1653 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230
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OFF MARKET

$3,467,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 1,312 sqft

1653 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230

Midwood
Est. Refi. Payment $20,944/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 17, 2014 for $865,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$3.47M
Since last month
Decreased$54K (-1.5%)
Since last year
Increased$392K (+12.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$3M (+301.1%)
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 +241% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$3.47M
September 2026$3.58M
August 2026$3.52M
July 2026$3.35M
June 2026$3.33M
May 2026$3.27M
April 2026$3.08M
March 2026$3.06M
February 2026$3.1M
January 2026$2.99M
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
1612 E 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
05/12/26
7
4
3,690
1640 W 1st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.37
Single-Family Home
$823,000
02/02/26
3
1.5
1,152
1569 E 4th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.15
Single-Family Home
$2,999,999
12/22/25
6
5.5
2,545
1788 E 10th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.46
Single-Family Home
$2,700,000
01/05/26
3
3
1,512
1576 E 17th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.63
Single-Family Home
$976,000
03/03/26
3
1.5
1,216
2261 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.71
Single-Family Home
$1,129,000
10/07/26
3
2.5
1,344
8 Van Sicklen St, Brooklyn, NY
0.50
Single-Family Home
$621,132
11/21/25
4
2
1,584
1752 W 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.50
Single-Family Home
$1,438,888
10/23/25
4
2
1,968
1853 W 4th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.67
Single-Family Home
$898,000
12/11/25
3
2
1,531
248 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY
0.74
Single-Family Home
$847,000
11/21/25
3
1.5
1,472

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
1651 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230
0.01
$1,906,000
Studio
-
1,696
Off Market
1647 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230
0.01
$2,457,600
Studio
-
2,042
Off Market
1645 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230
0.02
$2,255,500
Studio
-
1,696
Off Market
1641 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230
0.02
$1,866,900
Studio
-
1,696
Off Market
1658 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230
0.03
$1,954,400
Studio
-
1,568
Off Market
1637 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230
0.03
$2,255,400
Studio
-
1,696
Off Market
1654 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230
0.03
$1,821,300
3
3
1,568
Off Market
1652 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230
0.03
$1,851,400
Studio
-
1,568
Off Market
1660 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230
0.03
$2,081,700
Studio
-
1,568
Off Market
1660 E 5th St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11230
0.03
-
2
1
1,300
Off Market
1660 E 5th St #1F, Brooklyn, NY 11230
0.03
-
Studio
1
-
Off Market
1650 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230
0.03
$1,817,900
1
1
800
Off Market
1648 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230
0.03
$2,081,800
Studio
-
2,072
Off Market
1560 Ocean Pkwy #4A, Brooklyn, NY 11230
0.03
-
Studio
1
-
Off Market
1560 Ocean Pkwy #1A, Brooklyn, NY 11230
0.03
-
Studio
1
-
Off Market
1560 Ocean Pkwy #1F, Brooklyn, NY 11230
0.03
$902,100
Studio
1
500
Off Market
1560 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11230
0.03
-
2
1
1,000
Off Market
1560 Ocean Pkwy #1D, Brooklyn, NY 11230
0.03
-
1
1
700
Off Market
1646 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230
0.03
$2,862,500
Studio
-
2,940
Off Market
1633 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230
0.03
$2,299,500
Studio
-
1,696
Off Market

Local Information

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

Single-Family Home
Built in 1935
1,312 sqft
$2,643/sqft

About this House

detached 1 family on prime midwood block!! unique opportunity to own a home on an extra large lot!! 3 bedroom duplex!! front den, formal living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen!! 2.5 baths!! finished basement!! needs tlc!! near shopping & houses of worship!! private drive!! huge rear and side yard!! will present all offers!!
1653 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230 is a 3 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 1,312 sqft single-family home in Midwood, built in 1935. It last sold for $865,000 on Nov 17, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $3,467,000.

Home Details for 1653 E 5th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2.5

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1935Year Updated: 1935
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3700 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 17, 2014
Source: N/A
Sold
$865,000
Sep 25, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$1,099,000
Jul 29, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,099,000
Jun 27, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$1,099,000
Price decreased by 15%
Feb 26, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$1,299,000
Price decreased by 7%

Market trends in Midwood

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$908K
$148KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$685
$84MoM
Available listings
161
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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What Locals Say about Midwood

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  • 84% say there are sidewalks
  • 47% say there's holiday spirit
  • 46% say neighbors are friendly
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At least 952 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 84 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 75 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 74 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 74 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 68 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 47 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 46 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say car is needed

  • 42 % Say it's quiet

  • 33 % Say parking is easy

  • 28 % Say there are community events

  • 28 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Mashhura Hamrokulova
    "My commute is very convenient. Public transportation is close by, and it is easy to get around. There are buses and trains nearby, which makes traveling around New York easy for me and my family."
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  • Mashhura Hamrokulova
    "This neighborhood is very peaceful and quiet, and I really enjoy living here. My children go to school in this neighborhood and they love their school. They are very happy here and don’t want to move to another neighborhood. We really enjoy being part of this community."
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  • Faiz H.
    "Good overall experiences. Good Location, good neighbors, good amenities. Love this place! gonna recommend this to my close friends"
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  • Shawnathompson20.st
    " There are some good neighborhoods. There are some good playgrounds. There are some good school, but you still have to be observing. "
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  • Vtrubchenko
    "It’s fine, but could be better. Nice parkway, but no parks, no dogs parks. I wouldn’t h get a big dog here, but for small ones it’s ok."
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  • Erkinsher Uzbek
    "Very nice area amd safe. Shopping and grocery arw very close. A step away train and bus stations. Schools are very good"
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  • Smavlonov.0315
    "I like this area very safely and securely I live 3 blocks from there I love this area and not won’t move far from this area and very nice people "
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  • Xhmg6sk4rx
    "There aren’t many dogs in the neighborhood, so dog owners would enjoy living here if they have a dog that doesn’t interact well with other dogs."
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  • Mbelcz
    "Nice houses and lot blocks all around , great stores and easy access to train and transportation . "
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  • Odette.a.aquinoperez
    "Not be suspicious but cautious. Safety first and keep vigilant. A lot of families around and be part of the community is very important to keep it safe"
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  • Ann0777
    "I have lived in this area for fifteen years. It is a very safe area! Subway is seven ten minutes away. Shopping is nearby! "
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  • Jade Ellington
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  • Trulia User
    "The only thing you need in the house for the kids is the toilet itself to get the water and toilet and toilet "
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  • Trulia User
    "The parking around here is crazy finding a parking and there’s people getting rob, This used to be a very good safe neighborhood, but not now a lot of people are coming from different parts of the neighborhood to move in this neighborhood. That was so good but now they’re turning it upside down."
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  • Trulia User
    "Safe, diverse and friendly neighborhood. It is very walkable and convenient., it has busses and subway "
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    "I like the surroundings here. People, shops, cafes, and restaurants. All is well settled for having a comfortable stay. "
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    "Ok i would have been a neighborhood of the areas that means everything is in good condition clean and nice. People’s friendly and helpful "
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  • Trulia User
    "I love living here because it's so quiet and it's across the street from the park so it's amazing "
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    "I’m leaving this area for long time and which is very Uni Korea that are different from the other bar in the Brooklyn and they’re enjoy the restaurants near here and there’s a very popular pizza store near here there’s a lot of people visitors come every day"
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  • Trulia User
    "local commute is pretty good, but neighborhood is not safe .u can't walk alone in dark or night time."
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  • Trulia User
    "Many families, schools, playgrounds, dining and shopping options and public transportation. Neighbors are friendly as well. "
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    "I think that this neighborhood is very nice. I have made many nice friends throughout the years. I have learned many things because of this community. But overall this neighborhood, very amazing:)"
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  • Trulia User
    "Not so much. Traffic is very dangerous around this neighborhood. Also there are no parks or green areas nearby"
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived here my whole life and that is all I know and I have my friends and community here too. it is easy to navigate around Flatbush as long as u know ur ABC's and 123's"
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  • Reuven
    "Parks and lots of families here, nice place to raise a family. Close to stores and public transportation as well."
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  • Michael N.
    "Not a lot of dog owners In The neighborhood but it’s a very friendly area. Dogs are always leashed though there isn’t a dog park in the neighborhood. "
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  • Trulia User
    "This is a Religious Jewish community with lots of stores to buy kosher food and schools to send kids to. "
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  • Charmaine D.
    "They would love the little park near by. And that lots of people have dogs. Also. Pretty much everyone picks up After their dogs. "
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  • Michelle Q.
    "The neighborhood is generally quiet and people stay to themselves. Finding parking is usually hard to find especially after 8pm."
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  • Myriamnid
    "Very nice area, family friendly. No cool park nearby. Few schools are around but my kids are still young. "
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  • Usman N.
    "People remain disciplined and responsible which make this area great. It is premium and honorable location to live"
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  • Maryna R.
    "It’s safe and quiet and clean..... good to hang out on a bench....... Jewish community so lots of kosher food"
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  • Melissa D.
    "Very family oriented. Diverse and quiet for the most part. However, not many stores around. A large Jewish community surrounds the neighborhood. "
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  • Cjellimac
    "My neighborhood is close to lots of public transportation, and stores and restaurants. About a 30-45 minute commute to Manhattan."
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  • Juliealthkefati
    "We don’t have community events in that neighborhood but sometimes we have aim chat Torah going on there is music and beautiful things "
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  • Albert
    "Great place to live. Nice people good community great shops and schools. Pretty safe although it’s still the city. "
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  • Theoneny85
    "they have movies at summer in the park for the public. Christmas is beautiful and quiet, houses are decorated and food everywhere"
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  • Ghmmorales
    "Is a kind of a safe neighborhood. Closed to the train stations. The public schools are bad unless you take your kids to a Private school"
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  • Daisy A.
    "I drive everywhere I go so it’s easy. Train and bus are close by and easy to get to as well except if you are traveling on weekends. "
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  • Md K.
    "I like this area. Good place for live. No crime. Nice and beautiful . Home to see nice view on road . Is express road."
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Frequently asked questions about 1653 E 5th St

  • What is 1653 E 5th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1653 E 5th St in Brooklyn, NY is $3,467,000.
  • What is the price history for 1653 E 5th St?
    1653 E 5th St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $865,000 in November 2014.
  • 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 $908K. That is up $148K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 1653 E 5th St?
    The lot at 1653 E 5th St in Brooklyn, NY is about 0.08 acres (3,700 sq ft).

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