21 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
OFF MARKET

21 86th St
Brooklyn, NY 11209

Bay Ridge
  • 4 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 4,125 sqft

$2,983,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $16,764/mo*
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$2,983,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $16,764/mo*
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4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,125 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

This very special detached white stucco home sits on the best block in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn and has been a mainstay of the neighborhood since 1930 when it was built. Enjoyed for many years, the expansive 19'x46' residence on a generous 35'x160' lot is in excellent updated condition, and boasts many desirable amenities today's discerning family seeks, like wonderful water views, multiple private outdoor spaces, a fabulous in-ground pool, private driveway, 400 square foot garage, 3 stories of beautifully designed living space plus a finished basement!

Live, work, relax and entertain in this comfortable, elegant gem that has space for everyone! Gorgeous hardwood floors and oversized light-filled windows enhance the ambience. The first level welcomes you into a gracious entryway with closet, leading to a large living room brightened by sets of glass French doors, and adjoining parlor/sitting room. Beyond sits a dining room for enjoying meals and sleek eat-in kitchen for the chef. Both have glass doors accessing the rear patio, with steps down to the beautiful backyard. Your tranquil oasis awaits, featuring grassy lawn area for the kids and pets and a sparkling pool for amazing summer parties. A convenient powder room completes the main level.

Second floor sleeping quarters are highlighted by the primary bedroom suite, a divine retreat with its own lovely front-facing terrace, incredible wall of closets and modern bath. Two secondary bedrooms are equally inviting, with oversized windows, ample closets, and a shared hall bath. The rear bedroom has a private terrace as well with views of the yard and pool. A huge standup windowed attic is perfect for multiple uses such as an office, gym, studio, extra sleeping quarters, you name it. Extending the living space is a finished basement with an enormous recreation/living area, full bathroom with shower, laundry room, utility and mechanical rooms and lots of storage.

If that weren't enough, you'll surely fall in love with the prime location, steps to Shore Road, lush Shore Park, the Belt Parkway, Fort Hamilton High School and Athletic Field, playgrounds and more. Just a few avenues is a great selection of restaurants, shops and services along 3rd Avenue.
21 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 4,125 sqft single-family home in Bay Ridge, built in 1920. It last sold for $2,400,000 on May 10, 2022. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2012 with an asking price of $1,250 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 20, 2012. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,983,700, with a rent estimate of $6,940/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Deck, Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 21 86th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 13Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room, Sun RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump, Radiant, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 4Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleDeckExterior: Other, Stucco, WoodGardenLawnPatio
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Modern

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5600 sqft

Price History for 21 86th St

DatePriceEventSource
05/10/2022$2,400,000Sold
N/A
02/04/2022$2,650,000PendingStreetEasy #4658930
01/18/2022$2,650,000Listed For SaleStreetEasy #4658930
12/29/2021ListingRemovedDouglas Elliman
12/23/2021$2,800,000Listed For SaleDouglas Elliman #4658930
11/23/2021ListingRemovedStreetEasy
10/13/2021$2,650,000PriceChange
StreetEasy #4658930
02/09/2021$2,800,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/08/2020$3,175,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/20/2012$1,250ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/11/2012$1,250Listed For RentAgent 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$21,552
Assessment$1,854,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 21 86th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
74 81st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.23
Single-Family Home
$2,600,000
03/23/26
6
4.5
3,000
8053 Harbor View Ter, Brooklyn, NY
0.22
Single-Family Home
$5,850,000
09/18/25
4
4
2,950
38 87th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,820,000
10/30/25
3
2.5
2,240
160 81st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,875,000
04/02/26
4
3
3,135
8008 Harbor View Ter, Brooklyn, NY
0.29
Single-Family Home
$3,675,000
07/01/26
5
3.5
3,097
264 84th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Single-Family Home
$2,142,860
02/10/26
7
2.5
2,940
13 Marine Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.41
Single-Family Home
$2,050,000
02/23/26
8
3
2,262
8044 Narrows Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.25
Single-Family Home
$2,490,000
01/20/26
5
4.5
3,200
74 81st St #1, Brooklyn, NY
0.23
Single-Family Home
$2,600,000
03/23/26
6
4.5
3,618
38 87th St #1, Brooklyn, NY
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,820,000
10/30/25
4
2.5
2,240

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Neighborhood Overview

Bay Ridge
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What Locals Say about Bay Ridge

At least 1009 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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    "Nice neighborhood, park, retail shops and restaurants and safe. Good travel options ferry, bus, subway"
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    "The various food and restaurants people come her from all over just to eat delicious food plus the neighborhood is still safe "
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    "I’m familiar with the Naibor hood and it’s very people friendly . I used to live in this neighborhood and I loved it easy access to public transportation and grocery stores and restaurants."
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    "The best neighborhood in the world! We love living here. There are parks with amazing views, and very yummy restaurants."
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  • Emamocani
    "It is a good Neighbourhood And it’s safe for family too. they have many supermarkets and restaurant near the home."
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  • Shaimaa Aboelazm
    "Good area and everything around me and neighborhood is nice and I used to live here and the street is clean "
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    "Like to clean the street after walking and don’t throw anything in the street , keep everything clean "
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    "I lived here for 10 years and I love you. I love this Neighbourhood. This is one of the best neighborhoods in New York City, actually in the world."
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  • Gustavo Benito
    " Bay Ridge is a beautiful neighborhood to rise a family. There are beautiful parks restaurants clean and safe street and transportation ear by . "
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    "Bay Ridge has great public schools and lots of young families - it’s a great place to raise a family"
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  • Kayla King
    "We have an amazing block party each year. We also host and attended a lot of holiday events throughout the year hosted by neighbors. Greatest neighborhood I’ve ever lived in!"
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    "Night life is great, close to good restaurants, diverse, close shopping district, trains and buses are near, and people are great "
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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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    "Bay Ridge is a extremely safe and wonderful place to live. It has a great blend of ethnicities and amazing restaurants."
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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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    "I just love the diversity of this neighborhood and community. Lots of variety of cultures and foods and places of worship. "
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    "Lots of green places to walk, dog parks and other dog owners. Sometimes people can be better about cleaning up after their pets. "
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    "Friendly and very nice with good metro and parks good food and safe very awesome place to bike and walk"
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    "You can literally walk in any direction and find food, bars, and shopping. Quiet tree lined streets for families just starting."
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    "festivals and parades family friendly. lots of restaurants and pubs. self contained neighborhood. accessibility to nyc and other boroughs "
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    "there's a few dog runs and nice parks to take a stroll. people are friendly and courteous. there's a beautiful walk along the water where you can take your dog also on in the neighborhood. in general there are a lot of good people. "
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    "The local business district association sponsors 3rd & 5th Avenue Strolls, like block parties along the Avenue a few times a year.. Live music, foods, attractions/rides for kids."
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    "There are street festivals & walks on 3rd & 5th Avenues a few times each year, really brings out the neighborhood. "
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    "Great and easily accessible community that is close to literally everything in NYC. If this area wasn’t as expensive it would be much easier to make my choice about where to buy a. House "
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    "I live open streets, and there are a lot of good restaurants here. They also decorate the streets when there are festivals."
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    "There's a large dog park right by Dyker Beach golf course that's always busy with furry friends for your dog. "
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    "There is a methadone clinic & smack score house around 4ave/53rd street. Keep your kids away. The patrons wander the area, hand out in the subway station. "
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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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    "it's a very dog friendly area, people just need to be respectful and clean up after the animals they've agreed to take care of."
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