196 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
SOLD
FEB 25, 2026

196 Shepherd Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208

East New York
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,240 sqft

$1,055,000

Last Sold: Feb 25, 2026
3% below list $1.09M
$326/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $5,976/mo*
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$1,055,000

Last Sold: Feb 25, 2026
3% below list $1.09M
$326/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $5,976/mo*
Refinance Your Home
6 Beds
3 Baths
3,240 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1901
Living Area
3,240 sqft
Price/Sqft
$326/sqft
Parking
1 Carport Spaces

About this House

Space, style and modern luxury come together at 196 Shepherd Avenue! A meticulously renovated fully detached two family nestled on a beautiful tree lined street of Cypress Hills. This turn key property is the perfect opportunity for buyers looking for space, plus income generating rental property to assist with mortgage payments.

Configured as 3 bedroom 1 bath rental unit which has the ability to generate $3,800/month over a 3 bedroom 1 bath garden unit, which can easily be used as a garden-basement duplex to create additional space.

Both units enjoy expansive sunny & bright living/dining areas which provide great space for entertaining. Beautiful chefs granite kitchens equipped with floor to ceiling custom cabinetry and adorned with a full fleet of stainless steel appliances. Spacious bedrooms equipped with ample closet space, fully tiled bathrooms adorned with state of the art wall & floor tiles and much more! Must see to appreciate.

Renovations include brand new flooring, recessed lighting, updated electrical, heating, and plumbing systems throughout.

This masterfully re-imagined 2 family is conveniently located with close proximity to major transportation which makes commuting a breeze. Just off Fulton Street, Atlantic Avenue, Arlington Avenue. Short blocks to schools, shopping centers, restaurants, cafes, parks and many other vibrant neighborhood amenities.
196 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,240 sqft multi-family in East New York, built in 1901. It last sold for $1,055,000 on Feb 25, 2026 (3% below the $1,088,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,045,500, with a rent estimate of $3,050/month.

Home Details for 196 Shepherd Avenue

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall/Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Carport Spaces: 1Has a CarportNo GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Carport
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 91

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1901
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 039570038

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,088,000Price Per Sqft: $326/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Jan 04 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Brooklyn

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3240 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2500 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 893016Attribution Contact: 631-261-2800Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Gabriel Kashi, (347) 419-5268
Keystone Realty USA Corp, (631) 261-2800
Rachel Shapiro, (516) 810-0881
Keystone Realty USA Corp, (631) 261-2800
Bought with: Morris Zarifpoor, (646) 463-0717, Keystone Realty USA Corp, (631) 261-2800
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#893016

Price History for 196 Shepherd Avenue

DatePriceEventSource
02/25/2026$1,055,000Sold
OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #893016
01/04/2026$1,088,000PendingOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #893016
01/04/2026$1,088,000PendingToActiveOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #893016
12/01/2025$1,088,000PendingOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #932932
11/06/2025$1,088,000Listed For SaleOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #932932
10/22/2025$1,088,000ListingRemovedOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #893016
10/16/2025$1,088,000PriceChange
OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #893016
09/16/2025$1,149,000PriceChange
OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #893016
07/23/2025$1,195,000Listed For SaleOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #893016
03/27/2025$360,000Sold
N/A
04/22/2024ListingRemovedOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3529621
04/06/2024$699,000Listed For SaleOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3529621
03/22/2024ListingRemovedOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3529621
03/16/2024$699,000Listed For SaleOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3529621
03/05/2024ListingRemovedOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3529621
02/05/2024$699,000Listed For SaleOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3529621
07/01/2023ListingRemovedOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3454116
02/23/2023$699,900PendingOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3454116
01/23/2023$699,900Listed For SaleOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3454116
01/23/2001$73,000Sold
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$2,993
Assessment$762,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 196 Shepherd Avenue

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
145 Highland Place, Brooklyn, NY
0.16
Multi-Family Home
$990,000
03/30/26
7
3
2,460
124 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.14
Multi-Family Home
$970,000
08/18/25
6
3
2,048
33 Jerome Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.36
Multi-Family Home
$1,163,000
12/19/25
7
3
3,308
296 Arlington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.11
Multi-Family Home
$1,035,000
05/11/26
6
2
1,560
215 Warwick Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Multi-Family Home
$975,000
08/18/25
5
3
1,964
852 Glenmore Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.34
Multi-Family Home
$995,000
05/20/26
6
3
2,484
3224 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
0.36
Multi-Family Home
$960,000
08/29/25
9
3
3,120
68 Norwood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.34
Multi-Family Home
$975,000
04/15/26
6
3
2,185

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about East New York

At least 2738 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 74 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 48 % Say car is needed

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 40 % Say there are community events

  • 38 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say parking is easy

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Aikoyy013
    "Very quite place kind of people neighbors very high rate elementary school and grocery stores pharmacy something like that "
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  • Trulia User
    "What comes to mind are the parades. Summer pools days when the city closes the street for kids to play with the hydrant water and we do cookout."
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  • mayrelis grullon
    "Great parks, commercials, the train and buses are close . Great school district specially for middle school "
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  • Marilyn Saytue
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 4 years. Calm neighborhood, with easy going neighbors. Thrift stores, eateries, supermarkets, barbershops, schools, churches, mosques, parks, green thumbs gardens and more."
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  • Donsimmonsny36
    "Good place to live nice area schools parks bus train near buy it’s convenient place to be at and easy travel "
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  • Jason St. Bernard
    "Good schools and distance to the school super friendly environment and good for kids enough supermarkets"
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  • Jason St. Bernard
    "Dog parks , very friendly animals and a lot of space for the dog to run free and the shops they have for grooming and cleaning dogs "
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  • Nkkbrathwaite
    "The place is being kept to okay standers. It is a quiet neighborhood with kids in the area that loves dogs."
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  • James Taylor
    "Neighborhood is very family oriented I can walk my dog with no problem. I can go to the store and get whatever I need and I love the hospitality people say good morning and have a great day even say good night."
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  • Sam Firempong
    "Block parties, loud . Not a safe neighborhood. But to each is his own just be careful of the street pharmacists lurking in the corners"
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  • Kerilious jules
    "The place is not bad it’s just like any other neighborhood in America expect some weird stuff from time to time but other than that you should be alright, if you stay out the way people stay out your way very simple."
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  • Stanley Clotaire
    "It’s a very vibrant neighborhood . The community sticks together, the food is great, the park is beautiful "
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  • Jose Cardona
    "There are a lot of restaurants in the area and the transit makes it easy to go anywhere in the city. "
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  • Elkins Martinez
    "There are many dog owners in this area and ontop of that there’s a nice big park nearby for playing catch and fetch petco nearby aswell so yeah a good spot."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s ok I was just so used to the neighborhood has its ups and down, I like that there are multiple parks to take your children to and the transportation is very convenient "
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  • Javaughn Farquharson
    "Quiet, safe neighborhood though it can look intimidating. Not much food options but neighboring areas like Bushwick and Bedstuy are close by"
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  • Kymora Rodney
    "3 train van sic Ac van sic Thankfully , cooperative when delay , can’t complain when it comes to the public "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are no dog parks around here not dog friendly and people are mean all the time cars drive recklessly "
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  • Zelda Bovian
    "It’s a very high crime neighborhood not a good neighborhood to be walking in at night there’s always shootings car theft and a high number of crimes also there is also a lot of fires and not to forget a high number of drug addicts lurking around "
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  • Nunya
    "Wasn’t so bad in 2017 but now its terrible almost got shot last Halloween trick or treating had my first car they stole my parts Very high in gang activity my kid and I was almost stabbed coming home from local school by another student in local school Don’t move here stay in a shelter or where ever you are it’s not worth it "
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  • Jocelyn C
    "People are dog friendly meaning no one is really scared of dogs but people don’t curve their dogs so your dog might eat another dog’s poop."
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  • Wellington_diaz
    "Not a good place to raise your kids. High crime, noisy and too many people in the way. Home prices are too high for a place with little to offer. "
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  • Shellzwilliam76
    "Please get rid of the rats and roaches before renting this property. This property may look nice but there are a lot of hidden surprises you will only experience by living in this property. "
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  • Maria Perez
    "Some areas are very safe. Many places in the area are full of caring neighbors. There’s also lively with different types of culture and music. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The community diversity I lived here for two years and u can’t classify this neighborhood by any race and we all treat eachother with respect "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s more of a neighborhood for older folks not really suitable for young, lively people. It’s not too bad but it’s not my vibe "
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  • Trulia User
    "train access is close to my home but there are limited options. There are also busses that can be used for transportation."
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  • Trulia User
    "I love this neighborhood. It is a great community for families. Love the access to shopping for all needs close by. "
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    "i use to live in the neighborhood i like itit easy to get to the store or train i grown up on hinsdale the neighnor are very frirndly i know ill be okay thetr"
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 20+ years! The Block Parties were among 1st community event. The Old-Timers’ Celebration, cookout, music groups from the ‘70’s & ‘80’s. A chance to see neighbors I haven’t seen in years!!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Horrible not friendly dirty not livable basically a big dump doesn’t feel like home. Not for anyone who wants a basic quality of life"
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  • Trulia User
    "basketball tournament's and alot of community events. Parks are great for the kids would not mind at all buying a place in this neighborhood in the future "
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  • Trulia User
    "almost all the people in the area are Hispanic people and I like it because and I like living in this area because it looks safe and there are also many stores where you can go shopping"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s commute is very easy. n grain and bus are around the area. It’s always very busy. A few buses and only one train which is the J train. "
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  • Trulia User
    "highland Park Logan Park a mix variety of people Spanish Africans caucasians Asians very diverse community"
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    "my commute is very short and my fast. everything is close together. I like living out here better than the Bronxs. I like my commute. I live next to the train that's the best. The shopping area next to trains is a plus."
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    "It’s a good area too live and commute in and the transportation is very well timed and very good also the diversity in the area is very friendly "
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    "It’s Very Well Mixed Races and Very Well Friendly I Would Definitely recommend people to live here because of its diversity "
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  • Trulia User
    "The transportation the train every bus down the block from me. Time for me to start my retirement life this isn't good for me any more"
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  • Trulia User
    "What makes the neighborhood unique is it’s diverseness. We see a multitude of cultures surrounding the neighborhood. Some supermarkets have a unique choice of food items, and include a lot of Caribbean items you might not find in gentrified communities. "
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-07-31 06:33:16 PDT All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Click here for more information