161 E 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
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OFF MARKET

161 E 87th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236

Canarsie
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,928 sqft

$756,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,286/mo*
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$756,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,286/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,928 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 161 E 87th St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1940
Living Area
1,928 sqft
Price/Sqft
$392

About this House

house for sale plus an open lot included as a package deal for $475,000as is.
161 E 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,928 sqft single-family home in Canarsie, built in 1940. It last sold for $425,000 on Jan 10, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $756,400, with a rent estimate of $3,399/month.

Home Details for 161 E 87th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940Year Updated: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3000 sqft

Price History for 161 E 87th St

DatePriceEventSource
01/10/2015$425,000Sold
N/A
08/27/2014$479,000PendingAgent Provided
07/11/2014$479,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/07/2014$475,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/23/2014$475,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/14/2014$439,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/18/2013$474,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/09/2013$569,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

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$6,740
Assessment$777,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 161 E 87th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
133 E 87th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.05
Single-Family Home
$764,000
07/24/26
3
2
1,671
589 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.26
Single-Family Home
$800,000
03/30/26
3
1
3,388
625 E 93rd Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.31
Single-Family Home
$350,000
02/12/26
3
2
1,781
9217 Avenue B, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Single-Family Home
$735,000
06/16/26
3
2
1,848
252 E 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.15
Single-Family Home
$308,750
01/21/26
3
2.5
1,320
440 E 54th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.40
Single-Family Home
$560,000
04/17/26
3
2
1,372
658 E 91st Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.18
Single-Family Home
$920,000
08/22/25
5
3
2,024
382 E 52nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.55
Single-Family Home
$552,695
10/14/25
3
1
4,000
9109 Avenue A, Brooklyn, NY
0.24
Single-Family Home
$291,000
01/12/26
5
3
2,162
416 E 53rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.46
Single-Family Home
$665,000
09/03/25
3
2
1,644

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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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    "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 161 E 87th St

  • What is 161 E 87th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 161 E 87th St in Brooklyn, NY is $756,400.
  • What is the price history for 161 E 87th St?
    161 E 87th St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $425,000 in January 2015.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 161 E 87th St?
    The lot at 161 E 87th St in Brooklyn, NY is about 0.07 acres (3,000 sq ft).