237 E 31st St, Brooklyn, NY 11226
OFF MARKET

$829,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,520 sqft

237 E 31st St, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Flatbush
Est. Refi. Payment $5,082/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 11, 2012 for $387,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$830K
Since last month
Increased$4K (+0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$51K (+6.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$442K (+114.1%)
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 +43% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$830K
September 2026$830K
August 2026$826K
July 2026$828K
June 2026$813K
May 2026$809K
April 2026$772K
March 2026$763K
February 2026$743K
January 2026$752K
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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
3317 Clarendon Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.15
Single-Family Home
$760,000
07/17/26
3
2
1,408
1139 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.26
Single-Family Home
$450,000
02/02/26
3
2.5
1,680
565 E 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.33
Single-Family Home
$720,000
10/22/25
3
2
1,378
163 E 29th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.11
Single-Family Home
$780,000
12/18/25
3
2.5
1,916
3812 Clarendon Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.38
Single-Family Home
$565,000
03/13/26
3
3
1,328
168 E 32nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.13
Single-Family Home
$999,000
04/16/26
5
2
2,000
518 E 40th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Single-Family Home
$636,000
12/31/25
3
1.5
1,280
604 E 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Single-Family Home
$770,000
01/27/26
3
2
1,248
527 E 38th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.40
Single-Family Home
$900,000
06/24/26
4
1.5
1,536
455 East 40th street, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Single-Family Home
$799,000
12/30/25
5
2
1,582

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
239 E 31st St, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.00
$776,900
Studio
-
1,520
Off Market
235 E 31st St, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.00
$854,600
Studio
-
2,090
Off Market
241 E 31st St, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.01
$872,100
Studio
-
1,520
Off Market
233 E 31st St, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.01
$1,020,500
4
1.5
1,520
Off Market
245 E 31st St #3D, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.01
-
2
1
-
Off Market
229 E 31st St, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.01
$785,200
1
1
850
Off Market
245 E 31st St, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.01
$782,400
Studio
-
1,520
Off Market
245 E 31st St #2R, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.01
-
3
2
1,570
Off Market
245 E 31st St #3F, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.01
-
3
2
1,465
Off Market
227 E 31st St, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.02
$779,000
Studio
-
1,520
Off Market
247 E 31st St, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.02
$964,100
5
2
2,090
Off Market
247 E 31st St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.02
-
5
2
2,090
Off Market
238 E 32nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.02
$986,400
5
2
3,300
Off Market
238 E 32nd St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.02
-
3
1
-
Off Market
225 E 31st St, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.02
$837,000
1
2
5,000
Off Market
240 E 32nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.02
$969,200
2
1
3,300
Off Market
236 E 32nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.02
$1,042,400
Studio
-
3,300
Off Market
234 E 32nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.02
$968,400
Studio
-
3,300
Off Market
242 E 32nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.02
$973,800
Studio
-
3,300
Off Market
242 E 32nd St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.02
-
3
1
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School3 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1905
1,520 sqft
$546/sqft

About this House

One Family Brownstone for sale in the heart of East Flatbush. Featuring 3 bdrms, 2bths, large living room, formal dining room, finished bsmt, hardwood floors. Absolutely won't last. For more information please contact Julia Spooner at Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 917-202-0838.
237 E 31st St, Brooklyn, NY 11226 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,520 sqft single-family home in Flatbush, built in 1905. It last sold for $387,500 on Jan 11, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $829,500, with a rent estimate of $4,441/month.

Home Details for 237 E 31st St

Interior Features

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

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1905Year Updated: 1905
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2000 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 11, 2012
Source: N/A
Sold
$387,500
Aug 25, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$399,000
Mar 17, 2011
Source: N/A
Sold
$242,000

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 Flatbush

At least 947 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 90 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 85 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 55 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 43 % Say there are community events

  • 33 % Say it's quiet

  • 32 % Say car is needed

  • 27 % Say there's wildlife

  • 17 % Say parking is easy

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  • S9yzsgky7v
    "It’s evolving every day and continuing to grow. People are friendly. There is new local businesses; restaurants, shops, etc."
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  • Barrya044
    "Receiving free groceries to help support struggling family’s and after school programs to keep our children safe and off the street "
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  • S9yzsgky7v
    "I see a lot of kids in the area. I don’t have any myself, so I’m not sure what kinds of resources are available for them."
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  • Liah B
    "NY can be a tough but great city to raise kids. It’s both an eye-opening and wild experience to take part in."
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  • Vianchy Rosario-Stevens
    "Very diverse area. Shopping stores, and supermarkets are on every corner. Very good schools as well."
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  • Gwendolyn Williams
    "This is a great neighborhood for families with children, it’s safe and has great parks, schools, and churches. I lived in Flatbush for most of my life, I am still in love with Flatbush, I am three generations there. My Mother who is 89 still lives in Flatbush and this is another reason why I want to move back there. Flatbush has many stores, and is close to many hospitals"
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  • Pailinesquire111
    "We need to put more community centers for children because children can go there for more activities and learning how to get along better with other people."
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  • Jesus King
    "It’s a good neighborhood with a nice park. Very walkable neighborhood with great access to public transportation."
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  • Qhzc9vnpr7
    "Different options available to commute fast and quick: busses running all day, subway stations within blocks away and 5-10min walking distance, Uber access here easy and also there are private taxis available in the Main Street Church Ave. "
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  • Vcxxjsjdzd
    "I have good kids they go to school sometimes they work they almost done with high school one of them is going to trade "
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  • Paul Ford
    "It's pet friendly. Nice walking space to talk our pets for walk and theirs many restaurants to choose from. "
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  • Patrick Buzzell
    "Not much green space, no dog parks close by. Most dogs in the neighborhood seem friendly and always on a lease."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s okay but not good. Things are either slow or packed or both. The place is unkempt but things are generally alright."
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  • Trulia User
    "The energy from the people around all different nationality is a plus for me and the many stores that convinced for me and my children to utilize and different eatery's also amazing 🤩😍"
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    "The people who live in the surroundings are very friendly. The transport locations are very good and it’s safe."
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    "My neighborhood has a lot of different ways to travel. Lots of culture and your neighbors are reliable. Love this neighborhood and hope to stay and not be pushed out. "
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  • Trulia User
    "A good neighbor hood, and very well kept sidewalks. Park is foots away and very respectful neighbors, I like the whole Community. "
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  • Trulia User
    " nice community people from different parts of life a classic community & people clean community nice shopping area's & subway, Bus take to church "
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  • Trulia User
    "Very diverse with the different cultures. Easy to travel with the bus stops and train stations at most corners. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The 2/5 train isn’t too crowded since we are close to the last stop. Runs very frequently and connects to most trains."
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood is very nice and safe.The police is near by the post office is too and the market is too . I like the neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "You always see people walking their dogs and prospect park is near by. Just be aware of lots of traffic (cars and people) "
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    "i want to live these area, i like these area very much. these area very quiet and very comfortable for me"
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice place to be and raise children. It’s the city tho! So you have to be aware of your surroundings. But overall community feel"
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    "There’s a train station or bus stop at every corner. Everything is in walking distance. You can commute with ease and have no issues getting transportation. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The diversity of the neighborhood. The neighborhood is mostly West Indian, but is very welcoming. I lived here my whole life, and I have always feel safe walking around the neighborhood. It’s great and you will meet new people whether they’re from the Caribbean or other parts of the world. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It it surely so convenient and I love the homeiness of the neighborhood. You really feel at home here."
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  • Trulia User
    "Prospect park is close by, the roller skating ring is there and when winter come they turn it into the ice skating ring, Brooklyn Botanic Gardens is also there and Prospect park zoo."
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  • Trulia User
    "Lot of public housing. Lawns and sidewalks kindof in disarray, dog poop everywhere. Somewhat inconvenient for MTA transport and food desert"
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  • Trulia User
    "soccer,tennis,swimming,YMCA ,good schools,safe parks,trians and public transportation is available "
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  • Trulia User
    "Caribbean restaurants that offer great tasting food. Public transportation is in close proximity. "
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  • Trulia User
    "it's hard to get to most places I need to go. we really need a train line that connects the Brooklyn train lines. it's awful going into Manhattan to get to another part of Brooklyn."
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for thirty years and it's pretty safe and neighborly. it's getting pretty expensive to live here."
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood is something. If you are used to the noise from music from cars and stores. I live around the 2 and 3 train and I always take it to Manhattan to Atlantic Barclays center. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog friendly area but people don’t pick up after their dogs. Very noisy and busy area. Not ideal for nervous or reactive dogs. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Very active. Lots of restaurants, supermarkets, laundry, cleaners, pharmacies, subways, churches & every convenience you can think of. Friendly neighbors; they look out for each other. Parking is a bit rough at times. Safe to walk your dog. Pretty busy but tolerable neighborhood 🙏🏾"
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  • Trulia User
    "Nothing, cause people here don't clean up after there dogs. It is a consistent struggle in this area."
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  • Tanya T.
    "Every other neighbor owns a dog sometimes multiple. Dogs are able to walk leash free. Though picking up after dogs are not followed so much. Also we have many perks for dogs to run around in in the 1 mile radius there are at least 3 parks. "
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  • Emee.buena
    "I see a lot of dog owners walking their dogs on our street. No children are playing around but men tend to hang out on certain street, so I would say that dog owners might not like it."
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  • Rghindea7
    "Not a ton of grassy areas unless your building has a courtyard. However the sidewalks are wide and the neighborhood is close to Prospect Park! 10-15 min walk from Church and Nostrand. "
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Frequently asked questions about 237 E 31st St

  • What is 237 E 31st St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 237 E 31st St in Brooklyn, NY is $829,500.
  • What is the price history for 237 E 31st St?
    237 E 31st St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $387,500 in January 2012.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 237 E 31st St?
    The lot at 237 E 31st St in Brooklyn, NY is about 0.05 acres (2,000 sq ft).

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