196 Berkeley Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11217
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196 Berkeley Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Park Slope
  • 6 Beds
  • 4,120 sqft

$6,703,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $37,993/mo*
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$6,703,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $37,993/mo*
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6 Beds
4,120 sqft

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Description

This North Slope beauty has grand proportions, an elegant lay out, superb original details and is perfectly located near the trains, the park, and on the cusp of two fantastic neighborhoods: Park Slope and Prospect Heights. Currently it is configured as an upper triplex with 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths and a one bedroom garden rental. The expansive and gracious double parlor has 2 defined seating areas and flows into the eat- in kitchen. Two large sets of double doors lead to a lovely deck which overlooks the South facing garden and makes the beauty of the outdoors easily accessible and easy for entertaining. The parlor floor retains many original detailsincluding a full length pier mirror, stained glass transoms, decorative fireplaces, parquet floors, shutters and restored plaster work and crown moldings. These magnificent details coupled with the oversized windows and soaring ceilings make this a light filled and stunning living space. Take the stairs up to the 3rd floor where you will find a massive master bedroom with 3 floor to ceiling windows, a Juliet balcony with original iron work and a decorative fireplace. This room is connected by a pass through with pre war vanities to a second large bedroom. The sun filled 4th floor houses the remaining 3 bedrooms.The house could easily be reconfigured to incorporate the garden level or left as is to collect a high rental income. Situated on a beautiful tree lined street and in close proximity to Prospect Park, the subways, the Farmers' Market, the Brooklyn Museum, Botanic Gardens and the best that Park Slope and Prospect Heights has to offer this home is perfectly located. This spacious, light filled and elegant home awaits your finishing touches.
196 Berkeley Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11217 is a 6 bedroom, 4,120 sqft townhouse in Park Slope, built in 1899. It last sold for $6,650,000 on Aug 6, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $6,703,400, with a rent estimate of $8,641/month.

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Home Details for 196 Berkeley Pl

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1899Year Updated: 1899
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Townhouse

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Garden

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1900 sqft

Price History for 196 Berkeley Pl

DatePriceEventSource
08/06/2025$6,650,000Sold
N/A
05/09/2025$6,650,000ContingentStreetEasy #S1766923
04/23/2025$6,650,000Listed For SaleStreetEasy #S1766923
08/15/2013$3,200,000Sold
N/A
04/25/2013$3,300,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in New York

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$772K
$5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.8%
Price per sq ft
$643
$10MoM
Available listings
18549
515MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$17,161
Assessment$5,821,000
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Comparable Sales for 196 Berkeley Pl

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
27 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.15
Townhouse
$5,700,000
05/26/26
6
4
3,783
407 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.37
Townhouse
$4,896,000
09/09/25
6
4.5
3,520
513 4th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.40
Townhouse
$5,700,000
03/06/26
5
3
4,800
192 Saint Marks Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.36
Townhouse
$5,400,000
02/26/26
8
5
5,675
839 President St, Brooklyn, NY
0.07
Townhouse
$9,500,000
02/27/26
6
5.5
5,863
557 9th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.67
Townhouse
$4,725,000
03/17/26
5
3.5
3,000
270 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY
0.81
Townhouse
$4,800,000
04/20/26
6
3
3,600
537 Pacific St, Brooklyn, NY
0.75
Townhouse
$7,250,000
12/12/25
5
6.5
5,671
230 Bergen St #4, Brooklyn, NY
0.88
Townhouse
$5,650,000
10/10/25
7
5
3,200

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Park Slope

At least 546 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 95 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 86 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 85 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 81 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 64 % Say there are community events

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 39 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

  • 26 % Say parking is easy

  • 17 % Say car is needed

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  • Anhnghiem
    "Park Slope is a great place to raise your kids but it’s definitely expensive and will test your patience. But my kids got a great education, have interesting friends and are very independent. "
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  • Fairygoddess369
    "Parades and lots of block parties different types of events from sports to food from school events to community sports"
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  • Paige Ehlers-Pearl
    "About 35 mins to lower Manhattan via the F train. The G train also provides some access to other parts of Brooklyn "
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  • D.luria
    "Very close to prospect park for off leash hours which we enjoy regularly. It’s also really to find good dogwalkers. "
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  • Paige P
    "Being close the park is such a luxury, particularly during the week when the crowds aren’t large. However, lots of dogs nearby (yay) means lots of bad dog owners (boo)."
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  • Jose Corona
    "Theres always places to go and explore or to try out different cultures as well for food or even stores to shop at "
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  • bdpowell7
    "Fantastic neighborhood. Feels like a community. A lot of families. Great schools. There’s a great food coop. "
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  • Anhnghiem
    "We have lived in Park Slope for over 10 years and we love it. It’s an amazing community and there is so much to do in the neighborhood. "
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  • Gohar Rashid
    "Decent commute it’s good to have B/Q TRAIN CAUSE IF ONE BOT WORKING THE OTHER ONE IS WORKING & b82 bus plays important role too "
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  • Devtysingletary
    "Block parties are alive and well. Great sense of community with a block whatsapp group. Neat little finds on the street. "
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  • William D Duty
    "It’s the R train. So, it’s a long commute sometimes. The bus is pretty nice. It takes an hour at best to get to the upper east side. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of vagrants sleeping on the stoops and some have been violent towards people that live here and children"
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  • Trulia User
    "Brownstone tree lined streets full of families. Halloween. Fall. Good food. Playgrounds. Neighbors. "
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  • Trulia User
    "many other dogs to sniff, plenty of groomers and there’s often free dog cookies in the regular stores"
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  • Trulia User
    "It is like any other neighborhood in Brooklyn it has its shay areas but for the most part it is a beautiful piece of Brooklyn "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great restaurants, friendly people who make a good living but are humble and interesting and well cultured!"
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  • Trulia User
    "I see people walking their dogs all the time. Prospect Park is also a very popular place for dog owners to bring their dogs during off leash hours. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a huge park, a small park, many schools and children and parents. There are dogs, dog walkers, and friendly dog owners. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of families and preschools in the area. Area full of strollers and dogs! Also has green and shaded streets."
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  • Trulia User
    "Very easy commute to the city and downtown Brooklyn. Park slope is a short walk to many different lines. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice family neighborhood with nice places to eat and shop. Many parks around friendly for kids and pets."
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  • Trulia User
    "This is actually not my neighborhood, but I jog around in this neighborhood a lot. I feel pretty safe around here."
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy commute to Manhattan with multiple train lines nearby. Park Slope is a beautiful, quiet residential neighborhood of brownstones and other low profile housing. Great family neighborhood. It doesn’t get better than this in NYC."
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  • Trulia User
    " I don’t know. I don’t have a dog. I have never owned a pet. There are plenty of pets around though. Lots of parks"
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 25 years. I have seen drastic changes for the good since I moved here. There are lots of families and most people seem friendly. "
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  • Hazuki A.
    "Street fairs and farmers markets, barbecues in Prospect Park, music performances on the streets For children and adults. In the summer, they have celebrate Brooklyn! Which invites wonderful artists to perform at the band shell in Prospect Park. Often the zoo and the botanical Garden hosts events."
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  • Metcalfe78
    "Fifth avenue street fairs each year; the Halloween parade on 7th Ave; plant sales at the local community garden; the Cherry Blossom Festival at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens "
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  • Rajalingam J.
    "I have lived here for 20yrs and love it everyday!! Park Slope has beautiful brownstones. Prospect Park is the jewel in the crown!!"
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  • Drewcreid
    "Prospect Park is a huge attraction for dog owners. Off leash in early morning is very fun for the pups. "
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  • Sandra P.
    "The neighborhood offers excellent public transportation access (be it subway, bus, bike share, or Long Island Railroad) and easy access to major thoroughfares."
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  • Chris L.
    "There can be a bit of garbage you have to watch out for. Our dog likes to look for street food which isn't good. "
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  • Nicholas H.
    "It’s a nice, pretty, relatively quiet neighborhood with good public schools and lots of green space."
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  • Wbarbot
    "Tree lined streets, good restaurants Prospect Park within walking distance and one of the best school school districts in NYC . District 15"
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  • Kristina.galassi
    "It’s very family friendly, so close to the park, lots of great places to eat and small businesses to shop at. Other than the enormous price tag, it’s a fantastic neighborhood!"
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  • Dianamccorry
    "There’s a pretty fun Halloween decorating contest every year, but the best events are the free concerts at the Prospect Park Bandshell!"
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  • Ashleynfoley
    "Just the community itself not so much the events.. it really is a place where people live, go to events in the City and be with you’re family here :) "
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  • Lisa P. K.
    "Park Slope is a great neighborhood to raise a family. It is a wonderful community with great schools and resources for kids."
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  • Erin S.
    "Very short. Trains are ok. Depends on exactly where you are. About 45 min to Midtown. Close to f trains where I am"
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  • Kyle K.
    "Block parties, great schools, street fairs, outside dining, and stoop drinks. Great neighborhood for dogs too."
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  • Adela C.
    "Great area, close to restaurants, transportation, and Prospect Park. Great for walking and families! "
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