253 Schaefer St, Brooklyn, NY 11207
OFF MARKET

253 Schaefer St
Brooklyn, NY 11207

Bushwick
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,000 sqft

$785,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,502/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$785,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,502/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$786K
Since last month
Decreased$21K (-2.5%)
Since last year
Decreased$11K (-1.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$446K (+131.1%)
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 +118% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$786K
July 2026$794K
June 2026$806K
May 2026$789K
April 2026$797K
March 2026$783K
February 2026$773K
January 2026$771K
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
1623 George Street, Flushing, NY
0.37
Single-Family Home
$775,000
08/05/26
2
2
744
309 Covert Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,390,000
10/10/25
4
2
2,120
60-15 78th Avenue, Ridgewood, NY
0.65
Single-Family Home
$825,000
09/26/25
2
1.5
1,122
6023 Cooper Avenue, Ridgewood, NY
0.66
Single-Family Home
$875,000
01/12/26
3
2
1,344
57 Bulwer Place, Brooklyn, NY
0.85
Single-Family Home
$660,000
01/09/26
2
2
1,150
4 Crosby Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.89
Single-Family Home
$472,500
02/01/26
3
2.5
-
455 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,425,000
02/09/26
5
2
3,340
6015 78th Ave, Ridgewood, NY
0.68
Single-Family Home
$825,000
10/01/25
3
1
1,064
198 Cornelia St, Brooklyn, NY
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,085,000
02/19/26
6
3
2,430
8010 59th Street, Ridgewood, NY
0.57
Single-Family Home
$770,000
06/05/26
4
2.5
1,640

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
831 Knickerbocker Ave #Penthouse 4, Brooklyn, NY 11237
0.04
$999,000
2
2
932
For Sale
831 Knickerbocker Ave #3A, Brooklyn, NY 11237
0.04
$999,000
3
2
1,033
For Sale
833 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
0.05
$2,838,500
6
6
4,460
Off Market
854 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
0.01
$2,180,000
6
2
3,000
For Sale
270 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
0.07
$1,026,500
9
3.5
-
Off Market
287 Covert Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
0.07
$1,377,600
3
3
-
Off Market
245 Schaefer St #2D, Brooklyn, NY 11207
0.02
$665,600
1
1.5
750
Off Market
245 A Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
0.02
$898,200
3
1
-
Off Market
1333 Decatur St, Brooklyn, NY 11237
0.08
$1,556,600
3
4
-
Off Market
265 Covert St #BLD, Brooklyn, NY 11207
0.05
$2,600,000
9
6.5
-
For Sale
309 Covert Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
0.09
$1,408,900
4
2
2,120
Off Market
1339 Decatur St, Brooklyn, NY 11237
0.09
$1,096,600
5
3
-
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 253 Schaefer St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1920
Living Area
1,000 sqft
Price/Sqft
$786
Parking
None

About this House

THIS IS THE BEST DEAL IN BUSHWICK -- OUTSTANDING VALUE AND ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES!

A 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom single family house with HUGE 500sf backyard is now available for IMMEDIATE SALE! This house is 2 stories (with approximately 1000sf of finished interior space) over an unfinished half-basement (approximately 455sf) and has VERY LOW TAXES of under $1500 per YEAR! Because this is a single family home, well-qualified buyers may also be able to obtain financing for as little as 10% down (or even less, depending on your lender).

The house is located less than a 5 minute walk away from BOTH the Halsey Street & Wilson Avenue L train stops and is also VERY close to a TON of hip new bars & restaurants, including Father Knows Best, Queens Brewery, Evil Twin Brewing, Halsey Ale House, and many others!

The house has received several upgrades over the last 6 years, including a new 100 amp electrical service, gas boiler, hot water heater, roof, and interior refinements. There is a TON of upside potential here. In addition, both of the neighboring houses on either side of the building have recently undergone significant renovations.

This house could use some TLC but is move-in ready TODAY!

For sale by owner. Owner is also a licensed real estate salesperson in the state of New York and will represent himself as the seller in this transaction. Brokers may negotiate their own commission directly with their buyers; seller will not pay any commission to any real estate agent in this transaction.
253 Schaefer St, Brooklyn, NY 11207 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,000 sqft single-family home in Bushwick, built in 1920. It last sold for $340,000 on Jul 21, 2015. More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2016 with an asking price of $3,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 13, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $785,600, with a rent estimate of $4,314/month.

Home Details for 253 Schaefer St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, Pantry
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Radiant, GasHeating Fuel: Radiant
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyMicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylGarden
Parking & Garage
Parking: None

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1250 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 3, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Jul 4, 2021
Source: N/A
Listed For Sale
$699,000
Feb 13, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$3,200
Feb 6, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$3,200
Jul 21, 2015
Source: N/A
Sold
$340,000

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
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What Locals Say about Bushwick

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  • 90 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 69 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 45 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 43 % Say there are community events

  • 33 % Say parking is easy

  • 32 % Say it's quiet

  • 31 % Say car is needed

  • 30 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Naisha
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  • Oliviac
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  • Trulia User
    "Pets are welcome in Bushwick. but owners don't always clean after their dogs. There's parks only for dogs in the neighborhood wich is a plus for dog lovers."
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Frequently asked questions about 253 Schaefer St

  • What is 253 Schaefer St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 253 Schaefer St in Brooklyn, NY is $785,600.
  • What is the price history for 253 Schaefer St?
    253 Schaefer St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $340,000 in July 2015.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 253 Schaefer St?
    The lot at 253 Schaefer St in Brooklyn, NY is about 0.03 acres (1,250 sq ft).