159 Gates Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
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OFF MARKET

$1,578,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 700 sqft

159 Gates Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Clinton Hill
Est. Refi. Payment $8,928/mo*
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.58M
Since last month
Increased$75K (+5.1%)
Since last year
Increased$25K (+1.6%)
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 +29% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.56M
July 2026$1.48M
June 2026$1.43M
May 2026$1.45M
April 2026$1.39M
March 2026$1.47M
February 2026$1.49M
January 2026$1.46M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
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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
196 Hall St, Brooklyn, NY
0.54
Multi-Family Home
$1,800,000
09/25/25
1
1
2,128
277 Adelphi St, Brooklyn, NY
0.56
Multi-Family Home
$4,990,000
06/15/26
2
1
900
73 Monroe St, Brooklyn, NY
0.29
Multi-Family Home
$1,600,000
02/19/26
2
1
2,421
116 Ryerson St, Brooklyn, NY
0.66
Multi-Family Home
$1,850,000
04/02/26
2
1
800
964 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.54
Multi-Family Home
$2,200,000
02/27/26
1
1
2,592
489 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.63
Multi-Family Home
$2,250,000
02/03/26
1
1
2,087
294 Carlton Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.62
Multi-Family Home
$4,200,000
01/07/26
1
1
2,928
617 Grand Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.59
Multi-Family Home
$1,625,000
04/08/26
1
1
1,740
680 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.52
Multi-Family Home
$2,200,000
11/14/25
1
1
3,116
335 Grand Ave #A, Brooklyn, NY
0.04
Multi-Family Home
$1,485,000
09/02/25
2
2
1,100
Home facts updated by county records

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
367 Grand Ave #2, Brooklyn, NY 11238
0.03
-
5
3.5
3,300
Off Market
157 Gates Ave #157A, Brooklyn, NY 11238
0.01
$1,600,000
2
1.5
1,100
Recently Sold
161 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
0.00
$3,385,800
4
4
-
Off Market
379 Grand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
0.05
$3,200,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
400 Grand Ave #1, Brooklyn, NY 11238
0.07
$3,138,300
4
3
2,390
Off Market
4 Downing St #1A, Brooklyn, NY 11238
0.03
$2,100,000
2
2.5
1,888
Recently Sold
4 Downing St #Townhouse 2, Brooklyn, NY 11238
0.03
$3,400,500
3
2.5
2,128
Off Market
4 Downing St #TH1B, Brooklyn, NY 11238
0.03
$2,619,400
3
3
1,888
Off Market
63 Cambridge Pl #GF, Brooklyn, NY 11238
0.07
$1,450,100
2
2
1,000
Off Market
63 Cambridge Pl #3, Brooklyn, NY 11238
0.07
$1,002,900
2
1
750
Off Market
157A Gates Ave #157A, Brooklyn, NY 11238
0.04
$1,600,000
2
1.5
1,100
Recently Sold
10 Quincy St #1H, Brooklyn, NY 11238
0.04
$875,000
1
1
704
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1899
Living Area
700 sqft
Price/Sqft
$2,255

About this House

Located on a tree lined beautiful block in prime Clinton Hill, this one bedroom apartment has all the original details and charm of a classic brownstone

-Original hardwood floors.
-Brick exposed walls.
-Large windows throughout complex.
-Modernized tiled bath.
-Fireplace Mantle.
-Cozy kitchen with lots of cupboard space and updated utilities.
159 Gates Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 700 sqft multi-family in Clinton Hill, built in 1899. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2014 with an asking price of $2,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 11, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,578,300, with a rent estimate of $3,488/month.

Home Details for 159 Gates Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3
Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1899Year Updated: 1899
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1796 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 11, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,500
Jul 15, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,200
Jul 9, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$2,200

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

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What Locals Say about Clinton Hill

At least 4 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 90 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 80 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 75 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 64 % Say there are community events

  • 60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 40 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 40 % Say parking is easy

  • 38 % Say it's quiet

  • 33 % Say car is needed

  • 25 % Say there's wildlife

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  • C Wilson
    "The neighborhood, parks, and medical facilities. In addition to the schools and after school programs. "
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  • Mattduncandesign
    "The struggle is real it’s so are the people that you meet we still have 30-year-old friends, 10 years in the slope, removed to a better neighborhood later Clinton Hill "
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  • rh
    "There aren’t many trains but there is the one we have, which will get me where I’m going or to another train. "
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  • Mattduncandesign
    "Ive lived here for 20yrs it’s the best Anyone who moves from my building Never moves away They just upgrade there home. No one wants to leave "
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  • Karmen Lizzul
    "Keep your kids well behaved! Teach them manners and to be polite, especially to people older than them. "
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  • allynprinzing
    "Lots of commuting options including the nyc ferry at the Brooklyn navy yard. One stop to Manhattan on the Q train. "
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  • Michael Christman
    "Great area with a lot of kids and families. Diverse community with beautiful architecture. Could see myself raising kids here someday"
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  • Trulia User
    "No parks to bring the dogs nor places that are super dog friendly. They’d be better off in Park Slope, Flatbush, or Fort Greene."
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  • Trulia User
    "This place is very nice I like to live over here . The neighborhood is cool the area is quite and than the stores is very porch the supermarket the buses station and subway everything is close in this area"
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  • Trulia User
    "Very family oriented. Beautiful architecture. It has a lot of diversity. It feels like a place that people put their roots down."
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  • Trulia User
    "I work from home, but subway stations are easily accessible. It’s an easy 15-20 min commute to Manhattan. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Concerts, great restaurants and bars, smorgasbord and Giglio Fest are all great things about the neighborhood. The Williamsburg water front is great for kids to run around and play. There are loads of events in Williamsburg. Something I miss the most are the strolls in Mccarren Park. Also vintage clothes shopping at my favorite place."
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  • Trulia User
    "Restaurants and farmers market; for greene park is walking distance and lots of great cafes and coffee shops/ the Clinton Hill library has great events "
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  • Trulia User
    "Parking issues - cars damage - construction issues - potholes - very small apartment for the cost of the rent . Not feel safe anymore - schools have lower grade. Mental people late night walking . "
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  • Trulia User
    "Yet another neighborheart of Brooklyn. Just like many hoods in BK the parks and playgrounds are safe but at times the locals who have been living here longer than you bump their music and frighten the grown ups until they see their kids are dancing along with Biggie’s beats. "
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  • Lizzie G.
    "It is fun to have a family here. There are decent playgrounds and a real sense of community. There are also some great schools, but you may have to work extra hard and have a lot of patience to get into one that you want."
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  • Kpsunil R.
    "Reasonably safe. Well connected. Good set of restaurants and cafes. Fort green park close by and park slope park within driving distance. Does not have the best schools though "
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  • Kaitlyn D.
    "Clinton hill is a very lovely neighborhood. Only 2 stops to transfer to the A to go to manhattan. High school nearby as well as restaurants , diners, laundromat, nail and hair salon"
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  • Anne
    "Halloween neighborhood walk, block parties, events in Fort Greene Park, public school events, local restaurants, etc. There is just a big sense of community here. "
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  • Chris B.
    "Weekly Saturday Farmers and Crafts Market, Tai-Chi and Yoga at Fort Greene Park, al fresco dining on the weekends, and park events."
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  • Andy S.
    "Lots of people walking dogs and there are parks around. just need to watch out for cast away chicken bones on the main streets."
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  • Ahtis
    "Reliable consistent train and bus service to Manhattan and Queens with easy connections to many lines."
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  • Zhyman
    "Neighbors and community vibe is strong in Clinton Hill. Lots of parks and entertainment, restaurants, bars and BAM"
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  • Vicky D. G.
    "Lots of other dogs and friends. Peaceful area with beautiful views of manhattan from high floors. "
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  • Lauren W.
    "We have local farmer's markets, social events for many cultures where all are welcome, volunteer opportunities and other community events."
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  • Aadufresne
    "I’ve lived here seven years and love it. The people are warm and kind. I feel at home, safe and a part of the community. There were good restaurants and amenities right nearby. "
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  • Brandon M.
    "My commute through my everyday life is basic ,I take the train on Franklin and or Clinton-Washington "
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  • Jngan79
    "Great people and vibe. Enjoy living here for the last 6 yrs. Convenient to get to Manhattan for work and onto the highways to get out of the city. "
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  • Stephanie.harrison
    "Plenty of dogs in the neighborhood, but not a lot of parks close by - 15-20 mins to Fort Greene or Prospect Park."
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  • Valerie C.
    "Nice community feel. Good local transportation and walkability. I visited with friends. We enjoyed our stay. "
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  • Toussaint J. R.
    "it's a nice neiborhood a lot of cafes, restaurants, parks and cultural places. it's well connected with a lot of type of transportation "
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  • Brianaforan
    "A mix of very historic and leafy blocks and new construction. Pratt’s campus and Fort Green park offer great outdoor areas for walking and solitude. "
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  • V.c.santana1977
    "Great neighborhood,great commute to Manhattan .I feel very safe in the area for the most part ,everyone is pretty friendly "
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  • Murray S.
    "I love it here. The children are raised together and the neighbors are friendly and trustworthy. The most loving part is the nature in this neighborhood...BEAUTIFUL!"
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  • Josephmbeckett
    "Close to prospect park which provides great opportunity for good exercise for dogs. There is also a dog day care in the area"
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  • Trulia User
    "its an amazing neighborhood, I have been living here for about two years, the urban density it's the right one, a lot of green and good vibe "
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  • Matthew.leaney
    "Much quicker than i thought it would be, C train can have big gaps though. G is always an alternative on the weekends"
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  • Hero L.
    "There are a lot of friendly neighbors and friends! It’s basically a walking distance everywhere, it is a very pet friendly space."
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  • cms
    "There seem to be a lot of dogs in the neighborhood, a steady increase in the last few years. Plenty of veterinary practices but I haven’t seen any dog parks. "
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  • Hannahamelia
    "Great neighborhood to live in!! It’s packed with dog friendly restaurants and bars. Fort Greene park is a beautiful place to walk and let your dogs play with all the other neighborhood dogs "
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Frequently asked questions about 159 Gates Ave

  • What is 159 Gates Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 159 Gates Ave in Brooklyn, NY is $1,578,300.
  • 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.
  • What are the closest schools to 159 Gates Ave?
    The closest schools to 159 Gates Ave in Brooklyn, NY are Bedford Academy High School (rated 9/10), Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 7/10), Urban Assembly Unison School (The) (Middle, rated 5/10).

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