such as jogging and visiting parks."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood all my life. So, that’s 40+ years. Everybody is neighborly and watches each other’s house. We also help one another."
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  • Trulia User
    "Nothing. This place is a food dessert. People will block your driveway and the police will never respond. Garbage man chooses when the feel like picking up your garbage."
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  • Annette
    "People are not dog friendly and other dog owners don’t pick up after their dogs A park is close by that is convenient for a dog owners and walkers."
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  • Dexter G.
    "There are a good amount of playgrounds, quiet blocks, and kids. Very quiet at night and walkable during the day."
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  • Rsmdsobers
    "The area is relatively safe. The parks are safe and everyone is friendly m some parks are better maintained than others."
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  • Raul M.
    "You can take the dogs to Seaview park. there is also at least three veterinary doctors in canarsie. "
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  • Ramone D.
    "Canarsie Park. It’s huge and is great for dogs. We require more signs for owners to pick up after their dogs though "
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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

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$820K
Since last month
Decreased$78K (-8.7%)
Since last year
Decreased$51K (-5.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$185K (+29.1%)
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 +58% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$820K
July 2026$898K
June 2026$904K
May 2026$901K
April 2026$870K
March 2026$882K
February 2026$879K
January 2026$856K
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
1222 E 83rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.14
Multi-Family Home
$835,000
07/23/26
5
3
2,156
1268 E 84th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.08
Multi-Family Home
$990,000
02/20/26
5
2.5
2,220
1247 E 85th St #2, Brooklyn, NY
0.02
Multi-Family Home
$800,000
04/24/26
4
2
1,956
8916 Avenue L, Brooklyn, NY
0.23
Multi-Family Home
$772,500
12/09/25
6
3
1,890
1251 E 82nd St #1, Brooklyn, NY
0.15
Multi-Family Home
$877,500
07/28/26
4
2
2,058
1340 E 85th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.12
Multi-Family Home
$810,000
12/31/25
4
2
1,540
9133 Avenue N, Brooklyn, NY
0.39
Multi-Family Home
$910,000
09/24/25
5
3
2,100

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
1247 E 85th St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$800,000
4
2
1,956
Recently Sold
1252 E 85th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.04
$952,900
5
3
2,160
Off Market
1240 E 85th St, Brooklyn, NY 11228
0.05
$1,682,700
5
4
-
Off Market
1266 E 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$953,300
4
2.5
2,016
Off Market
1220 E 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.07
$471,880
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
1247 E 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.05
$1,050,300
7
3.5
2,160
Off Market
1247 E 86th St #2FAM, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.05
$1,152,300
7
3.5
2,400
Off Market
1248 E 84th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.09
$950
4
2
1,932
Recently Sold
1211 E 84th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.09
$1,071,600
5
2.5
2,820
Off Market
1268 E 84th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.08
$990,000
5
2.5
2,220
Recently Sold
1258 E 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.07
$494,000
3
1
1,098
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 9, 2026
Source: StreetEasy #S1841611
Listed For Sale
$799,000
Mar 2, 2007
Source: N/A
Sold
$635,000
Apr 16, 1996
Source: N/A
Sold
$210,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Jean Paul Ho, Brooklyn Real Property Inc, (718) 272-8988

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Frequently asked questions about 1257 E 85th St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1257 E 85th St?
    Based on a $799,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1257 E 85th St in Brooklyn, NY is approximately $4,610 (about $4,056 principal & interest, $479 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1257 E 85th St compare to homes in Brooklyn?
    1257 E 85th St in Brooklyn, NY is listed at $799,000, about 1% above the $794K median sale price in Brooklyn.
  • What do residents say about the Canarsie neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Canarsie neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See homes for sale in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
  • What are the closest schools to 1257 E 85th St?
    The closest schools to 1257 E 85th St in Brooklyn, NY are High School For Medical Professions (rated 3/10), Is 68 Isaac Bildersee (Middle, rated 6/10), Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 6/10).
  • Does 1257 E 85th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1257 E 85th St in Brooklyn, NY has laundry facilities.
1257 E 85th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,150 sqft multi-family built in 1955. 1257 E 85th St is located in Canarsie, Brooklyn. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by StreetEasy on Aug 9, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# S1841611.