159 E 40th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
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OFF MARKET

$803,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,838 sqft

159 E 40th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203

East Flatbush
Est. Refi. Payment $4,937/mo*
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$803K
Since last month
Increased$13K (+1.7%)
Since last year
Increased$4K (+0.5%)
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 +33% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$805K
August 2026$792K
July 2026$789K
June 2026$778K
May 2026$778K
April 2026$757K
March 2026$748K
February 2026$729K
January 2026$740K
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
262 E 39th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.10
Single-Family Home
$805,000
11/12/25
3
2
2,908
283 E 43rd Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Single-Family Home
$650,000
10/06/25
4
2
1,472
266 E 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.19
Single-Family Home
$780,000
12/30/25
3
1
1,376
984 Troy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.28
Single-Family Home
$625,000
01/14/26
3
2.5
1,300
824 Troy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.18
Single-Family Home
$985,000
12/17/25
6
4
2,448
403 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY
0.26
Single-Family Home
$550,000
12/16/25
3
1
1,405
557 E 51st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.65
Single-Family Home
$740,000
07/09/26
3
1.5
2,625
449 E 49th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.46
Single-Family Home
$425,000
09/08/26
3
2
1,404
301 E 52nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.61
Single-Family Home
$526,500
03/12/26
3
2
1,757
588 Schenectady Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.58
Single-Family Home
$765,000
10/28/25
3
2
1,600

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
166 E 40th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.03
$980,700
4
2.5
2,080
Off Market
882 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.03
$768,800
3
1
1,328
Off Market
223 E 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.05
$1,125,300
5
2
-
Off Market
4017 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.03
$999,000
4
2
-
For Sale
3903 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.06
$776,000
4
2
1,300
Off Market
899 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.05
$784,500
4
2
1,440
Off Market
197 E 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.08
$1,243,000
6
4
3,600
Off Market
186 E 39th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.10
$999,999
6
2
2,000
For Sale
263 E 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.08
$1,199,000
4
3
3,408
For Sale
252 E 39th St #6FAM, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.10
$2,108,500
12
4
6,264
Off Market
536 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.10
$1,729,000
6
5
-
For Sale
197 E 38th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.12
$1,045,100
Studio
-
3,178
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1955
2,838 sqft
$283/sqft

About this House

HOT Deal Alert: This property deal has a high potential return. Make sure you strike while it's HOT so you don't miss your chance at a high potential ROI. The potential return is based on the estimated resale value and estimated credit bid for the property, and doesn't consider any repair, legal or transaction costs due to the current condition of the property. This property is being offered at Public Auction on 12-12-2019. Visit Auction.com now to view additional photos, Property Inspection Report with title information, plat maps and interior inspection reports when available. Auction.com is the nation's leading real estate transaction platform focused exclusively on the sale of residential foreclosure and bank-owned properties. The majority of these properties are priced below market value. Don't miss this special opportunity to buy homes at wholesale prices! In addition to this property, 231 other properties are scheduled for sale at this same Foreclosure Sale. In our online auctions and live Foreclosure Sales, Auction.com currently has 8 properties scheduled for sale in Kings County and 1236 throughout New York. All properties and sale details can be found with a simple search at Auction.com. Create a free account today to find more properties like this one, save searches of properties that meet your investment criteria and have the properties you're looking for emailed directly to you when posted in an upcoming sale event. To view the complete details of this exact property, click the Auction.com link below or paste the Property ID 2745752 into the search bar at Auction.com.
159 E 40th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,838 sqft single-family home in East Flatbush, built in 1955. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $803,300, with a rent estimate of $3,927/month.

Home Details for 159 E 40th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1955Year Updated: 1955
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2178 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 28, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$552,167
Nov 27, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$552,167
Price increased by 0%
Nov 25, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$550,070
Price increased by 0%
Nov 20, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$549,015
Price increased by 0%
Nov 19, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$548,801
Price increased by 0%

Market trends in New York

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$818K
$21.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$704
$22MoM
Available listings
16526
1221MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

East Flatbush
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What Locals Say about East Flatbush

At least 1261 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 78 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 73 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 58 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 44 % Say car is needed

  • 44 % Say there are community events

  • 41 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say parking is easy

  • 26 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Cindyreneem12
    "My neighbor is Flatbush area. You’ll be able to find transportation easily. There’s buses, trains, citi bikes, cabs and dollar cabs"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lovely community that keeps on grounded. The garbage streets is improved as it seems more landlords are cleaning the street but there are spots that remain gross especially adjacent to empty lots or building construction areas. Most people are friendly to newcomers. Prospect park is a huge asset. I am impressed and pleased that NYC is taking care of and improving the park especially south of Lincoln ave. "
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  • Will Thompson
    "It depends on the time of day but for the most part it’s smooth. Centrally located from banks, major shopping and the subway "
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  • Vaina Cayo-Augustin
    "Block party annual gatherings. Parties as everyone is familiar with everyone, neighborhood are safe and neighbors are nice"
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  • Barbara J
    "excellent commute great restaurants and parks & Brooklyn museum 👍 im looking to move back to neighborhood looking for two bedroom building with elevator. My grandmother live in neighborhood for 55 years have an auntie that still live in neighborhood. "
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  • Slowttt
    "Dogs are here, but no dog parks are readily available in the neighborhood. You have to travel a good distance to get to a dog park."
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  • Dionne Franco-williams
    "Pretty safe area where children can play and travel to school on their own. Fairly clean sidewalks and friendly neighbors."
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  • Swb8hyjqdh
    "Great neighborhood walking distance from parks, schools , grocery store ,doctor’s office etc. Family oriented."
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  • Felicia Cummings
    "Nothing really. The neighborhood is a friendly neighborhood for dogs and their owners. A lot of space"
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  • Therevolution1985
    "What it represents first off it’s Brooklyn Ny the biggest borough ,most known Globally, and it just elevates the passion you show when referencing where you from and it’s the home of biggie smalls "
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  • Affection Johnson
    "What makes this neighborhood unique is that no matter what you need you definitely could find it it’s all type Of stores for whatever you need .This area is also great as far as transportation the bus and train is within walking distance "
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  • CRYSTAL RAHMING
    "Everyone is very friendly and I get along with everyone in the community we have block parties and they be very nice everyone is just nice been living in the same house for 30 years "
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  • Nancy Augustin
    "I’m here will with son just very vulnerable visiting appreciate aprt get paperwork new year 2025 thank heavens help bless do it "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everyone has respect for each other, and the community knows when to shut down the music. I don't think that I should be forced to expand on the matter."
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  • Trulia User
    " nice neighborhood , well manners and stores are nearby. Also transportation is near by. schools are also nearby"
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  • Trulia User
    " Nothing to dislike about the neighborhood.it is safe to walk your dog anytime of day. The are is generally safe."
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  • Trulia User
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time however they aren’t any dog parks near by which makes it a lot harder "
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  • Trulia User
    "There some small parks and prospect park is an option for longer walks but there are some people who have dogs off leash"
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  • Trulia User
    "its quite safe people looking out clean sidewalk, clean neighborhood, churches, school busses fruit stand safe fir kids to walk mostly elderly live not much young folks they grew older now "
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  • Trulia User
    "Local park events during the summer. YMCA, Aviators, Brooklyn College programs, shopping and transit accessibility. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The people in the neighborhood the surrounding streets And the stores that surround their playgrounds ounce church's laundry places to take the children"
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is a great area to raise your kids and walk your dog . Everyone is mostly friendly or stay to themselves "
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived in the neighborhood for a year, quite and friendly neighbours. Great environment, peaceful and clean "
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  • Trulia User
    "They would like everything. The community is a paradise to live in.if you are fortunate to live here your lucky "
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  • Trulia User
    "People are very friendly and help others in the community. It’s a great and a loving neighborhood. Everyone are very welcome here. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood …not too much activity and not too little. A good medium. I would advise any family settings to go and live here "
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  • Trulia User
    "Central to all necessities (transportation, parks, shopping, food, etc.). Most neighbors are friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great transportation accessibility. There are buses and trains close by. There are buses that take you directly to manhattan."
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  • Trulia User
    "Walking distance to shopping and grocery. Many activities in the summer time. Close to prospect park with lots of fun activities for kids."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a good school area walking distance to corner stores and food stores well lit areas and quiet neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "gentrification is underway so maybe it'll be more safer, new buildings are popping up but with these changes, it will be more expensive. schools and amenities to make the neighborhood more kid-oriented might take awhile"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of public parks to walk your 4-legged bestie. Since many people own dogs everyone takes care to pick up after them. The one thing that a dog owner might not like is that the area is very flat. So there isn’t very challenging terrain."
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  • Trulia User
    "I only come out for necessities ,nice shopping area and great transportation hub.Great schools but not so friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for 9 years. Friendly neighborhs clean streets and sidewalks. very quiet."
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  • Trulia User
    "Long-standing homeowners, close knit community. Elderly neighbors watch out for kids. Safe streets, lots of good, inexpensive takeout."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve been living in this area for over 8 years and I like the fact that there are trees. More homes than buildings "
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  • Trulia User
    "Carnival each Labor Day is celebrated by this majority West Indian community. Noise levels are high."
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  • Steve P.
    "Sometimes at the park they have festival and park party. This will make people meet other people in the neighborhood "
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  • Alyssadams21
    "Nothing really Maybe the parks, there is wimbate park where we go to run have picnics , exercise , And on church avenue there lots of Caribbean spots"
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  • Dwayne M.
    "Block parties are really big during the summer. Also we are close to the 2 and 5 train which gets you into manhattan in 30 minutes. "
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Frequently asked questions about 159 E 40th St

  • What is 159 E 40th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 159 E 40th St in Brooklyn, NY is $803,300.
  • Is Brooklyn a buyer's or seller's market?
    Brooklyn is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Brooklyn?
    The median sale price in Brooklyn is $818K. That is up $21.67K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the East Flatbush neighborhood?
    Residents describe the East Flatbush neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as walkable to grocery stores, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
  • How big is the lot at 159 E 40th St?
    The lot at 159 E 40th St in Brooklyn, NY is about 0.05 acres (2,178 sq ft).

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