232 N 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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OFF MARKET

$2,193,900

Trulia Estimate
  • Studio
  • 2,356 sqft

232 N 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Williamsburg
Est. Refi. Payment $12,519/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 3, 2019 for $1,230,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.19M
Since last month
Increased$215K (+10.9%)
Since last year
Increased$235K (+12%)
Since last sale
Increased$964K (+78.4%)
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 +1% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$2.19M
August 2026$2.18M
July 2026$1.98M
June 2026$1.84M
May 2026$2.07M
April 2026$1.93M
March 2026$2.15M
February 2026$2.01M
January 2026$1.98M
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
65 Devoe St, Brooklyn, NY
0.39
Townhouse
$1,800,000
09/23/25
8
3
3,480
65 Jackson St, Brooklyn, NY
0.38
Townhouse
$4,000,000
10/01/25
4
5
3,800
987 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY
0.76
Townhouse
$2,775,000
05/28/26
-
2,109
211 Powers St, Brooklyn, NY
0.75
Townhouse
$2,650,000
10/27/25
5
3
2,458
37 Hausman St, Brooklyn, NY
1.13
Townhouse
$1,700,000
10/28/25
6
3
3,000
114 Noble St, Brooklyn, NY
0.95
Townhouse
$3,196,750
10/20/25
5
3
3,120
76 S 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.47
Townhouse
$4,995,000
08/24/26
4
4
3,800
76 S 2nd St #Townhouse 1, Brooklyn, NY
0.47
Townhouse
$4,995,000
07/30/26
4
4
3,800
192 Withers St, Brooklyn, NY
0.66
Townhouse
$3,550,000
12/22/25
4
3.5
2,850
190 Withers St, Brooklyn, NY
0.65
Townhouse
$3,675,000
03/27/26
4
3.5
2,850

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
218 N 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.03
$6,706,200
4
4
4,563
Off Market
105 Roebling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.06
$2,673,400
8
3
-
Off Market
114 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.07
$550,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
211 N 5th St #2A, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.08
$1,836,450
2
2
1,280
Recently Sold
207 N 5th St #PENTHOUSE, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.08
$4,285,100
4
3.5
2,250
Off Market
224 N 6th St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.09
$2,800,000
3
3
1,499
Recently Sold
220 N 6th St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.10
$3,848,400
3
3
2,156
Off Market
100 Roebling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.10
$1,997,000
3
3
2,049
Recently Sold
197 N 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.10
$3,528,900
4
3
2,100
Off Market
340 Metropolitan Ave #PHA, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.06
$2,362,000
3
2
1,300
Off Market
340 Metropolitan Ave #5B, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.06
$1,800,000
2
2
-
For Sale
338 Metropolitan Ave #1, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.06
$3,357,500
3
2
-
Off Market

Local Information

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

Townhouse
Built in 1899
2,356 sqft
$931/sqft

About this House

Located in the heart of Williamsburg, 232 North 5th Street is the perfect opportunity for an investor, developer, or end user. Convert to a single family, convert to a two family and live with income, or take advantage of the 2.2 FAR and expand to approximately 3262SF of condos or rentals in a prime location on a tree-lined street in one of the most dynamic neighborhoods in the city. The property, currently approximately 1483SF, will be delivered with one rent control tenant in place on the top floor and currently measures approximately 20 X 30' on a 21' X 70.75' lot. The property is centrally located just 4 blocks away from the L train station at Bedford Avenue and 3-4 blocks from the G train at Metropolitan Avenue. With neighborhood residential rents exceeding $70 per square foot and condominium sellouts in the $1500 per square foot range, 232 North 5th Street offers a unique residential development opportunity in one of Brooklyn's most sought-after neighborhoods.
232 N 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is a studio, 2,356 sqft townhouse in Williamsburg, built in 1899. It last sold for $1,230,000 on Oct 3, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,193,900, with a rent estimate of $7,403/month.

Home Details for 232 N 5th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3

Property Information

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

Community

Units in Building: 3

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1386 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 3, 2019
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,230,000
Jul 10, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$1,499,000
Apr 9, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$1,499,000
Price decreased by 25%
Feb 4, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$1,999,000
Price decreased by 20%
Jan 16, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$2,500,000

Market trends in Williamsburg

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.3M
$53KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$1.39K
$65MoM
Available listings
241
11MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Williamsburg

At least 1238 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 76 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 40 % Say there are community events

  • 38 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say parking is easy

  • 31 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 27 % Say car is needed

  • 25 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Itsinmyhair
    "The location is really ideal. Manhattan is just a 15 minute train ride away and there are so many great bars, restaurants, clubs, stores and parks within walking distance "
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  • Arq_ramonlora
    "Families can find very good Elementary and middle schools in the area. It’s not the usual but there are a few good choices "
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  • Kelly N
    "It’s so gentrified, everything is so expensive. It’s unfortunate this is where I was raised and I can’t even provide that for my kids anymore. "
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  • Leilani Mason
    "40 minutes to midtown manhattan. I take the ferry or the subway. It’s a little difficult but I do it "
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  • Itsinmyhair
    "Getting your kids into a good school is so hard and extremely expensive. Good child care is difficult to find"
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  • Itsinmyhair
    "New York has the best mix of people and culture. These is always something fun and interesting happening."
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  • Michelle
    "It’s alright. Just like the rest of Brooklyn. It’s all the same. Nothing really gets better. It is what it is"
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  • Lauren Resler-Stupak
    "I drive and subway. My husband takes the subway into Manhattan 6 days a week. My kids walk, scooter, bike. "
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  • Luis M Lopez
    "This neighborhood has morphed into a vibrant community that has tons of options. It has not preserved the culture that once was located here, however."
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived here for 5 years and it definitely got more dangerous since covid but still very nice. Night out is great if you are into that and plenty of restaurants. "
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    "The coffe/bar by the train, crepes, pizza, and bodegas. Loud during work from home hours (by bodegas) & lots of parties in the summer. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Williamsburg is the best aria, everything is close with buildings , like the train station the buses the city bikes the schools the super marketplace that’s why this location is the best!"
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    "Great access to ply lo trznsportatjon and going to the city is very easy because there are trains that "
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    "I've lived in this neighborhood for years now, and it's a very good place to be. Lots of restaurants, bars, parks, shopping nearby. You won't be disappointed, even for just a visit. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The waterfront parks and sport fields, the bicycle lanes, skate park are all nice, but we are waiting for many more parks the city promised all along the water front "
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  • Trulia User
    "I am not a parent and do not have anything relevant for parents of young children in this neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are good schools and a really great community here for raising kids. The parks and playgrounds are plentiful. "
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  • Trulia User
    "People don’t really clean after their pets for the most part . A lot of people also don’t train their dogs properly ."
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  • Trulia User
    "Never a dull moment living here. Does get loud during the summer but you'll get use to it; also dog friendly"
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  • Trulia User
    "food, parties, people, trains, busses, city bikes, etc this area is full of fun and family activities "
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  • Trulia User
    "parks, gyms, recreation centers, dance studios, karate schools, parades, bars, restaurants, centers, etc.."
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  • Trulia User
    "I walk to work or I take a short L train ride. If the train isn’t running and I don’t walk I’ll get a quick Uber. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I really don’t know but Halloween is very popular on my neighborhood. Also we have really nice parks, Bar and restaurants "
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy subway access and freeway near by with Williamsburg bridge and Midtown tunnel access to the city."
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    "There are lot of public places to go out with kids. The schools in the neighbourhood are great and the public transport is safe to travel with kids "
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  • Trulia User
    "Super easy transport to Manhattan via train, bus, or ferry! It you work from home, lots of coffee shops and coworking spaces if you need to escape your apartment. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The constant building of high rise apartments priced at ridiculous high minimums for terrible and rushed work. Awful people moving in who treat the side walk like a dumpster. Broken glass and dog poop, rats and garbage everywhere. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many green spaces and places to play for children. There are dog & skate parks also. Sprinkler in the summer and kids making snow people in the winter."
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  • Trulia User
    "There’s a freshness to the whole place. Granted there’s a lot of new construction , but it’s more an attitude of the people to do something new."
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  • Nancy
    "I live here for 7 years. I do like the fact that you are literally close to everything by just a walk away. Also the city is like 15 minutes ride on the L train which is my closest train station. We have a fresh market at MCcarren park every Saturday morning from 8-2pm. Lots of lots of restaurants and coffee shops..🥰"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of people have dogs here and walk their dogs around in the area; there are several nice parks and dog runs"
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  • Trulia User
    "lively and bustling however it's gotten very expensive to live here one of the most expensive in brook and in NYC "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of dogs, couple of parks, some bars and restaurants are relaxed about dogs. Dog parks available are a little small or a little dirty. The area could use better space for off lead. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of people with dogs and there are a couple of parks around with dog parks as well. Most people are very friendly with dogs!"
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  • Trulia User
    "dog 🐕 owners some pick up after their dogs some don't.. alot of dog owners don't even put there dogs on a lease they just let them walk by themselves."
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  • Trulia User
    "Big puppy boom + WFH boom during Covid — lots of nice dogs and neighborhood pup friends. Welcome to enjoy street dining and outdoor seating at cafes and bars."
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  • Trulia User
    "we have different community events throughout the year. Such as park gatherings, street vending, and yearly holidays such as Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. "
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  • Trulia User
    "there are local fairs and farmers markets that go on all the time. everybody is friendly and it is a very family oriented area."
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    "Seeing other dog owners walking their dogs and the dog parks and other dog friendly places. Lots of parks and dogs. "
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    "Cafe, restaurants, artist,Netflix productions ,young atmosphere that makes you feel alive. If you live in Williamsburg you will be the envy of the entire country !!! "
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Frequently asked questions about 232 N 5th St

  • What is 232 N 5th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 232 N 5th St in Brooklyn, NY is $2,193,900.
  • What is the price history for 232 N 5th St?
    232 N 5th St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $1,230,000 in October 2019.
  • Is Brooklyn a buyer's or seller's market?
    Brooklyn is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Brooklyn?
    The median sale price in Brooklyn is $1.3M. That is up $53K from the prior month.

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