161 Sumpter St, Brooklyn, NY 11233
SOLD
JUN 25, 2025

161 Sumpter St
Brooklyn, NY 11233

Bedford-Stuyvesant
  • 5 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,628 sqft

$999,999

Last Sold: Jun 25, 2025
5% below list $1.05M
$381/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $5,528/mo*
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$999,999

Last Sold: Jun 25, 2025
5% below list $1.05M
$381/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $5,528/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,628 sqft

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Local Information

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Description

Located in the dynamic Ocean Hill neighborhood, 161 Sumpter Street offers a prime opportunity in Brooklyn's growing real estate market. This multi-family townhouse boasts a spacious layout with five bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms across two units, making it ideal for both homeowners and investors. The property features a private backyard, perfect for outdoor gatherings or relaxation, and convenient private parking in the front. Delivered vacant at closing, this home provides a blank canvas for customization to suit your needs. With its excellent location close to public transportation, parks, and local amenities, 161 Sumpter Street is a rare find. Don't miss your chance to invest in this versatile property—schedule your showing today!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from June 26, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Parking Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$381/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 161 Sumpter St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 10
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2628 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: NoneAppliances: None
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Has Heating Unspecified TypeHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall/Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Has Heating Unspecified Type

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Off Street
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 113

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1996
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Townhouse, ResidentialArchitecture: Other
Building
Construction Materials: BrickAttached To Another Structure

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,050,000Price Per Sqft: $381/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Mar 28 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Brooklyn
School Information
Elementary School: Contact AgentJr High / Middle School: Call Listing AgentHigh School: Contact AgentHigh School District: Brooklyn 23

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2628 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 803133Attic: NoneAttribution Contact: 845-928-8000Showing Requirements: Appointment Only, Call Listing Agent
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Matthew B. Welsh, (917) 891-4023
Keller Williams Realty, (845) 928-8000
Bought with: Yuhniece Ogunleye, (347) 423-2866, Bah Realty Group LLC, (718) 322-5588
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#803133

Price History for 161 Sumpter St

DatePriceEventSource
06/25/2025$999,999Sold
OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #803133
03/28/2025$1,050,000PendingOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #803133
12/05/2024$1,050,000Listed For SaleOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #803133
07/01/2023ListingRemovedBNYMLS #473433
05/24/2023$1,199,000PriceChange
BNYMLS #473433
04/21/2023$1,250,000Listed For SaleBNYMLS #473433
04/22/2013$10Sold
N/A
05/18/1998$211,000Sold
N/A
07/09/1996$475,000Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$7,884
Assessment$1,129,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 161 Sumpter St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
11A Dewey Pl, Brooklyn, NY
0.21
Townhouse
$999,999
04/22/25
3
2
1,575

Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Bedford-Stuyvesant
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What Locals Say about Bedford-Stuyvesant

At least 2005 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 72 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say there are community events

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

  • 50 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 39 % Say parking is easy

  • 34 % Say it's quiet

  • 31 % Say car is needed

  • 25 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Clint Newsom
    "It’s a good neighborhood schools could probably be improved. There are probably opportunities for more family, friendly restaurants, and the trash and dog poop can be a bit overwhelming at times."
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  • Smneze
    "Good place with a great price. The kitchen is well equipped and has everything you need."
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  • Munecabella2021
    "They good for doing Halloween and Christmas and when it comes to thanksgiving they are very nice and respectful "
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  • Ozara Jonnson
    "community meetings & tips to keep the neighborhood safe. movies nights, bake sales at the park!! The neighborhood is safe/ feel safe. Bus stations/ train stations is close by! Lots of restaurants/ supermarkets/ farmers market also coffee shop/ ice cream shops. "
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  • Swiftthabest
    "There are lots of dog parents here so very easy for them to interact. Everyone i've met with a dog is also very friendly "
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  • Jasmine Hines
    "Perfect here Great Historical Neighborhood Can’t wait to be apart of this great community. I would recommend Brooklyn to people who looking for growth and real family like places . Homes of the great people there"
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  • Jay Williams
    "Lots of trees and parks and space. Some owners don't pick up after their dogs. Some owners walk their dogs off the leash. "
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  • Jay Williams
    "People walk their dogs often, but owners don't often pick up after their dogs. Most people will leave you alone. There are a lot of trees in the neighborhood, as well as a few parks, but they require leashes. "
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  • SN
    "Throughout the neighborhood and the year you can see block parties celebrating the neighborhood and its community as well as community gardens."
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  • Trulia User
    "Yes the subway is a block away so its very easy to get anywhere in nyc. Buses run west to east so thats great too"
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  • Elena Carey
    "Von king park is dog haven, off leash hours before 9am and a dog park that is lovely when it’s not rained out. "
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  • Josh
    "Short. Very short. I’m usually in the city on the Lower East Side in 15 minutes or less during the day. "
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  • Trulia User
    "During the summer time block party’s and other activities for children make the community a blast to be apart of "
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  • Josh
    "I live close to the J train which gets me to work on the LES in about 15 minutes during the day, but, minimum 30 minutes at nights. "
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  • Dashawn Williams
    "It feels like home and it always will. The are definitely has changed but for the better in my opinion."
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  • Aisha
    "There are many dogs around. All sizes too. If you’re social the dog people will speak to you. "
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  • PinPin
    "Gentrified more and more, great tight knit community, really relaxed compare to Fort Greene/Clinton Hill area. Arts & Letters have been amazing and goes up to middle school "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for a few months not and I don’t feel safe. The street is always decorated with dog mess and garbage. Wouldn’t recommend. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived on this neighborhood in the past and it was great then and I still love it trying to move back "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice community and clean streets, good lighting. Good food markets and restaurants close by. School are Ali’s close and easy to get to. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The schools are not great, but the teachers are very caring. There are a few public housing spaces that may generate some unpleasant circumstances, but once you get used to it and get to know the people, it’s fine."
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  • Trulia User
    "lived here since 2004, it has been an interesting to see the are change over the years. the mix of people all wanting community "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for three years now. Before then I lived a five minute walk away, but a different zip code. I practically lived here all my life. This neighborhood is full of friendly people who genuinely care about their properties. They take great care of what’s theirs. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived I. This neighborhood since birth. It’s always cool safe and family oriented. I love this place "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a relatively easy. I’m at least a 1 to 10 minutes walk to a bus stop or a train station. And it doesn’t matter what time of the day, it’s generally safe to walk to and from home. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Block parties during the summer time, they close off the street and people barbecue and blow up bounce for kids"
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  • Trulia User
    "Wonderful neighborhood safe and very friendly, the blocks are tree lined and houses well maintained "
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  • Trulia User
    "Community events are nonexistent. We have a street party every year but it’s doesn’t have a community feel. It’s mostly the people who have lived on my street for a long time who don’t like new comers or reach out to new people who move in"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are lots of families in the neighborhood and many things for kids to do. Some playgrounds would benefit from a makeover. But otherwise no complaints! "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great area for shopping People and neighborly it’s an amazing area to live and fantastic I recommend people coming to this neighborhood it’s family oriented it’s fantastic I love it here"
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  • Trulia User
    "there could be more dog parks and there's not enough grassy areas or dog friendly coffee shops. otherwise it's like most of brooklyn......................................................."
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in the neighborhood for two years. I love the vibrant and friendly vibe. there are plenty of great coffee shops and restaurants and public transportation is also very good"
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood is in a great area in-between the J and the A/C so if you have to commute into Manhattan it's is pretty easy. With the exspansion of the citi bikes most corners you can easily grab a bike for short rides if you don't feel like riding the bus."
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  • Trulia User
    "Our Area in Bed Stuy has Block parties, stoop socials, Block Associations, engaged residents, community gatherings and speaking to your neighbors! "
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  • Trulia User
    "Block parties are good way to meet your neighbors. It happened during summer time. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Tree lined blocks but new renovation all over. Brooklyn is in the house. I’d recommend it to anyone. "
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  • Trulia User
    "my commute is about 25 minutes. traffic is just insane. with the construction and bus and bike lanes. the city is making sure traffic gets progressively worse. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I use a car most of the time but when I do use the subway it's pretty good their a lot of homeless people in the morning but that's it "
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood is very decent to have your kids the schools are great and it’s a community neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is dirty and noisy and people drive dangerously. People sell and do drugs in the open. There are no decent parks. "
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161 Sumpter St, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,628 sqft townhouse built in 1996. 161 Sumpter St is located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. This property is not currently available for sale. 161 Sumpter St was last sold on Jun 25, 2025 for $999,999 (5% lower than the asking price of $1,050,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 161 Sumpter St is $1,002,600.