1856 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11223
OFF MARKET

1856 E 5th St
Brooklyn, NY 11223

Gravesend
  • Studio
  • 2,250 sqft

$2,800,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $15,694/mo*
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$2,800,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $15,694/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Studio
2,250 sqft

Local Information

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

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1925
Living Area
2,250 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,245

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1856 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY. 1856 E 5th St is in the Gravesend neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY and in ZIP code 11223. This property has approximately 2,250 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 2500 sqft and was built in 1925.
1856 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11223 is a studio, 2,250 sqft single-family home in Gravesend, built in 1925. It last sold for $175,000 on Oct 3, 1994. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,800,200, with a rent estimate of $3,966/month.

Home Details for 1856 E 5th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2.5

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925Year Updated: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2500 sqft

Price History for 1856 E 5th St

DatePriceEventSource
10/03/1994$175,000Sold
N/A

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$11,655
Assessment$2,754,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1856 E 5th St

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Distance
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Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
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420 Quentin Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.13
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$2,500,000
04/13/26
-
2,101
1807 E 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.10
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$1,500,000
02/05/26
-
1,316
8 Van Sicklen St, Brooklyn, NY
0.29
Single-Family Home
$621,132
11/21/25
4
2
1,584
545 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY
0.06
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
03/20/26
-
1,792
543 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY
0.06
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
03/20/26
-
1,792
2257 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.59
Single-Family Home
$275,000
09/23/25
4
2
1,796
1737 E 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
08/20/25
4
1.5
1,480
241 Highlawn Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.44
Single-Family Home
$302,237
09/09/25
3
2.5
1,176
1856 E 7th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.14
Single-Family Home
$10
02/03/26
-
2,152
1729 E 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,315,000
01/06/26
-
1,400

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Assigned Schools

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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

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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Great neighborhood .. safe .. lots of stores .. trains and buses .. kids on almost every block.. great schools.. "
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Convenient and close to many transportation and shopping area . Neighborhood is friendly . shopping is close by"
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "One special thing I’ll do in my neighborhood is to keep it calm and quiet to help environment clean "
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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.
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Frequently asked questions about 1856 E 5th St

  • What is 1856 E 5th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1856 E 5th St in Brooklyn, NY is $2,800,200.
  • What is the price history for 1856 E 5th St?
    1856 E 5th St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $175,000 in October 1994.
  • 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 1856 E 5th St?
    The lot at 1856 E 5th St in Brooklyn, NY is about 0.06 acres (2,500 sq ft).