242 E 88th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
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$745,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,752 sqft

242 E 88th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Canarsie
Est. Refi. Payment $4,297/mo*
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$745K
Since last month
Increased$4K (+0.5%)
Since last year
Decreased$12K (-1.5%)
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 +40% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$742K
July 2026$738K
June 2026$739K
May 2026$732K
April 2026$737K
March 2026$742K
February 2026$721K
January 2026$721K
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
133 E 87th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.17
Single-Family Home
$764,000
07/24/26
3
2
1,671
664 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.21
Single-Family Home
$796,890
08/11/26
2
1
2,332
9217 Avenue B, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Single-Family Home
$735,000
06/16/26
3
2
1,848
217 E 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.08
Single-Family Home
$876,000
11/12/25
6
3
1,392
420 E 57th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.35
Single-Family Home
$100
10/07/25
4
2
1,640
9512 Avenue B, Brooklyn, NY
0.39
Single-Family Home
$880,000
09/19/25
4
1.5
1,889
252 E 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.10
Single-Family Home
$308,750
01/21/26
3
2.5
1,320
9317 Foster Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Single-Family Home
$500,000
05/18/26
3
1.5
1,224
9109 Avenue A, Brooklyn, NY
0.31
Single-Family Home
$291,000
01/12/26
5
3
2,162
342 E 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.46
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
235 E 88th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
$880,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
235 E 88th St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
$880,000
4
2.5
2,180
Recently Sold
240 E 88th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.01
$654,300
Studio
-
1,008
Off Market
228 E 89th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.06
$957,600
5
3
-
Off Market
218 E 88th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.05
$925,000
5
3
2,400
For Sale
233 E 87th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
$949,200
4
3
-
Off Market
236 E 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.05
$825,000
4
2
2,332
Off Market
8916 Avenue B, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.11
$837,300
4
2.5
2,160
Off Market
8707 Avenue B, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.09
$799,000
3
2
1,872
For Sale
8920 Avenue B, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.12
$922,500
6
3
2,160
Recently Sold
8920 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.12
$922,500
6
3
2,160
Recently Sold
217 E 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.08
$876,000
6
3
1,392
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1925
Living Area
1,752 sqft
Price/Sqft
$425

About this House

HOT Deal Alert: This property deal has a high potential return. Make sure you strike while it's HOT so you don't miss your chance at a high potential ROI. The potential return is based on the estimated resale value and estimated credit bid for the property, and doesn't consider any repair, legal or transaction costs due to the current condition of the property. This property is being offered at Public Auction on 02-06-2020. Visit Auction.com now to view additional photos, Property Inspection Report with title information, plat maps and interior inspection reports when available. Auction.com is the nation's leading real estate transaction platform focused exclusively on the sale of residential foreclosure and bank-owned properties. The majority of these properties are priced below market value. Don't miss this special opportunity to buy homes at wholesale prices! In addition to this property, 126 other properties are scheduled for sale at this same Foreclosure Sale. In our online auctions and live Foreclosure Sales, Auction.com currently has 61 properties scheduled for sale in Kings County and 1035 throughout New York. All properties and sale details can be found with a simple search at Auction.com. Create a free account today to find more properties like this one, save searches of properties that meet your investment criteria and have the properties you're looking for emailed directly to you when posted in an upcoming sale event. To view the complete details of this exact property, click the Auction.com link below or paste the Property ID 2845504 into the search bar at Auction.com.
242 E 88th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,752 sqft single-family home in Canarsie, built in 1925. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $745,100, with a rent estimate of $5,081/month.

Home Details for 242 E 88th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925Year Updated: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3920 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 21, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$505,017
Jan 8, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$505,017
Oct 25, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$506,009
Oct 23, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$506,009
Price decreased by 1%
Oct 21, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$509,199
Price increased by 6%

Market trends in New York

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$794K
$26.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.0%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$679
$26MoM
Available listings
17724
933MoM

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Canarsie
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What Locals Say about Canarsie

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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "Neighborhood has community meetings, gathering and back to school give aways. It’s Mostly quiet with friendly working class families. "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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 242 E 88th St

  • What is 242 E 88th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 242 E 88th St in Brooklyn, NY is $745,100.
  • 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 $794K. That is up $26.67K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Canarsie neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Canarsie neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
  • How big is the lot at 242 E 88th St?
    The lot at 242 E 88th St in Brooklyn, NY is about 0.09 acres (3,920 sq ft).

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