1981 E 26th St, Brooklyn, NY 11229
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FOR SALE

$999,000

Original price: $1,100,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,184 sqft

1981 E 26th St, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Sheepshead Bay
Est. Mortgage $5,948/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1940
$844/sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1981 E 26th St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:One-family brick homeQuiet tree-lined blockOne-and-a-half bathsThree bedrooms
First time on the market, don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to own a one-family brick home ideally situated on a quiet, tree-lined block in prime Madison, one of Brooklyn’s most desirable residential neighborhoods. Offering three bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths, this home features a full finished basement providing valuable additional living and recreational space, along with a garage and shared driveway for added convenience. In need of renovation, this property presents an exciting opportunity to bring your vision to life and create the perfect dream home tailored to your personal style and needs. Priced right to sell, this home offers tremendous potential in a highly sought-after community. Conveniently located near places of worship, the B44 and B3 bus lines, and the wonderful variety of shops, restaurants, cafés, and everyday conveniences along Avenue U, with beautiful Marine Park nearby for outdoor recreation, relaxation, and year-round activities.
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Property Website
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listing by: Century 21 Homefront, (917) 903-3030
King H Li
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1842166
Also Listed on BNYMLS.

Home Details for 1981 E 26th St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1184 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Washer/Dryer
Heating & Cooling
No Cooling
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood
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No View

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
No Garage

Days on Market

Days on Market: 41

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $999,000Price Per Sqft: $844

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: Madison

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: S1842166

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1184 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Resale

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: S1842166Listing Url

Additional Information

STREETEASY Property ID: 9648478STREETEASY Building ID: 6602341

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Sheepshead Bay
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What Locals Say about Sheepshead Bay

At least 1095 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 77 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 65 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 55 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 51 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say car is needed

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 39 % Say parking is easy

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

  • 27 % Say there are community events

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  • Unspecified
    "The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. Close to the public transportation. 45 minutes to Midtown in the city. "
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  • Volodya.piasetskij1998
    "Close to everything what you need Nice and cosy neighbourhood Good choice if you didn’t have your own car "
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  • Michael Mohammed
    "Block Parties throughout the neighborhood. It gives everybody in the surrounding areas to come over and mingle with others from the neighborhood. Communication amongst neighbors build togetherness in tough times. "
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  • Suanita Sua
    "Hello it’s important to know that the school district is safe and reliable. The neighborhood is safe."
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  • Asselkuchukova
    "Love Sheepshead Bay Area, safe , great restaurants and great day cares, close to beach, nice and safe area. Good shopping here, deli. Everything close. A lot of parking places, good schools"
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  • K6jjj7pcrz
    "It’s more family friendly and safer than Manhattan. Streets and trash cans could be maintained better though. "
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  • Jenaycampbell20
    "Yes I think it is imported from parents not just everyone in general to know where they would be living and things like that "
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  • Dshippley9
    "My train station is 15 minutes walk but busses are also an option. However, waiting for the buss can take longer than walking. "
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  • Dina
    "Sheepshead Bay is a great place to raise a family, depending on what area you are in… It can change from beautiful and well maintained, and then four blocks later it can look like a completely different neighborhood… I would not allow my children out to late at night as there are some bars around the neighborhood and the restaurants people do come from other places to eat there, but the crowd can change quickly. Otherwise most of sheepshead Bay is a great neighborhood. I would visit at night before I actually moved in to that particular home on that particular block."
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  • Trulia User
    "I live here for 3 years and have a child. It’s safe and friendly place. We have Russian speakers around and good stores. I like cafes and restaurants here. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Convenient to public transportation. Lots of of good local restaurants and supermarkets. Good public schools."
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  • Trulia User
    "It is near the manhattan beach. There are many restaurant serves different types of food. There are also supermarkets, churches around the neighborhood. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great place to live…quiet neighborhood with lively culture and great entertainment ! Markets are spectacular as well"
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  • Trulia User
    "Russian speakers are around here. Many stores and restaurants. Russian Daycares and Doctors. Good beaches and sidewalks "
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  • Trulia User
    "We have a lot of stores and restaurants around and beaches. This is a save place for leaving. It’s clean and friendly neighbourhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "I like this area and I want to live here. he is the most calm, secure and comfortable. a lot of shop and transport."
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  • Trulia User
    "B4 should have more buses, waiting time is too long "
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  • Trulia User
    "The community we have here is much different then any other community we are unique to the finest dot "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everybody is very friendly. All dogs walked on the leads. Owners collecting poo after their dogs. There are shops that allowed dogs in. "
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighbourhood has lot of food stores, kosher food and transportation , I am very comfortable to leave here"
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  • Trulia User
    "Convenience of public transportation and local businesses, groceries, shopping, day care and kids camps "
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  • Trulia User
    "Very friendly and very comfortable for buying food , go to the beach, restaurants, transportation. Lot of fruits store and buffets. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I work around there and it’s convenient for me to live in Sheepsadbay, plus there is many place to go around and beautiful people live in Sheepsadbay "
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  • Trulia User
    "its a nice area but lately crime has been on the rise. however there are quite abit of incredibly good restaurants to choose from and its all within 5-10min of eachother if not less"
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  • Trulia User
    "great neighborhood I love it here, near subway, supermarket., local commercial center, good school..........."
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  • Trulia User
    "None. We barely have community events and the ones that are hosted are exclusive block parties or a summer car show event only during the summer."
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  • Trulia User
    "Russian and Turkish people combination.. Feel like safe.. I would recommend people to live here if you are bored to have crowded place around you. "
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  • Trulia User
    "A lot of different stores and restaurants, great neighborhood but not enough quite. Very close to the beach."
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  • Trulia User
    "Train is very fast paste. Trains arrive on time,very awesome communication,great pools and city parks."
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  • Trulia User
    "great area feel safe living here good people. nice neighborhood I really love it here. feels very dafe lots of food options and stores. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There is lack of playgrounds, no activities for children. But a lot of daycare though. I like this neighbourhood because it’s everything close but here is very loud and overcrowded. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here most of my life. It’s become overcrowded and dirty. The train is convenient. There’s no good food spots. All Eastern European & Mediterranean. Convenient to the beaches. Over priced apartments that aren’t even up to date. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood for dogs but pick up after yours! And be respectful of lifelong residents, no loud cars, music or parties. Everyone here has pets. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everybody is really friendly and welcoming to dog owners. There are some great veterinarians in the area. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The park for sure lot of places to walk and play. It's quiet no loud noises and friendly people. Very dog friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a lot of parks where dogs can play, run around and be safe because it's further from the busy road. We even have a beach that only locals know about and many residents bring their dogs to that beach. "
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  • Trulia User
    "one of the best neighborhood in Brooklyn. Its beautiful attractive and safe to live here. so many great restaurants here and shops ."
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  • Trulia User
    "It's pet friendly and many families own 🐕dogs. However, many of the cooperative apartments in the area do not allow larger dogs."
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  • Trulia User
    "2 blocks up and which can take you to the nearest subway that connects to major trains. Pretty convenient! "
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  • Trulia User
    "bus is easy ride to train,but If you prefer walking train is 15 min also there express bus that goes into city. Its accessible on weekday and weekend "
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Market trends in Sheepshead Bay

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$523K
$15.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$504
$13MoM
Available listings
348
12MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$980K
Since last month
Decreased$88K (-8.2%)
Since last year
Increased$156K (+19%)
Since last sale
Increased$732K (+295.2%)
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 +54% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$980K
August 2026$1.07M
July 2026$858K
June 2026$831K
May 2026$804K
April 2026$816K
March 2026$823K
February 2026$893K
January 2026$787K
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.
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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
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Bath
Sqft
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0.14
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3
2
1,184
2610 Avenue T, Brooklyn, NY
0.05
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$750,000
12/05/25
3
1
1,800
2011 E 27th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.08
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$940,000
05/04/26
3
2
1,776
2042 Haring St, Brooklyn, NY
0.25
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$750,000
02/27/26
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1,160
2016 E. 28th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.09
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$930,000
12/12/25
3
2
1,785
2024 Haring St, Brooklyn, NY
0.24
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$679,000
05/28/26
3
2
1,980
2063 E 28th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.17
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$780,000
09/08/26
3
1.5
1,785
2040 Haring St, Brooklyn, NY
0.25
Single-Family Home
$900,000
12/29/25
3
2
1,320

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
1978 E 27th St, Brooklyn, NY 11229
0.02
$880,800
3
2
1,833
Off Market
1992 E 26th St, Brooklyn, NY 11229
0.04
$1,023,800
3
2.5
2,000
Off Market
1963 E 27th St, Brooklyn, NY 11229
0.06
$1,030,600
4
2.5
2,160
Off Market
1963 E 27th St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11229
0.06
$1,030,200
4
2.5
2,160
Off Market
1953 E 27th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229
0.07
$730,000
4
3
1,869
Recently Sold
4035 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229
0.08
$2,156,200
3
2
6,000
Off Market
2610 Avenue T, Brooklyn, NY 11229
0.05
$750,000
3
1
1,800
Recently Sold
1923 E 26th St, Brooklyn, NY 11229
0.09
$1,449,500
4
3.5
-
Off Market
1920 E 27th St, Brooklyn, NY 11229
0.10
$1,019,800
3
2
1,162
Off Market
1917 E 26th St, Brooklyn, NY 11229
0.10
$1,599,000
3
2.5
1,854
For Sale

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 3, 2026
Source: BNYMLS #503693
PriceChange
$999,000
Price decreased by 9%
Aug 24, 2026
Source: BNYMLS #503693
PriceChange
$1,100,000
Price decreased by 13%
Aug 13, 2026
Source: BNYMLS #503693
Listed For Sale
$1,260,000
Oct 13, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$248,000
Oct 28, 1996
Source: N/A
Sold
$167,500

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

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Frequently asked questions about 1981 E 26th St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1981 E 26th St?
    Based on a $999,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1981 E 26th St in Brooklyn, NY is approximately $6,000 (about $5,326 principal & interest, $599 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1981 E 26th St compare to homes in Brooklyn?
    1981 E 26th St in Brooklyn, NY is listed at $999,000, about 91% above the $523K median sale price in Brooklyn.
  • What do residents say about the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.
  • What are the closest schools to 1981 E 26th St?
    The closest schools to 1981 E 26th St in Brooklyn, NY are James Madison High School (rated 4/10), Jhs 14 Shell Bank (Middle, rated 6/10), Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb (Elementary/Middle, rated 8/10).
  • Does 1981 E 26th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1981 E 26th St in Brooklyn, NY has laundry facilities.
1981 E 26th St, Brooklyn, NY 11229 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,184 sqft single-family home built in 1940. 1981 E 26th St is located in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by StreetEasy on Aug 13, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# S1842166.