1561 E 98th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236
SOLD
JAN 12, 2026

1561 E 98th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11236

Canarsie
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,600 sqft

$725,000

Last Sold: Jan 12, 2026
4% below list $755K
$453/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,111/mo*
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$725,000

Last Sold: Jan 12, 2026
4% below list $755K
$453/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,111/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,600 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1930
Living Area
1,600 sqft
Price/Sqft
$453/sqft
Parking
2 Carport Spaces

About this House

Welcome to this cozy and well-maintained single-family home in the heart of Canarsie. This inviting residence features three spacious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, perfect for families or those seeking extra space. The finished basement offers additional living area, ideal for a playroom, home office, or entertainment space. With two driveways, parking is a breeze, ensuring convenience for you and your guests.
Step outside to discover a lovely outdoor space complete with a refreshing pool, perfect for summer gatherings or relaxing evenings. This home combines comfort, functionality, and a serene outdoor oasis, making it a must-see for anyone looking to settle in this vibrant Brooklyn neighborhood. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this charming property your own!
1561 E 98th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,600 sqft single-family home in Canarsie, built in 1930. It last sold for $725,000 on Jan 12, 2026 (4% below the $755,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $731,900, with a rent estimate of $4,257/month.

Home Details for 1561 E 98th Street

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 10
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1600 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, See Remarks, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Available, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Other, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,In Basement,Other,Washer HookupRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,See Remarks,OtherNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Other, PartialFoundation: OtherHas a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Carport Spaces: 2Has a CarportNo GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Carport
Pool
Pool
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 68

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Other
Building
Construction Materials: Other, Wood SidingNot Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: Actual

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $755,000Price Per Sqft: $453/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Feb 20 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Brooklyn
School Information
Elementary School: Contact AgentJr High / Middle School: Call Listing AgentHigh School: Contact AgentHigh School District: Brooklyn

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1600 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3800 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 805659Attic: FullAttribution Contact: 516-519-8049Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Notice, Appointment Only
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by Elvis Gonzalez, (646) 320-8803
Fave Realty Inc, (516) 519-8049
Jhoanny Duran, (347) 283-2028
Fave Realty Inc, (516) 519-8049
Bought with: Nicholas Veloz, (347) 780-3836, Fave Realty Inc, (516) 519-8049
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#805659

Price History for 1561 E 98th Street

DatePriceEventSource
01/12/2026$725,000Sold
OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #805659
10/01/2025$765,000Sold
N/A
06/06/2025$755,000PendingOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #805659
02/20/2025$755,000ListingRemovedOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #805659
12/14/2024$755,000Listed For SaleOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #805659
08/28/1995$183,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in New York

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$767K
$4.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.9%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$653
$10MoM
Available listings
18631
48MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$6,629
Assessment$643,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1561 E 98th Street

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1260 E 100th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.25
Single-Family Home
$720,000
09/09/25
3
2
1,855
1321 E 99th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.17
Single-Family Home
$443,118
02/18/26
3
2.5
1,736
9203 Schenck Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.42
Single-Family Home
$742,000
01/22/26
3
2.5
1,368
1476 E 95th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.30
Single-Family Home
$750,000
09/03/25
3
2.5
1,224
1644 Canarsie Road, Brooklyn, NY
0.28
Single-Family Home
$630,000
07/02/26
3
1.5
1,824
10573 Avenue L, Brooklyn, NY
0.58
Single-Family Home
$760,000
12/23/25
3
2.5
1,376
1235 E 104th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.41
Single-Family Home
$729,000
04/29/26
3
1.5
1,080
1611 E 91st Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.37
Single-Family Home
$850,000
04/27/26
4
3
1,216
1561 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Single-Family Home
$785,000
01/05/26
3
2
1,428

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Assigned Schools

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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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Frequently asked questions about 1561 E 98th Street

  • What is 1561 E 98th Street estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1561 E 98th Street in Brooklyn, NY is $731,900.
  • What is the price history for 1561 E 98th Street?
    1561 E 98th Street in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $725,000 in January 2026.
  • 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 $767K. That is up $4.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 1561 E 98th Street have a pool?
    Yes, 1561 E 98th Street in Brooklyn, NY has a pool.
  • Does 1561 E 98th Street have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1561 E 98th Street in Brooklyn, NY has laundry facilities.
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