256 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
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OFF MARKET

$3,470,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 6 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,232 sqft

256 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Gowanus
Est. Refi. Payment $20,181/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 29, 2013 for $1,600,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$3.47M
Since last month
Increased$69K (+2%)
Since last year
Increased$392K (+12.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$2M (+116.9%)
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
August 2026$3.47M
August 2026$3.42M
July 2026$3.4M
June 2026$3.36M
May 2026$3.19M
April 2026$3.08M
March 2026$3.12M
February 2026$3.05M
January 2026$3.14M
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
270 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY
0.54
Townhouse
$4,800,000
04/20/26
6
3
3,600
27 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.55
Townhouse
$5,700,000
05/26/26
6
4
3,783
330 President St #A, Brooklyn, NY
0.54
Townhouse
$4,000,000
12/15/25
5
3.5
3,000
230 Bergen St #4, Brooklyn, NY
0.54
Townhouse
$5,650,000
10/10/25
7
5
3,200
513 4th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.63
Townhouse
$5,700,000
03/06/26
5
3
4,800
37 Prospect Pl #2, Brooklyn, NY
0.47
Townhouse
$4,300,000
08/20/26
4
5
1,904
362 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.43
Townhouse
$4,950,000
08/13/26
4
3
3,000
38 Garfield Pl, Brooklyn, NY
0.12
Townhouse
$5,820,000
12/09/25
6
6.5
4,004
557 9th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.86
Townhouse
$4,725,000
03/17/26
5
3.5
3,000
192 Saint Marks Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.75
Townhouse
$5,400,000
02/26/26
8
5
5,675

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
252 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.01
$3,850,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
254 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.00
$3,250,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
590 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.08
$4,500,000
-
-
1,127
Recently Sold
630 Union St #5B, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.07
$837,600
2
1
850
Off Market
630 Union St #1C, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.08
$551,500
2
1
707
Off Market
253 4th Ave #11B, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.04
$1,576,200
2
2
-
Off Market
253 4th Ave #10B, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.04
$1,518,200
2
2
1,023
Off Market
253 4th Ave #9A, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.04
$870,800
Studio
1
571
Off Market
253 4th Ave #4B, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.04
$1,621,700
2
2
1,162
Off Market
253 4th Ave #12A, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.04
$1,456,800
2
2
961
Off Market
253 4th Ave #2B, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.04
$946,700
1
1
756
Off Market
253 4th Ave #8A, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.04
$962,900
1
1
794
Off Market

Local Information

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

Townhouse
Built in 1900
4,232 sqft
$820/sqft

About this House

Accepted Offer. Well maintained mixed use townhouse located on the Park Slope/Gowanus border. Three unit over store, fully tenanted. The business on the street level recently completed a $100K modern build out complete with welcoming rear garden for outdoor dining. The upper three floors are currently rented triple net by a residential daycare. The annual rent roll for the entire building is $115,800 providing a solid cap rate for any savvy investor. The R train is conveniently located one block away, and around the corner from the soon to be Whole Foods Market, short distance to the new Barclays Center.
256 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is a 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,232 sqft townhouse in Gowanus, built in 1900. It last sold for $1,600,000 on Aug 29, 2013. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2012 with an asking price of $2,700 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 8, 2013. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $3,470,100.

Home Details for 256 4th Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 4
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900Year Updated: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Townhouse

Community

Units in Building: 5

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2000 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 29, 2013
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,600,000
May 25, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,495,000
May 2, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$1,495,000
Jan 8, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,700
Dec 22, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$2,700

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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Neighborhood Overview

Gowanus
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What Locals Say about Gowanus

At least 195 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 95 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 85 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 79 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 57 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 55 % Say there are community events

  • 42 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 41 % Say it's quiet

  • 29 % Say parking is easy

  • 28 % Say there's wildlife

  • 26 % Say car is needed

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Tnicole225
    "There are a lot of parks and many young children in the area. It is a decent area for kids, although it is urban. "
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  • Trulia User
    "this is a pet friendly area. So many people and businesses enjoy our furry family members and encourage inciting tactics like water bowls outside stores. "
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  • Steve S.
    " it has the right amount of entertainment, dining, nightlife and family friendly. I never feel unsafe here. I love it. "
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  • Sarah.statz
    "Good. Sometimes the F train is really packed. Overall it is not too bad generally but when it is bad it’s really bad. "
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  • Rickfinch33
    "Good public transportation is available - though slow on the N and R lines. Travel to midtown is 45 mins. Can be a bit more on weekends and Late at night "
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  • Erin.turner
    "This area feels very safe and is extremely well kept. I would enjoy taking kids or my family here to show them around"
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  • Maeen A.
    "Park slope is very nice place to live , it has great schools nearby easy for the kids to go to, it also has good public park , I always take my son there every Sunday to practice with him soccerball. "
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  • Jaime.n.stanley
    "This is a happy up and coming area with great train access and new restaurants everyday. I love living here. "
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  • Kaitlynsnipes
    "I drive around the area, sometimes it can get congested or backed up but it’s usually a decent commute. "
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  • Haggarty_john
    "Perfect for dogs. People walking their dogs all the time. A few dog parks within a short drive. All of our neighbors have dogs"
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  • Tnicole225
    "I have lived in this area for the past 7 years and I think it’s pretty cool. Easy walk to shopping, restaurants and subway."
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  • Melissa p. m.
    "It’s super hip. There are lots of cool spots in the neighborhood- for lots of different groups. Great restaurants and a cool vibe. Shopping is easy and the subways are close by. "
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  • Mattleaney
    "2 years love it, would like to buy here. Great schools and shops. Court street is great. Park is a bit far but a nice walk. "
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  • Msjonesnyc
    "Nonstop construction, cutting down of trees for hotels, overcrowded grocery stores, consistently riding rent rates year after year"
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Frequently asked questions about 256 4th Ave

  • What is 256 4th Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 256 4th Ave in Brooklyn, NY is $3,470,100.
  • What is the price history for 256 4th Ave?
    256 4th Ave in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $1,600,000 in August 2013.
  • 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.

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