188 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
OFF MARKET

$1,871,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,300 sqft

188 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Bay Ridge
Est. Refi. Payment $10,681/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 12, 2022 for $1,555,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.87M
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$169K (+9.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$334K (+21.4%)
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 +86% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.89M
July 2026$1.89M
June 2026$1.88M
May 2026$1.87M
April 2026$1.8M
March 2026$1.8M
February 2026$1.77M
January 2026$1.76M
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
160 81st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,875,000
04/02/26
4
3
3,135
8311 Colonial Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.24
Single-Family Home
$2,285,000
08/28/26
4
2.5
2,372
7523 Narrows Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
05/15/26
6
2
2,841
7404 Colonial Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
12/31/25
4
3.5
2,600
7607 Colonial Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,599,000
08/24/26
3
2
1,792
126 87th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.43
Single-Family Home
$1,525,000
01/23/26
3
2
1,600
38 87th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.49
Single-Family Home
$1,820,000
10/30/25
3
2.5
2,240
74 81st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.26
Single-Family Home
$2,600,000
03/23/26
6
4.5
3,000
528 Bay Ridge Parkway, Brooklyn, NY
0.54
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
10/15/25
6
3
3,491
8016 Colonial Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.15
Single-Family Home
$2,000,000
10/08/25
5
2.5
2,302

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
7905 Ridge Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.04
$1,806,300
6
3
2,835
Off Market
173 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.04
$1,899,000
3
3
2,150
For Sale
8015 Ridge Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.08
$2,275,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
8015 Ridge Blvd #1, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.08
$2,275,000
5
3.5
2,436
Recently Sold
236 79th St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.09
$829,500
2
1
-
Off Market
235 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.09
$1,999,000
7
3
-
For Sale
211 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.09
$2,190,700
4
3.5
3,000
Off Market
149 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.07
$1,716,500
3
3
1,536
Off Market
149 79th St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.07
$1,716,500
3
3
1,536
Off Market
242 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.10
$1,435,000
3
2.5
1,782
Off Market
136 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.08
$1,515,300
3
2
1,512
Off Market
136 78th St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.08
$1,433,100
3
2
1,512
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1920
Living Area
2,300 sqft
Price/Sqft
$814

About this House

This home is fully detached and has 5 bedrooms. First floor has an enclosed front porch, a living room with a wood burning fireplace. There is a formal dining room and an eat-in-kitchen. Also on this floor is a 1/2 bath with a window. The second floor has 3 nice sized bedrooms and a full bath. The third level has an additional 2 bedrooms. The basement is fully finished with a bath. The yard has a slate patio and provides a nice space for outdoor relaxing and entertaining. A one car garage and a shared driveway. This home is convenient to Shore and restaurants on 3rd Avenue, plus subway and express bus are few blocks away.
188 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,300 sqft single-family home in Bay Ridge, built in 1920. It last sold for $1,555,000 on May 12, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,871,500, with a rent estimate of $7,863/month.

Home Details for 188 79th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2.75

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3049 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 21, 2023
Source: RE/MAX International
ListingRemoved
May 12, 2022
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,555,000
Apr 18, 2022
Source: RE/MAX International #451203
Pending
$1,565,000
Apr 18, 2022
Source: RE/MAX International
ListingRemoved
Mar 4, 2022
Source: BNYMLS #451203
Pending
$1,565,000

Market trends in Bay Ridge

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$586K
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$579
Available listings
186
1MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Bay Ridge

At least 1010 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 67 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 49 % Say it's quiet

  • 48 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say car is needed

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

  • 21 % Say parking is easy

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    "I’ve lived here about a year. The neighborhood feels safe, close to the water and variety of restaurants in the area."
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    "Traumatic long slow unreliable convoluted exhausting frustrating and there’s also a bad parking situation. "
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    "No. Hard to walk them. Rules and fines for failure to scoop and bag poop. Not enough yard space and dogs have to worry about getting hurt by other animals. "
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    "I like this neighborhood it has everything near by and its very neighborly also its very calm and safe"
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    "Ok area. Close to public transportation. There are many areas that are mainly Latinos. There are nice parks and areas where you can access the ocean."
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    "Very safe. Very diverse. Lots of Arabs and Italian. Many nice restaurant. Nice ocean walk. Nice parks. Very kids friendly "
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    "My neighbor hood has the 68 police station, there’s a bi beautiful park down the block. There’s kids everywhere. People walking there dogs."
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    "It is clean and the other dog lovers are pretty awesome to be around. I think that there are a lot of parks. "
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    "A lot of Park areas. Near water. some dogs owners are not cleaning after their dogs Save area can walk 24/7 with the Dogs outside "
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    "R train and buses. Not bad, could be faster since these are the only options. Express bus is a good option but a bit too expensive"
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    "Very safe, schools are good. Great restaurants. They also have great 24 hour deli if your hungry in the middle of the night."
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    "Safe neighborhood and lots of young families. Avenue has everything you need and great restaurants. No car needed! Parking is a challenge though."
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    "it's nice here, the parks are so nice for kids to play, clean, the Parks on shore road are nice, very nice."
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Frequently asked questions about 188 79th St

  • What is 188 79th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 188 79th St in Brooklyn, NY is $1,871,500.
  • What is the price history for 188 79th St?
    188 79th St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $1,555,000 in May 2022.
  • 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 $586K.
  • How big is the lot at 188 79th St?
    The lot at 188 79th St in Brooklyn, NY is about 0.07 acres (3,049 sq ft).

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