153 E 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
OFF MARKET

153 E 8th St
Brooklyn, NY 11218

Kensington
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,704 sqft

$1,499,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $8,519/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$1,499,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $8,519/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
3 Baths
1,704 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.5M
Since last month
Decreased$13K (-0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$49K (+3.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$1M (+684.1%)
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 +68% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.49M
July 2026$1.5M
June 2026$1.5M
May 2026$1.47M
April 2026$1.44M
March 2026$1.45M
February 2026$1.36M
January 2026$1.35M
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
812 Beverley Road, Brooklyn, NY
0.22
Single-Family Home
$893,000
04/28/26
5
2.5
1,723
316 Sherman St, Brooklyn, NY
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,400,000
05/12/26
4
2
1,881
213 E 9th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,380,000
09/11/25
3
2
1,908
124 E 28th St, Brooklyn, NY
1.08
Single-Family Home
$160,000
03/27/26
5
3
1,248
2158 Beverley Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.80
Single-Family Home
$552,000
11/07/25
5
2
1,900
385 E 8th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.42
Single-Family Home
$970,000
06/23/26
3
1.5
1,149
144 Chester Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.67
Single-Family Home
$975,000
12/05/25
4
2.5
1,306
271 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,775,000
10/10/25
3
2.5
-
8 Martense Ct, Brooklyn, NY
0.82
Single-Family Home
$782,250
10/28/25
3
2
1,644
315 Caton Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,700,000
10/06/25
4
1.5
1,800

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
809 Friel Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.07
$1,475,000
5
2
1,936
For Sale
100 E 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.09
$1,199,000
3
1
-
For Sale
243 E 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.07
$2,041,600
4
3.5
2,736
Off Market
253 E 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.07
$2,250,200
5
5.5
3,400
Off Market
204 E 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.10
$1,754,500
3
1.5
1,800
Off Market
715 Church Ave #2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.07
$1,261,500
1
2.5
2,590
Off Market
200 E 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.10
$2,500,000
6
3
2,302
For Sale
74 Kermit Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.14
$1,700,000
3
2
2,840
For Sale
82 Kermit Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.14
$1,675,000
9
5
3,120
For Sale
135 Ocean Pkwy #8S, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.12
$374,700
Studio
1
600
Off Market
135 Ocean Pkwy #11R, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.12
$565,600
1
1
900
Off Market
135 Ocean Pkwy #5C, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.12
$847,800
2
2
1,200
Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1920
Living Area
1,704 sqft
Price/Sqft
$880

About this House

LEGAL 2 FAMILY, 2 FLOOR PLUS FINISHED BASEMENT AND FINISHED ATTIC. HOUSE IS IN GOOD CONDITION, 2 BLOCKS FROM PROSPECT PARK. AT THE PRESENT TIME HOUSE IS FULLY OCCUPIED BY TENANTS.
153 E 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,704 sqft single-family home in Kensington, built in 1920. It last sold for $190,000 on Jul 22, 1998. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,499,800, with a rent estimate of $5,702/month.

Home Details for 153 E 8th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1742 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 30, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$899,000
Apr 27, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$899,000
Apr 27, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$899,000
Feb 4, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$899,000
Dec 9, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$899,000

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
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Neighborhood Overview

Kensington
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What Locals Say about Kensington

At least 284 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 77 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 46 % Say there are community events

  • 44 % Say it's quiet

  • 40 % Say car is needed

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

  • 29 % Say parking is easy

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  • Dxymdpb8nz
    "Farmer market every month or sometimes twice a month or twice a year , very beautiful park not far away "
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  • Christinelong620
    "We are very close to trains and buses. We can also walk or drive. Plan for anywhere between 30-60 min commute. "
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  • Dxymdpb8nz
    "There are beautiful park which is importante for families with kids Very pleasant and beautiful park"
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  • Fpaoselli
    "Family friendly neighborhood that is diverse. I feel safe here with my young child and have an amazing community of friends with children of a similar age."
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  • Mrsmaignan
    "Commuting is fine. Distance is 10 to 15 minutes to both train line. Grocery Stores are about 10 to 15 minutes also. Plenty of local Stores in the area ."
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  • Trulia User
    "Halloween parades. Fairs bring in rides for the kids close Cortelyou bet on the island to East 17 Street lotta fun"
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  • Trulia User
    "Every weekend there are events, especially for children; from neighborhood cleanups to story time. The sidewalks are wider than most places which makes outdoor dining and pop ups a fun addition and leave lots of room to walk."
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  • Trulia User
    "The small businesses and unique dining options make Flatbush special! Just love the options for shopping and eating."
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  • Trulia User
    "Lived here my whole life best kept secret in Brooklyn. Close to prospect park and 8 stops to city. Quite family area with good schools."
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for four years and I love this neighborhood and surround area in new York City. "
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  • Trulia User
    "my kids was born in Flatbush Ave.. never had a issue.. living.in Flatbush Ave . got many friends. lost.many friend's. from my at wtc.. so sad . besides that.no problems at all"
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  • Trulia User
    "I don't know. I don't go out often but it's a clean neighborhood. I guess everyone would like it here since everything is accessible. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Last stop in Brooklyn on express bus in Manhattan in 6 min. Safe clean happy area with walking distance to prospect park and horse stable. Lot of family’s, groceries near by and a lot of new restaurants. Parade grounds ball fields and soccer tennis courts walking access as well "
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  • Trulia User
    "All are not so bad, but this location little cleaned like others location in BROOKLYN, Borough park is very expenses location."
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  • Trulia User
    "Love the area safe and walk-in distance to prospect park. Express bus 1 stop to Manhattan. And F G train few blocks down "
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  • Trulia User
    "I live here over 10 years. Lovely, safe and friendly neighborhood. Everything is available in walking distance. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Crime and not that safe, schools are below average and not enough police especially during evening time "
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  • Brooklynjoe88
    "About an hour to get into Manhattan. The location is just far enough in Brooklyn where you can get a seat in the Am!"
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  • Chalisa.nixon5
    "The neighborhood is quiet and well kept for the most part, i live in the family shelter and what i do know is they should have more rental available for the single women in that shelter"
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  • Amna H.
    "its very safe and quiet. has a lot of stores around and good transportation. I would definitely recommend this neighborhood. "
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  • Matthewwels
    "Events in prospect park including celebrate Brooklyn and the skating rink and Smorgasburg. Haloween is great too."
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  • Junie F.
    "This is a friendly,family-oriented neighborhood with multiple parks shops and restaurants within walking distance. We’ve been living here for 4 years and would recommend this area to anyone looking for a place to raise a family. "
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  • Md M.
    "Diversity and safety. Public transportation, supermarket, hospital school is close. Bars and different cuisine around "
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  • Nesdesigns
    "Me as a dog owner like that I meet other dog owners, been here since 1996 and raised my 5 children as well schools are also great in this neighborhood. Recommend living in Kensington "
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  • Francescamaso
    "Plenty of families with young kids, playgrounds nearby, good schools, and close to the park. Neighborly and friendly neighborhood represented by many different ethnicities. "
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  • Tushar S.
    "Safe but some parts not so clean. Friendly and very convenient. Been here for 16 years. Very diverse neighborhood."
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  • Luna A.
    "I live here last 23 years. My all neighbor Behaviors is really good. School ,grocery. SHopping everything is excellent but I need more big house Bcz my kids are grown up now "
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  • Marvg99
    "Kensington has a lot to offers with a range of foreign products and its very safe. Also it is a very diverse neighborhood, everyone keep it nice and clean. "
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  • Saba M.
    "lots of modes of transportation.. many subway lines and bus routes. dont even need car for this neighborhood "
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  • Florent P.
    "East 4th street Halloween is quite a celebration each year and the proximity to Prospect Park makes this neighborhood very nice"
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  • Saba M.
    "absolutely love it. especially walking on ocean parkway with dogs.. as long as you clean up after your dogs.. no issue "
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  • Ella G.
    "There’s a really wide sidewalk great for taking walks, also it’s close to the park. Idk what else to write.."
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  • Babathebuilders
    "Working class and convince for travel and shopping l,save minimum crime or no crime great schools in neighborhoods "
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  • Adriana D.
    "It has a neighborhoody feel. People look out for one another. It’s not really unique but it’s what makes it great. "
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  • Fahriddin G.
    "Good place to live and good for kids and many more it good that’s all I can say i don’t know what else to say"
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  • CDS357
    "many families in the area, great restaurants, convenient public transportation options and feels safe."
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  • Michael M.
    "Area is boring and the corner of McDonald and Church needs some serious cleaning up. "
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  • Estiak
    "I like this neighborhood, this area has all kind of transportation facilities with tons of restaurants and deli grocery inclusive school, Bank, Post office and religious centers Thanks "
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  • Kimberlyragan
    "Unfortunately, many of the buildings do not allow dogs. But the area of Ocean Parkway has a great strip for dogs to walk along"
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  • Yim
    "No park in area to left your dogs run or exercise around in. Also lots of kids with roller around here."
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Frequently asked questions about 153 E 8th St

  • What is 153 E 8th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 153 E 8th St in Brooklyn, NY is $1,499,800.
  • What is the price history for 153 E 8th St?
    153 E 8th St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $190,000 in July 1998.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 153 E 8th St?
    The lot at 153 E 8th St in Brooklyn, NY is about 0.04 acres (1,742 sq ft).