234 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
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OFF MARKET

$1,665,100

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  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,025 sqft

234 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Kensington
Est. Refi. Payment $9,910/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 16, 1995 for $243,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.67M
Since last month
Decreased$31K (-1.9%)
Since last year
Increased$30K (+1.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$1M (+576%)
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 +33% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$1.65M
September 2026$1.68M
August 2026$1.68M
July 2026$1.63M
June 2026$1.65M
May 2026$1.59M
April 2026$1.63M
March 2026$1.69M
February 2026$1.65M
January 2026$1.63M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
62 Louisa St, Brooklyn, NY
0.37
Multi-Family Home
$1,510,000
04/13/26
5
2
1,872
257 Dahill Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.43
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$960,000
04/30/26
4
3
2,000
21 E 4th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.38
Multi-Family Home
$1,840,000
03/27/26
4
3
1,800
222 Albemarle Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.14
Multi-Family Home
$1,850,000
02/05/26
6
3
2,336
404 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.61
Multi-Family Home
$1,350,000
12/12/25
2
1
3,000
207 Prospect Park SW #4A, Brooklyn, NY
0.40
Multi-Family Home
$939,000
12/03/25
2
1
900
1209 37th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.60
Multi-Family Home
$1,525,000
07/30/26
5
2
1,380
392 E 7th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.37
Multi-Family Home
$1
07/23/26
5
2
1,782
319 Vanderbilt St, Brooklyn, NY
0.43
Multi-Family Home
$1,300,000
12/08/25
4
3
2,670

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
230 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.00
$2,108,100
6
3
2,880
Off Market
236 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.00
-
1
1
-
Off Market
236 E 5th St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.00
$660,400
1
1
700
Off Market
236 E 5th St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.00
$766,500
1
1
900
Off Market
228 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
$2,020,600
6
5
3,470
Off Market
240 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
$1,838,600
Studio
-
2,472
Off Market
226 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
$1,671,500
Studio
-
2,820
Off Market
242 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
$2,102,100
5
2
2,648
Off Market
224 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$1,695,800
1
1
2,820
Off Market
222 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$1,638,600
2
2
1,190
Off Market
225 E 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$1,686,900
2
1
1,740
Off Market
225 E 4th St #18, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$652,300
Studio
1
450
Off Market
227 E 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$1,554,100
Studio
-
1,632
Off Market
223 E 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$1,584,100
4
2.5
1,800
Off Market
246 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$1,701,600
7
2
1,772
Off Market
229 E 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$1,585,700
3
2.5
1,740
Off Market
221 E 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$1,970,400
3
3
2,160
Off Market
231 E 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$1,644,600
Studio
-
1,632
Off Market
219 E 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$1,176,900
Studio
-
972
Off Market
218 E 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$1,998,400
6
2.5
-
Off Market

Local Information

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

Multi-Family
Built in 1901
1,025 sqft
$1,624/sqft

About this House

sprawling 3 large bedroom apartment. queen sized plus plus bedrooms all around. truly over 1000 square feet of living space in this original pre war multi family walk up. this is a floor -through apartment. it runs the entire fifth floor from front to back. one apartment per floor in this original 5 story 5 family building. completely refreshing and civilized to stroll through the original layout with original wood floors throughout. spacious rooms with roomy foyers separating the bedrooms off the living room. big , deep closets abound. the center living room with decorative fireplace hosts large couches and stuffed chairs, big screen tv and 4 perosn dining.
the extra large bathroom has a deep tub and an awesome separate shower stall . step into the large , bright kitchen with bottom loading fridge, dishwasher, stone counter tops and modern cabinets galore.
one months rent. one months security. no brokers fee. heat and hot water is INCLUDED!
yes, its an apartment flooded with light, tree top views with birds chirping just out the window on the TOP FLOOR . 4 flights up. i love it.
234 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,025 sqft multi-family in Kensington, built in 1901. It last sold for $243,500 on Aug 16, 1995. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2020 with an asking price of $5,895 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 24, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,665,100, with a rent estimate of $3,618/month.

Home Details for 234 E 5th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1901Year Updated: 1901
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Community

Units in Building: 3

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2000 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 24, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$5,895
Jun 17, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$5,895
Jun 2, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$5,350
May 16, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$5,350
Price decreased by 2%
Apr 4, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$5,450
Price decreased by 3%

Market trends in New York

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$833K
$14.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.2%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$723
$18MoM
Available listings
17509
870MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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  • 89% say there are sidewalks
  • 56% say there's holiday spirit
  • 53% say neighbors are friendly
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  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 77 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 46 % Say there are community events

  • 44 % Say it's quiet

  • 40 % Say car is needed

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

  • 29 % Say parking is easy

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    "Farmer market every month or sometimes twice a month or twice a year , very beautiful park not far away "
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    "We are very close to trains and buses. We can also walk or drive. Plan for anywhere between 30-60 min commute. "
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    "Family friendly neighborhood that is diverse. I feel safe here with my young child and have an amazing community of friends with children of a similar age."
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  • Mrsmaignan
    "Commuting is fine. Distance is 10 to 15 minutes to both train line. Grocery Stores are about 10 to 15 minutes also. Plenty of local Stores in the area ."
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    "Halloween parades. Fairs bring in rides for the kids close Cortelyou bet on the island to East 17 Street lotta fun"
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    "Every weekend there are events, especially for children; from neighborhood cleanups to story time. The sidewalks are wider than most places which makes outdoor dining and pop ups a fun addition and leave lots of room to walk."
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    "Lived here my whole life best kept secret in Brooklyn. Close to prospect park and 8 stops to city. Quite family area with good schools."
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    "I lived in this neighborhood for four years and I love this neighborhood and surround area in new York City. "
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    "my kids was born in Flatbush Ave.. never had a issue.. living.in Flatbush Ave . got many friends. lost.many friend's. from my at wtc.. so sad . besides that.no problems at all"
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    "I don't know. I don't go out often but it's a clean neighborhood. I guess everyone would like it here since everything is accessible. "
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    "Last stop in Brooklyn on express bus in Manhattan in 6 min. Safe clean happy area with walking distance to prospect park and horse stable. Lot of family’s, groceries near by and a lot of new restaurants. Parade grounds ball fields and soccer tennis courts walking access as well "
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    "All are not so bad, but this location little cleaned like others location in BROOKLYN, Borough park is very expenses location."
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    "Love the area safe and walk-in distance to prospect park. Express bus 1 stop to Manhattan. And F G train few blocks down "
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    "I live here over 10 years. Lovely, safe and friendly neighborhood. Everything is available in walking distance. "
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    "Crime and not that safe, schools are below average and not enough police especially during evening time "
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  • Brooklynjoe88
    "About an hour to get into Manhattan. The location is just far enough in Brooklyn where you can get a seat in the Am!"
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  • Chalisa.nixon5
    "The neighborhood is quiet and well kept for the most part, i live in the family shelter and what i do know is they should have more rental available for the single women in that shelter"
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  • Amna H.
    "its very safe and quiet. has a lot of stores around and good transportation. I would definitely recommend this neighborhood. "
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  • Matthewwels
    "Events in prospect park including celebrate Brooklyn and the skating rink and Smorgasburg. Haloween is great too."
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  • Nesdesigns
    "Me as a dog owner like that I meet other dog owners, been here since 1996 and raised my 5 children as well schools are also great in this neighborhood. Recommend living in Kensington "
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  • Francescamaso
    "Plenty of families with young kids, playgrounds nearby, good schools, and close to the park. Neighborly and friendly neighborhood represented by many different ethnicities. "
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  • Tushar S.
    "Safe but some parts not so clean. Friendly and very convenient. Been here for 16 years. Very diverse neighborhood."
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Frequently asked questions about 234 E 5th St

  • What is 234 E 5th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 234 E 5th St in Brooklyn, NY is $1,665,100.
  • What is the price history for 234 E 5th St?
    234 E 5th St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $243,500 in August 1995.
  • 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 $833K. That is up $14.83K from the prior month.

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