240 E 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
OFF MARKET

$909,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,778 sqft

240 E 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Canarsie
Est. Refi. Payment $5,451/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 28, 2020 for $800,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$909K
Since last month
Decreased$10K (-1.1%)
Since last year
Increased$6K (+0.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$108K (+13.5%)
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 +56% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$908K
September 2026$918K
August 2026$923K
July 2026$919K
June 2026$924K
May 2026$920K
April 2026$909K
March 2026$909K
February 2026$890K
January 2026$883K
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
217 E 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.04
Single-Family Home
$876,000
11/12/25
6
3
1,392
252 E 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.05
Single-Family Home
$730,000
10/15/26
3
2.5
1,320
9217 Avenue B, Brooklyn, NY
0.31
Single-Family Home
$735,000
06/16/26
3
2
1,848
53 E 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Single-Family Home
$605,000
01/26/26
4
3
1,696
519 E 85th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.35
Single-Family Home
$725,000
10/19/26
3
3.5
1,200
529 E 54th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.42
Single-Family Home
$910,000
02/24/26
3
3.5
2,256
9417 Avenue B, Brooklyn, NY
0.41
Single-Family Home
$480,000
01/13/26
4
2
1,848
435 East 51 Strret, Brooklyn, NY
0.64
Single-Family Home
$850,000
09/11/26
5
2.5
1,350
162 E 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.46
Single-Family Home
$730,000
01/14/26
3
2.5
2,520
342 E 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.43
Single-Family Home
$940,000
06/01/26
4
2
1,404

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
236 E 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.01
$835,600
4
2
2,332
Off Market
244 E 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.01
$758,000
Studio
-
1,551
Off Market
234 E 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.01
$766,000
2
1
800
Off Market
234 E 87th St #4B2, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.01
$778,400
3
1
-
Off Market
228 E 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$974,600
Studio
1
2,560
Off Market
239 E 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$681,100
3
2
1,344
Off Market
241 E 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$606,100
2
1
896
Off Market
243 E 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$597,500
Studio
-
896
Off Market
237 E 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$630,200
3
2
1,440
Off Market
237 E 86th St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
-
2
1
1,000
Off Market
245 E 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$594,700
Studio
-
896
Off Market
235 E 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$630,300
Studio
-
896
Off Market
247 E 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$593,500
2
2
1
Off Market
247 E 86th St #3, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
-
2
1
1,200
Off Market
233 E 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$623,300
1
1
896
Off Market
249 E 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$601,000
Studio
-
896
Off Market
226 E 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
-
Studio
-
1,980
Off Market
226 E 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
-
Studio
-
1,980
Off Market
226 E 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$793,000
Studio
-
1,980
Off Market
237 86th Est, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
-
-
-
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1945
1,778 sqft
$511/sqft

About this House

This beautifully renovated two family home that is 1778 sq ft which sits on a 3700 sq ft lot on a beautiful tree lined street that has a driveway with parking for 5 cars. The top floor apartment is a spacious ultra modern two bedroom unit with high end appliances and a beautiful bathroom. The balcony on the second floor sits over the first floor three bedroom apartment. The first floor three bedroom apartment also has high end appliances and a beautiful bathroom. The basement is finished and the heating system has been updated.
240 E 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,778 sqft single-family home in Canarsie, built in 1945. It last sold for $800,000 on Feb 28, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $909,400, with a rent estimate of $5,110/month.

Home Details for 240 E 87th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1945Year Updated: 1945
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Garden

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3700 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 28, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$800,000
Aug 23, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$849,000
Price decreased by 4%
Aug 21, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$889,000
Aug 17, 2018
Source: N/A
Sold
$500,000

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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Neighborhood Overview

Canarsie
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What Locals Say about Canarsie

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  • 92% say there are sidewalks
  • 59% say there's holiday spirit
  • 53% say neighbors are friendly
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At least 1283 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 74 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say car is needed

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say people would walk alone at night

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

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say parking is easy

  • 42 % Say there are community events

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

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    "There are parks and playgrounds As well as schools here; proximity to highway provides convenient access to commuting and shopping "
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  • Kendrabroo
    "The many beautiful trees and close by shops."
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  • Trulia User
    "Back to school giveaway events at Seaview Park, Memorial Day marches, school events in the summer for residents. "
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  • Hopie Campbell
    "To what I experienced these people who I meet are friendly and amazing Transportation is an easy ride no hassle "
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  • Trulia User
    "Good place to live, a lot safer than it was 20 years ago, Canarsie just doesn’t have a variety in terms of food types"
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  • Nicholas John
    "You’ll like the long coty blocks, countless dong parks, architecture while taking walks with your furry best friend"
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  • Rose8mliance
    "It has a park where many people come from everywhere to entertain themselves. Some residents enjoy doing exercises during the sommer time and play games. All these hobbies made them happier and contribute to their health conditions."
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  • Meris322
    "Very friendly community, everything is near by, supermarket, laundry mats. Pharmacy and playground. Buss to the subway "
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  • Mellydu89
    "I live here and I’m so used to my area and I am OK with it 100%. I wish I was able to just buy a house here so bad."
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood has many bus routes running thru it and we have access to 3 subway lines. #2. #5 and the L Train. "
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  • Trulia User
    "If you can commute between 3AM to 7AM it isn’t bad. Any other time it’s a disaster. The belt turns into a disaster which turns rockaway into a disaster then effects all the other streets. If you don’t drive good, bus and train take longer and more more risky but still better than driving."
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighbors will look out for one another. The streetlights are very bright. The neighborhood has a fantastic park that has a great play area."
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  • Trulia User
    "Not bad place if it was for the drugs and all that gang nonsense. People seem to be shooting themselves left and right this year."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has great access to public transportation and the commute is rough with a lot of people crowded on the buses and trains. The commuters are polite and say excuse me and pardon me. But, it still is hectic. That is Brooklyn, NY for you, busy and crowded."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s alright except when it gets hot and the young boys decide to start shooting. Once you hear the bullets start flying it over. Otherwise it an ok neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "I am not a parent but I heard that the public schools are above average. As far as,the neighborhood goes one should keep their children close to them."
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute is effective and reliable one can lays depend on public transportation you only have to be on time."
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  • Trulia User
    "Seeing other people walk there dogs or definitely meeting friendly neighbors , & being in a neighborhood that’s feels like a family "
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  • Trulia User
    "is near everything,transportation,shopping area and also lots of restaurants. this area is very useful if your trying to build anything,car, house,construction anything you can think of "
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute to get around isn’t that bad everything is within waking distance or very easy by bus or train"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many families in the area, great parks and great schools. The only issue I have is the loud music, sometimes it happens alot during the week."
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  • Trulia User
    "It is a two-way zone area which makes it easy for me to catch the bus or the train. There is a supermarket that provides many fruits/vegetables and other products. You can get good deals on hardware products and other household products. There are clothing stores as well that sell fine clothes and shoes. We have a health food store and a store that sells natural juices."
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  • Trulia User
    "Good. Could be a bit challenging on rush hour times. There are traffic cameras so there is hardly any speeding cars. Nice back yard bbqs "
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  • Trulia User
    "I enjoy Seaview park. A community park for everyone. Canarsie pier is also a joy. They have events for the children. you can fish and enjoy the fresh air and mingle with the neighbors. I enjoy the picnic area and playground."
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  • Trulia User
    "Poo is everywhere. Nit all owners clean after their pet’s poo. Great bargain for the money. Kids fell safe "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is a very quite neighborhood all of the neighbors are very friendly as we all speak and communicate with each other and help when needed"
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    "Neighborhood has community meetings, gathering and back to school give aways. It’s Mostly quiet with friendly working class families. "
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    "I'm not sure of the community events but the neighbourhood is safe and quiet. The people are very friendly."
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a park and a lot of good schools. You are close to belt parkway allowing easy access to Queens and Mill Basin. Very easy to get around with a car. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s the last block of the street itself and there’s a huge park at the end of the block. Past that is a major Highway and past that, is a bay with just a strip of land before there’s the Atlantic Ocean. Does not feel crowded here and I wouldn’t mind having a boat to explore the local waters"
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  • Trulia User
    "Love this neighborhood , and I have live here for over 27 year.. the neighborhood has change a lot over the year. However, the people in the neighborhood look out for each other. "
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    "People walk their dogs all the time. Based on the area you may not have garbage cans since some parts are residential. "
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    "I’ve lived here for more than 10 years. Neighborhood is quiet. Easy access to buses and trains. Also safe for outside recreational activities such as jogging and visiting parks."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood all my life. So, that’s 40+ years. Everybody is neighborly and watches each other’s house. We also help one another."
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  • Trulia User
    "Nothing. This place is a food dessert. People will block your driveway and the police will never respond. Garbage man chooses when the feel like picking up your garbage."
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  • Annette
    "People are not dog friendly and other dog owners don’t pick up after their dogs A park is close by that is convenient for a dog owners and walkers."
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  • Dexter G.
    "There are a good amount of playgrounds, quiet blocks, and kids. Very quiet at night and walkable during the day."
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  • Rsmdsobers
    "The area is relatively safe. The parks are safe and everyone is friendly m some parks are better maintained than others."
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  • Raul M.
    "You can take the dogs to Seaview park. there is also at least three veterinary doctors in canarsie. "
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  • Ramone D.
    "Canarsie Park. It’s huge and is great for dogs. We require more signs for owners to pick up after their dogs though "
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Frequently asked questions about 240 E 87th St

  • What is 240 E 87th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 240 E 87th St in Brooklyn, NY is $909,400.
  • What is the price history for 240 E 87th St?
    240 E 87th St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $800,000 in February 2020.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 240 E 87th St?
    The lot at 240 E 87th St in Brooklyn, NY is about 0.08 acres (3,700 sq ft).

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