186 Skillman St, Brooklyn, NY 11205
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OFF MARKET

$1,521,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,296 sqft

186 Skillman St, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Bedford-Stuyvesant
Est. Refi. Payment $8,705/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 6, 2019 for $1,075,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.52M
Since last month
Increased$19K (+1.3%)
Since last year
Increased$59K (+4%)
Since last sale
Increased$446K (+41.5%)
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 +72% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.52M
August 2026$1.52M
July 2026$1.5M
June 2026$1.51M
May 2026$1.48M
April 2026$1.43M
March 2026$1.45M
February 2026$1.43M
January 2026$1.42M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
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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
442 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.26
Multi-Family Home
$1,825,000
05/27/26
6
3
2,928
645 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.35
Multi-Family Home
$1,700,000
04/16/26
7
3
2,250
223 Gates Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.50
Multi-Family Home
$1,375,000
12/01/25
4
3
2,260
311 Quincy St, Brooklyn, NY
0.58
Multi-Family Home
$675,000
04/28/26
5
3
1,920
90 Heyward, Brooklyn, NY
0.59
Multi-Family Home
$1,850,000
11/13/25
3
2
1,712
434 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.75
Multi-Family Home
$1,560,000
05/18/26
5
2.5
1,250
442 Gates Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.63
Multi-Family Home
$1,550,000
05/19/26
5
3
2,400
647 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.36
Multi-Family Home
$4,250,000
01/09/26
3
2
2,211
133 Madison St, Brooklyn, NY
0.58
Multi-Family Home
$1,600,000
09/24/25
5
3
2,400
648 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.42
Multi-Family Home
$1,743,040
01/14/26
3
3
2,988

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
177 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
0.07
$2,975,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
321 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
0.07
$2,796,900
4
3
2,040
Off Market
166 Franklin Ave #10, Brooklyn, NY 11205
0.10
$2,330,500
1
1
-
Off Market
222 Skillman St #2A, Brooklyn, NY 11205
0.08
$655,500
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
192 Spencer St #4E, Brooklyn, NY 11205
0.10
$750,000
1
1
681
Off Market
175 Spencer St #6B, Brooklyn, NY 11205
0.12
$821,000
1
1
669
Recently Sold
175 Spencer St #2H, Brooklyn, NY 11205
0.12
$768,500
1
1
761
Off Market
175 Spencer St #3B, Brooklyn, NY 11205
0.12
$699,000
1
1
706
For Sale
243 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205
0.10
$2,075,000
Studio
-
3,096
Recently Sold
238A Franklin Ave #4, Brooklyn, NY 11205
0.11
$1,427,300
4
2
1,475
Off Market
191 Spencer St #9A, Brooklyn, NY 11205
0.13
$956,700
1
1
767
Off Market
191 Spencer St #3B, Brooklyn, NY 11205
0.13
$1,082,600
2
1.5
1,000
Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1901
1,296 sqft
$1,174/sqft

About this House

186 Skillman Street is a two-family townhouse located between Willoughby and Dekalb Avenues. This location is on the literal border of three of Brooklyn's most popular neighborhoods Williamsburg, Bed-Stuy and Clinton Hill. Currently set up as a top floor two-bedroom apartment with a lower three bedroom duplex below. The interior was recently renovated and could be moved into or if you wanted to max out the buildings FAR that could be done as well, and you could create your own home. The zoning is R6B and the FAR is 2. There is also an unfinished basement currently used for storage and mechanicals but could be used for another living space is properly dug out and finished. You are near the train, shopping, dining and all the conveniences that this neighborhood has to offer. This home is in a very prime location and it will not last long. This is a phenomenal investment.
186 Skillman St, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,296 sqft multi-family in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1901. It last sold for $1,075,000 on Aug 6, 2019. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2011 with an asking price of $1,300 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 21, 2011. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,521,400, with a rent estimate of $3,758/month.

Home Details for 186 Skillman St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1901Year Updated: 1901
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1188 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 6, 2019
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,075,000
May 6, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$950,000
Apr 22, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$950,000
Jun 21, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,300
Jun 5, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$1,300

Market trends in Bedford-Stuyvesant

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$995K
$32.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$829
$40MoM
Available listings
184
1MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Bedford-Stuyvesant

At least 2012 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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  • Saktagracia
    "You could see alot of dogs in this area you need a specific time to walk your dog and some times people don’t scrub the waste from their dogs "
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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
    "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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Frequently asked questions about 186 Skillman St

  • What is 186 Skillman St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 186 Skillman St in Brooklyn, NY is $1,521,400.
  • What is the price history for 186 Skillman St?
    186 Skillman St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $1,075,000 in August 2019.
  • 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 $995K. That is down $32.5K from the prior month.

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