159 Van Sicklen St, Brooklyn, NY 11223
OFF MARKET

159 Van Sicklen St
Brooklyn, NY 11223

Gravesend
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,340 sqft

$1,566,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $8,954/mo*
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$1,566,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $8,954/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,340 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.57M
Since last month
Increased$25K (+1.7%)
Since last year
Increased$187K (+13.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$363K (+30.2%)
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 +87% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.56M
July 2026$1.54M
June 2026$1.52M
May 2026$1.5M
April 2026$1.49M
March 2026$1.47M
February 2026$1.45M
January 2026$1.45M
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
248 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY
0.11
Single-Family Home
$847,000
11/21/25
3
1.5
1,472
1853 W 4th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.18
Single-Family Home
$898,000
12/11/25
3
2
1,531
8 Van Sicklen St, Brooklyn, NY
0.26
Single-Family Home
$621,132
11/21/25
4
2
1,584
1752 W 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,438,888
10/23/25
4
2
1,968
1841 W 8th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.34
Single-Family Home
$910,000
04/07/26
3
2
1,700
1951A W 9th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,085,000
06/17/26
3
2
1,056
2083 E 1st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
03/11/26
3
3
1,484
2040 W 8th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
01/07/26
3
2.5
1,331
2140 W 6th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.39
Single-Family Home
$900,000
10/22/25
3
2.5
2,272
2257 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.22
Single-Family Home
$275,000
09/23/25
4
2
1,796

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
1944 W 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11223
0.07
$1,120,500
4
2.5
1,656
Off Market
126 Van Sicklen St, Brooklyn, NY 11223
0.06
$8,500,000
9
5.5
8,098
For Sale
424 Applegate Ct, Brooklyn, NY 11223
0.07
$1,072,700
3
2
1,036
Off Market
1940 W 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11223
0.07
$1,649,000
3
3.5
1,760
For Sale
2196 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11223
0.13
$1,800,000
14
5
5,063
For Sale
322 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223
0.07
$1,232,700
4
2.5
1,608
Off Market
1949 W 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11223
0.09
$1,052,300
3
2
1,350
Off Market
231 Van Sicklen St, Brooklyn, NY 11223
0.13
$1,900,000
5
3
2,400
Recently Sold
410 Applegate Ct, Brooklyn, NY 11223
0.09
$1,006,500
3
2
1,036
Off Market
241 Avenue T, Brooklyn, NY 11223
0.12
$1,427,000
6
4
1,840
Off Market
233 Lake St, Brooklyn, NY 11223
0.15
$995,000
3
2
1,100
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1930
Living Area
2,340 sqft
Price/Sqft
$670

About this House

Welcome To 159 Van Sicklen Street. Located in the Desirable Gravesend Area:
Rare Find: Fully Detached Brick Beauty. This Wonderful Home Offers, A Formal Living, Formal Dining, Open Floor Plan.
Enjoy a Total of 4 Bedrooms, All Rooms Are Large And Airy. Hardwood Flooring, Total of 2 1/2 Baths.
Huge, Finished Basement and Large Yard For Family Gatherings . Prime Location! A Truly Great House! Must See. Share Drive.
By Appointment Only: Call Listing Agent/Office
159 Van Sicklen St, Brooklyn, NY 11223 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,340 sqft single-family home in Gravesend, built in 1930. It last sold for $1,200,000 on May 17, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,566,700, with a rent estimate of $4,913/month.

Home Details for 159 Van Sicklen St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardHeating Fuel: Baseboard

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930Year Updated: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Garden

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2077 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 17, 2021
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,200,000
Oct 22, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$1,500,000

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

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Gravesend
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What Locals Say about Gravesend

At least 969 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 76 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 73 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 72 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 54 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 46 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say car is needed

  • 43 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 35 % Say parking is easy

  • 29 % Say there are community events

  • 27 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Carma Burgos
    "It’s a working class neighborhood, so we don’t have tons of events, but people take pride in the area and take care of the community around them. I’m privileged to call it home. "
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  • Elvia flores
    "There are a lot of dog owners and they seem to enjoy all the grass in the area I see them walking there dogs or training them there’s a large yard with concrete floor that’s fenced so they can run around also again a lot of grass where I see dogs running around either playing fetch or chasing squirrels "
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  • Elvia flores
    "Always watch your children never let your children out of sight don’t let you children stay out pass eight pm "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood .. safe .. lots of stores .. trains and buses .. kids on almost every block.. great schools.. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s not unique at all!! It’s dirty, unsafe, too far from the city I’m not recommended for a family. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood is very quiet and safe, the rents are cheap, there is easy access or transportation, there are buses, the train lines don't run well, in general, the people are very calm, it is a family environment."
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  • Trulia User
    "there are dog fences everywhere, the dog owners here are absolutely trash. they do not pick up after their dogs. if you buy a house here, just know they will let their dogs poop in front of your house and not pick it up. very common "
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  • Trulia User
    "very relaxing and safe. I see lots of people enjoying walking by the ocean... running, walking with dogs. I see also new development coming big way to the community. For the next 20 years that's the place I would love to live. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Convenient and close to many transportation and shopping area . Neighborhood is friendly . shopping is close by"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s really peaceful here and it feels pretty safe. People are friendly and I see a lot of kids around "
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  • Trulia User
    "Good park.trains and buses nearby.but for if you are living in apartment.It’s very hard to find parking."
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  • Trulia User
    "Good outdoor spaces, near the beach, a long pier along the river to walk on, which extends past the Verrazano Bridge, New shopping area and amusement parks. Less that diverse or interesting food scene, bland, bland, bland. Although the bakeries are pretty good. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a quiet neighborhood with easy access to public transportation to Coney Island or NYC. The only downside is parking is very difficult in this area. "
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  • Trulia User
    "One special thing I’ll do in my neighborhood is to keep it calm and quiet to help environment clean "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in sheepshead bay for about 2 years now it’s lovely and features decent access to subway travel and great airy areas. People are nice in the area and Coney Island hospital is nearby too"
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  • Trulia User
    "amazing place with 24/7 public transportation and safest neighborhood in the town 😀 I think it would be the best place in Brooklyn very soon 😀 "
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  • Trulia User
    "I don’t know much about this area because visiting sometimes, but it looks like a save and a nice area to live in. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Close to the ocean. Easily accessible by public transport. Diverse dining and recreation options. Many vintage buildings. Great photo opportunities. Library has helpful staff. Many businesses are friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "good pace for living everything is close to this area you can easily buy groceries and use public transportation parks sidewalks greenery and a wonderful peaceful area is that u can live without any stress schools aur also available every activity for your kids which is important for your kids is available don't b late to move there it's a good place and cheapest too you can "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lived here all my life. It’s gross now. Dirty, unkept, unfriendly. Nit safe to walk around at night. "
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  • Trulia User
    "D train is pretty close but I use my car since I’m from Pennsylvania and driving here is ridiculous honestly"
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  • Trulia User
    "there are many quiet and nice family living in here. l like my neighborhood. more safe than another Brooklyn location. "
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood has superb elementary and Jr.HS but after that you would want to go elsewhere for highschool as the nearby highschool in this area are ranked D. I have personally grew up in this neighborhood, moved here 1998 at age 7. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived here 20 years i love the environment and the people in it. Everything is within reach ."
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  • Good G.
    "Good area with a lot of shopping stores and transportation. But people do not clean after their dogs. You will see it on every block."
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  • Elena M.
    "Great schools , parks and recreational areas and safe . Lots of markets , urgent care , medical doctors . Clean , can be hard to find a parking at time but make times it’s manageable "
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  • Elena M.
    "It’s clean , convenient, easily access by public transportation, and highway , close to Manhattan, lots of restaurants, food markets with international and healthy foods . Close to banks , churches , urgent care , hospitals , and many great public schools and after school programs . "
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  • Cesar A.
    "Great neighborhood. Good schools around. public transportation safe. close to businesses and stores."
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  • Borapiara
    "Great public transportation Business area Peaceful atmospheric Green in summer Clean and beautiful streets"
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  • Good G.
    "Close to the ocean, Transportation is close, shopping is good in my neighborhood. Schools are good. "
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  • Alwaysbeencoolerthanyou
    "I don't think dogs would like all the crowding on the main streets. Also, the streets are very clean so dog messes are noticable."
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  • Annakatsanis
    "Nice people very quiet not crowded feels safe lived here a while and love it. Nice neighbors clean streets "
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  • Julianna
    "I drive to work however there are 3 trains, the N, the D and the F train which are all pretty close. Plus a few buses that are walking distance as well. "
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  • Annmarie p.
    "My dog is a shitzou and loves areas that he could run and explore. He loves taking long walks all day and all night. "
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  • Claudia A.
    "Sucks here. Everyone is dirty. Really nothing great here for dogs or humans. There is green space though. "
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  • Sheri C.
    "There are neighborhood events here. It's a quiet neighborhood. Nothing ever happens around here. Very quiet "
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  • Addy486
    "It’s quiet while being close to everything including groceries and transit. the neighbors look out for each other "
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  • Carma B.
    "I work from home, but my husband walks to the train every day. It’s a about a 10-15 minute walk to the D. "
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  • Olgatkachenko0
    "Block parties in the summer, flea markets in open spaces, libraries have events for kids and adults, "
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  • Ashley D.
    "we have neighborhood block parties, and cook outs / bbq , and safe for trick or treating with kids. "
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Frequently asked questions about 159 Van Sicklen St

  • What is 159 Van Sicklen St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 159 Van Sicklen St in Brooklyn, NY is $1,566,700.
  • What is the price history for 159 Van Sicklen St?
    159 Van Sicklen St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $1,200,000 in May 2021.
  • 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 159 Van Sicklen St?
    The lot at 159 Van Sicklen St in Brooklyn, NY is about 0.05 acres (2,077 sq ft).

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