16 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
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OFF MARKET

$7,260,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 7 Beds
  • 7 Baths
  • 5,600 sqft

16 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Park Slope
Est. Refi. Payment $43,622/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 29, 2024 for $5,321,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$7.26M
Since last month
Increased$155K (+2.2%)
Since last year
Increased$2M (+33.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$2M (+36.4%)
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 +80% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$7.26M
August 2026$7.11M
July 2026$7.11M
June 2026$6.98M
May 2026$6.74M
March 2026$5.81M
February 2026$5.53M
January 2026$5.57M
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
839 President St, Brooklyn, NY
0.19
Townhouse
$9,500,000
02/27/26
6
5.5
5,863
38 Garfield Pl, Brooklyn, NY
0.57
Townhouse
$5,820,000
12/09/25
6
6.5
4,004
362A 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.38
Townhouse
$4,950,000
08/07/26
5
4.5
3,000
407 Adelphi St, Brooklyn, NY
0.69
Townhouse
$5,275,000
07/09/26
7
4.5
3,508
379 7th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.71
Townhouse
$3,375,000
06/24/26
7
6
3,666
555 Pacific St, Brooklyn, NY
0.73
Townhouse
$3,300,000
04/27/26
7
6
3,360

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
18 8th Ave #A, Brooklyn, NY 11217
0.01
$2,843,100
3
2.5
2,484
Off Market
18 8th Ave #PENTHOUSE, Brooklyn, NY 11217
0.01
$3,297,100
4
2.5
1,816
Off Market
18 8th Ave #C, Brooklyn, NY 11217
0.01
$1,700,500
2
2
908
Off Market
18 8th Ave #B, Brooklyn, NY 11217
0.01
$2,223,200
2
2
1,267
Off Market
22 8th Ave #3, Brooklyn, NY 11217
0.01
$2,200,000
2
2
-
Recently Sold
24 8th Ave #2A, Brooklyn, NY 11217
0.02
-
1
1
-
Off Market
28 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
0.04
$7,995,000
9
6.5
7,430
For Sale
10 8th Ave #2, Brooklyn, NY 11217
0.01
$2,450,000
2
2
1,800
Recently Sold
235 Lincoln Pl #2E, Brooklyn, NY 11217
0.02
$1,472,000
2
1
-
Recently Sold
235 Lincoln Pl #5B, Brooklyn, NY 11217
0.02
$933,400
1
1
780
Off Market
235 Lincoln Pl #5F, Brooklyn, NY 11217
0.02
-
2
1
-
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 16 8th Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1890
5,600 sqft
$1,297/sqft

About this House

What's unique:Gorgeous restored original staircasePrivate rear yardOriginal light fixturesArchitectural detailsExpansive livingHigh airy ceilings
Relish the historic elegance of this finely restored turn-of-the-century townhouse in prime Park Slope brimming with charm and original details. The handsome 5-story home boasting a stunning brownstone façade, magnificent cornice and striking architectural details is a one of a kind 5,600 square foot 2-family property complete with a private rear yard, and full basement.

With 7 bedrooms (one a library), 6 full and 2 half baths, the grand residence affords expansive living and great versatility for the buyer’s needs. A wonderful 4-story owner’s unit sits atop a spacious garden level apartment which can be rented out or enjoyed with the rest of the house for fabulous single-family living. Beautiful interiors are graced by exquisite elements like high airy ceilings with intricate period designs, bayed windows with stained glass accents, rich hardwood floors, extensive woodwork, trim and moldings throughout, a gorgeous restored original staircase, 8 fireplaces (7 natural gas, 1 decorative), original light fixtures and more.

Ascend the stately front stoop to the parlor floor, an entertainer’s dream with a large parlor/living room, formal dining room and cook’s kitchen - all enhanced by fireplaces, as well as a guest powder room. From the kitchen, stairs lead down to the lovely rear yard. Level two presents a fireside primary bedroom with en-suite bath, second bedroom and full hall bath; and the fourth and fifth floors provide additional sleeping quarters along with a library.

On the garden level is a living room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, bedroom with backyard access, and 1.5 baths. The full cellar has a generous open layout that can serve multiple purposes, and a huge windowed storage room. This home also features 5-zone heating and air conditioning, radiant heat floors in the extensions and each bathroom, a built in outdoor gas grill, and 2 laundry rooms (on the first and fifth floors).

Heightening the allure of this extraordinary home is its coveted location on tree-lined 8th Avenue, steps from prized Prospect Park. Here you’re very close to the Grand Army Plaza weekly farmers market, the Brooklyn Library, Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the shops and restaurants on vibrant 7th Avenue, subway and bus transportation, plus many other conveniences.
16 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 is a 7 bedroom, 8 bathroom, 5,600 sqft townhouse in Park Slope, built in 1890. It last sold for $5,321,000 on Aug 29, 2024 (3% below the $5,500,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $7,260,400.
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Property Website
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Adelinda Leon
Corcoran
Charles Pigott
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1713274

Home Details for 16 8th Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 13
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 7Number of Bathrooms: 8Number of Bathrooms (full): 6Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 5600 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer/DryerDishwasher
Heating & Cooling
Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Decorative, GasHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood
View
Has a ViewView: City, Garden

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: GardenGarden

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1890
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Townhouse

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $5,500,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: Park Slope

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 5600 Square Feet

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Resale

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: S1713274Listing Url

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 29, 2024
Source: N/A
Sold
$5,321,000
Jul 13, 2024
Source: StreetEasy #1713274
Pending
$5,500,000
May 28, 2024
Source: StreetEasy #1713274
PriceChange
$5,500,000
Price decreased by 8%
Apr 26, 2024
Source: StreetEasy
Listed For Sale
$5,995,000
Apr 11, 2000
Source: N/A
Sold
$4,068,750

Market trends in Park Slope

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.85M
$140KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.6%
0.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.48K
$84MoM
Available listings
89
22MoM

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What Locals Say about Park Slope

At least 546 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 95 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 86 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 85 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 81 % Say kids play outside

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

  • 64 % Say there are community events

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 39 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

  • 26 % Say parking is easy

  • 17 % Say car is needed

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  • Anhnghiem
    "Park Slope is a great place to raise your kids but it’s definitely expensive and will test your patience. But my kids got a great education, have interesting friends and are very independent. "
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  • Fairygoddess369
    "Parades and lots of block parties different types of events from sports to food from school events to community sports"
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  • Paige Ehlers-Pearl
    "About 35 mins to lower Manhattan via the F train. The G train also provides some access to other parts of Brooklyn "
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  • D.luria
    "Very close to prospect park for off leash hours which we enjoy regularly. It’s also really to find good dogwalkers. "
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  • Paige P
    "Being close the park is such a luxury, particularly during the week when the crowds aren’t large. However, lots of dogs nearby (yay) means lots of bad dog owners (boo)."
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  • Jose Corona
    "Theres always places to go and explore or to try out different cultures as well for food or even stores to shop at "
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  • bdpowell7
    "Fantastic neighborhood. Feels like a community. A lot of families. Great schools. There’s a great food coop. "
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  • Anhnghiem
    "We have lived in Park Slope for over 10 years and we love it. It’s an amazing community and there is so much to do in the neighborhood. "
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  • Gohar Rashid
    "Decent commute it’s good to have B/Q TRAIN CAUSE IF ONE BOT WORKING THE OTHER ONE IS WORKING & b82 bus plays important role too "
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  • Devtysingletary
    "Block parties are alive and well. Great sense of community with a block whatsapp group. Neat little finds on the street. "
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  • William D Duty
    "It’s the R train. So, it’s a long commute sometimes. The bus is pretty nice. It takes an hour at best to get to the upper east side. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of vagrants sleeping on the stoops and some have been violent towards people that live here and children"
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  • Trulia User
    "Brownstone tree lined streets full of families. Halloween. Fall. Good food. Playgrounds. Neighbors. "
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  • Trulia User
    "many other dogs to sniff, plenty of groomers and there’s often free dog cookies in the regular stores"
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  • Trulia User
    "It is like any other neighborhood in Brooklyn it has its shay areas but for the most part it is a beautiful piece of Brooklyn "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great restaurants, friendly people who make a good living but are humble and interesting and well cultured!"
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  • Trulia User
    "I see people walking their dogs all the time. Prospect Park is also a very popular place for dog owners to bring their dogs during off leash hours. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a huge park, a small park, many schools and children and parents. There are dogs, dog walkers, and friendly dog owners. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of families and preschools in the area. Area full of strollers and dogs! Also has green and shaded streets."
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  • Trulia User
    "Very easy commute to the city and downtown Brooklyn. Park slope is a short walk to many different lines. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice family neighborhood with nice places to eat and shop. Many parks around friendly for kids and pets."
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  • Trulia User
    "This is actually not my neighborhood, but I jog around in this neighborhood a lot. I feel pretty safe around here."
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy commute to Manhattan with multiple train lines nearby. Park Slope is a beautiful, quiet residential neighborhood of brownstones and other low profile housing. Great family neighborhood. It doesn’t get better than this in NYC."
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  • Trulia User
    " I don’t know. I don’t have a dog. I have never owned a pet. There are plenty of pets around though. Lots of parks"
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 25 years. I have seen drastic changes for the good since I moved here. There are lots of families and most people seem friendly. "
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  • Hazuki A.
    "Street fairs and farmers markets, barbecues in Prospect Park, music performances on the streets For children and adults. In the summer, they have celebrate Brooklyn! Which invites wonderful artists to perform at the band shell in Prospect Park. Often the zoo and the botanical Garden hosts events."
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  • Metcalfe78
    "Fifth avenue street fairs each year; the Halloween parade on 7th Ave; plant sales at the local community garden; the Cherry Blossom Festival at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens "
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  • Rajalingam J.
    "I have lived here for 20yrs and love it everyday!! Park Slope has beautiful brownstones. Prospect Park is the jewel in the crown!!"
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  • Drewcreid
    "Prospect Park is a huge attraction for dog owners. Off leash in early morning is very fun for the pups. "
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  • Sandra P.
    "The neighborhood offers excellent public transportation access (be it subway, bus, bike share, or Long Island Railroad) and easy access to major thoroughfares."
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  • Chris L.
    "There can be a bit of garbage you have to watch out for. Our dog likes to look for street food which isn't good. "
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  • Nicholas H.
    "It’s a nice, pretty, relatively quiet neighborhood with good public schools and lots of green space."
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  • Wbarbot
    "Tree lined streets, good restaurants Prospect Park within walking distance and one of the best school school districts in NYC . District 15"
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  • Kristina.galassi
    "It’s very family friendly, so close to the park, lots of great places to eat and small businesses to shop at. Other than the enormous price tag, it’s a fantastic neighborhood!"
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  • Dianamccorry
    "There’s a pretty fun Halloween decorating contest every year, but the best events are the free concerts at the Prospect Park Bandshell!"
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  • Ashleynfoley
    "Just the community itself not so much the events.. it really is a place where people live, go to events in the City and be with you’re family here :) "
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  • Lisa P. K.
    "Park Slope is a great neighborhood to raise a family. It is a wonderful community with great schools and resources for kids."
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  • Erin S.
    "Very short. Trains are ok. Depends on exactly where you are. About 45 min to Midtown. Close to f trains where I am"
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  • Kyle K.
    "Block parties, great schools, street fairs, outside dining, and stoop drinks. Great neighborhood for dogs too."
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  • Adela C.
    "Great area, close to restaurants, transportation, and Prospect Park. Great for walking and families! "
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Frequently asked questions about 16 8th Ave

  • What is 16 8th Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 16 8th Ave in Brooklyn, NY is $7,260,400.
  • What is the price history for 16 8th Ave?
    16 8th Ave in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $5,321,000 in August 2024.
  • 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 $1.85M. That is up $140K from the prior month.
  • Does 16 8th Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 16 8th Ave in Brooklyn, NY has air conditioning.
  • Does 16 8th Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 16 8th Ave in Brooklyn, NY has laundry facilities.

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