229 Monroe St, Brooklyn, NY 11216
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OFF MARKET

$1,914,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths

229 Monroe St, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Bedford-Stuyvesant
Est. Refi. Payment $11,348/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 31, 2024 for $1,320,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.91M
Since last month
Decreased$21K (-1.1%)
Since last year
Increased$589K (+43.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$630K (+47.7%)
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 +62% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.95M
August 2026$1.97M
July 2026$1.89M
June 2026$1.9M
May 2026$1.94M
April 2026$1.88M
March 2026$1.84M
February 2026$1.87M
January 2026$1.67M
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
69 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,725,000
05/04/26
4
4
2,430
569 Throop Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.51
Single-Family Home
$900,000
07/21/26
2
2
597
100 Lexington Ave #1F, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Single-Family Home
$1,700,000
07/13/26
3
2
1,747
539 Kosciuszko Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.98
Single-Family Home
$1,015,000
12/08/25
3
2.5
1,401

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
253 Monroe St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11216
0.05
$1,700,000
8
5
2,800
Recently Sold
252 Monroe St, Brooklyn, NY 11216
0.03
$1,600,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
246 Monroe St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11216
0.03
$2,373,500
7
4
3,100
Off Market
278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
0.08
$3,100,000
6
3
-
Recently Sold
294 Quincy St #3A, Brooklyn, NY 11216
0.07
$743,300
2
1
700
Off Market
211 Monroe St #2FAM, Brooklyn, NY 11216
0.04
$3,099,900
6
7
4,000
For Sale
292 Quincy St #4F, Brooklyn, NY 11216
0.07
$1,144,200
3
2
956
Off Market
234 Monroe St, Brooklyn, NY 11216
0.04
$2,772,700
5
5
-
Off Market
235A Madison St, Brooklyn, NY 11216
0.05
$2,725,400
5
3.5
2,800
Off Market
314 Quincy St, Brooklyn, NY 11216
0.09
$2,759,500
5
5
3,063
Off Market
230 Monroe St, Brooklyn, NY 11216
0.05
$2,579,700
5
4
2,400
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1905

About this House

Welcome to 229 Monroe Street. Classic single family Brownstone Townhouse in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. This brownstone is ideally set on a beautiful tree-lined block. This property still has original details preserved from when the property was built. This beautiful home has high ceilings throughout the home, large spacious bedrooms, generous closet space and large windows to allow natural light to penetrate into the rooms. This brownstone has 5 bedrooms/2 bathrooms. The garden level has living room, dining room, kitchen, full bathroom and access to the backyard. The second floor consists of a bedroom and an additional room that can be used for bedroom, living room, office space etc. The third floor has 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. The basement is unfinished but has a washer and dryer set up and storage space. The backyard is perfect for entertaining and much more. Close to lots of transportation, including the G train. Plenty of shopping nearby, restaurants, gyms, etc. This home has lots to offer, a must see!
229 Monroe St, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-family home in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1905. It last sold for $1,320,000 on May 31, 2024 (8% below the $1,439,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,914,000, with a rent estimate of $6,475/month.
Contact this Building
Property Website
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Jeloni Cunningham
Excell Choice Realty
Kwesi Cunningham
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1652566

Home Details for 229 Monroe St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Washer/DryerLaundry: Inside
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood
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Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1905
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,439,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: Bedford-Stuyvesant

HOA

Has an HOA

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Resale

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: S1652566Listing Url

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: LaundrySTREETEASY Property ID: 24137128STREETEASY Building ID: 6421698

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 31, 2024
Source: BNYMLS #472663
Sold
$1,320,000
Feb 22, 2024
Source: BNYMLS #472663
Pending
$1,439,000
Dec 6, 2023
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3465948
PriceChange
$1,439,000
Price decreased by 4%
Mar 21, 2023
Source: BNYMLS #472663
Listed For Sale
$1,499,000

Market trends in New York

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$818K
$21.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$704
$22MoM
Available listings
16526
1221MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Bedford-Stuyvesant

At least 2012 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 72 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say there are community events

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 39 % Say parking is easy

  • 34 % Say it's quiet

  • 31 % Say car is needed

  • 25 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Saktagracia
    "You could see alot of dogs in this area you need a specific time to walk your dog and some times people don’t scrub the waste from their dogs "
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  • Clint Newsom
    "It’s a good neighborhood schools could probably be improved. There are probably opportunities for more family, friendly restaurants, and the trash and dog poop can be a bit overwhelming at times."
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  • Smneze
    "Good place with a great price. The kitchen is well equipped and has everything you need."
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  • Munecabella2021
    "They good for doing Halloween and Christmas and when it comes to thanksgiving they are very nice and respectful "
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  • Ozara Jonnson
    "community meetings & tips to keep the neighborhood safe. movies nights, bake sales at the park!! The neighborhood is safe/ feel safe. Bus stations/ train stations is close by! Lots of restaurants/ supermarkets/ farmers market also coffee shop/ ice cream shops. "
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  • Swiftthabest
    "There are lots of dog parents here so very easy for them to interact. Everyone i've met with a dog is also very friendly "
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  • Jasmine Hines
    "Perfect here Great Historical Neighborhood Can’t wait to be apart of this great community. I would recommend Brooklyn to people who looking for growth and real family like places . Homes of the great people there"
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  • Jay Williams
    "Lots of trees and parks and space. Some owners don't pick up after their dogs. Some owners walk their dogs off the leash. "
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  • Jay Williams
    "People walk their dogs often, but owners don't often pick up after their dogs. Most people will leave you alone. There are a lot of trees in the neighborhood, as well as a few parks, but they require leashes. "
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  • SN
    "Throughout the neighborhood and the year you can see block parties celebrating the neighborhood and its community as well as community gardens."
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  • Trulia User
    "Yes the subway is a block away so its very easy to get anywhere in nyc. Buses run west to east so thats great too"
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  • Elena Carey
    "Von king park is dog haven, off leash hours before 9am and a dog park that is lovely when it’s not rained out. "
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  • Josh
    "Short. Very short. I’m usually in the city on the Lower East Side in 15 minutes or less during the day. "
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  • Trulia User
    "During the summer time block party’s and other activities for children make the community a blast to be apart of "
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  • Josh
    "I live close to the J train which gets me to work on the LES in about 15 minutes during the day, but, minimum 30 minutes at nights. "
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  • Dashawn Williams
    "It feels like home and it always will. The are definitely has changed but for the better in my opinion."
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  • Aisha
    "There are many dogs around. All sizes too. If you’re social the dog people will speak to you. "
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  • PinPin
    "Gentrified more and more, great tight knit community, really relaxed compare to Fort Greene/Clinton Hill area. Arts & Letters have been amazing and goes up to middle school "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for a few months not and I don’t feel safe. The street is always decorated with dog mess and garbage. Wouldn’t recommend. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived on this neighborhood in the past and it was great then and I still love it trying to move back "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice community and clean streets, good lighting. Good food markets and restaurants close by. School are Ali’s close and easy to get to. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The schools are not great, but the teachers are very caring. There are a few public housing spaces that may generate some unpleasant circumstances, but once you get used to it and get to know the people, it’s fine."
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  • Trulia User
    "lived here since 2004, it has been an interesting to see the are change over the years. the mix of people all wanting community "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for three years now. Before then I lived a five minute walk away, but a different zip code. I practically lived here all my life. This neighborhood is full of friendly people who genuinely care about their properties. They take great care of what’s theirs. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived I. This neighborhood since birth. It’s always cool safe and family oriented. I love this place "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a relatively easy. I’m at least a 1 to 10 minutes walk to a bus stop or a train station. And it doesn’t matter what time of the day, it’s generally safe to walk to and from home. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Block parties during the summer time, they close off the street and people barbecue and blow up bounce for kids"
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  • Trulia User
    "Wonderful neighborhood safe and very friendly, the blocks are tree lined and houses well maintained "
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  • Trulia User
    "Community events are nonexistent. We have a street party every year but it’s doesn’t have a community feel. It’s mostly the people who have lived on my street for a long time who don’t like new comers or reach out to new people who move in"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are lots of families in the neighborhood and many things for kids to do. Some playgrounds would benefit from a makeover. But otherwise no complaints! "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great area for shopping People and neighborly it’s an amazing area to live and fantastic I recommend people coming to this neighborhood it’s family oriented it’s fantastic I love it here"
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in the neighborhood for two years. I love the vibrant and friendly vibe. there are plenty of great coffee shops and restaurants and public transportation is also very good"
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood is in a great area in-between the J and the A/C so if you have to commute into Manhattan it's is pretty easy. With the exspansion of the citi bikes most corners you can easily grab a bike for short rides if you don't feel like riding the bus."
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  • Trulia User
    "Our Area in Bed Stuy has Block parties, stoop socials, Block Associations, engaged residents, community gatherings and speaking to your neighbors! "
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  • Trulia User
    "Block parties are good way to meet your neighbors. It happened during summer time. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Tree lined blocks but new renovation all over. Brooklyn is in the house. I’d recommend it to anyone. "
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  • Trulia User
    "my commute is about 25 minutes. traffic is just insane. with the construction and bus and bike lanes. the city is making sure traffic gets progressively worse. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I use a car most of the time but when I do use the subway it's pretty good their a lot of homeless people in the morning but that's it "
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood is very decent to have your kids the schools are great and it’s a community neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is dirty and noisy and people drive dangerously. People sell and do drugs in the open. There are no decent parks. "
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Frequently asked questions about 229 Monroe St

  • What is 229 Monroe St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 229 Monroe St in Brooklyn, NY is $1,914,000.
  • What is the price history for 229 Monroe St?
    229 Monroe St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $1,320,000 in May 2024.
  • Is Brooklyn a buyer's or seller's market?
    Brooklyn is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Brooklyn?
    The median sale price in Brooklyn is $818K. That is up $21.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 229 Monroe St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 229 Monroe St in Brooklyn, NY has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 229 Monroe St?
    The lot at 229 Monroe St in Brooklyn, NY is about 0.04 acres (1,667 sq ft).

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