256 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
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FOR SALE

$1,499,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,000 sqft

256 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Bay Ridge
Est. Mortgage $8,696/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 97% nearby.

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1940
Price/Sqft
$500
HOA
None

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

Nestled in one of Bay Ridge’s most desirable locations, this charming semi-attached one-family home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and modern updates. Ideally situated between Ridge Boulevard and 3rd Avenue, you’ll enjoy easy access to transportation, neighborhood parks, and the vibrant energy of 3rd Avenue’s popular shops, restaurants, cafés, and local amenities.

Inside, the home features a bright and inviting sunroom, a spacious living room and dining area with an open-concept layout, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The brand-new galley kitchen boasts modern finishes and leads directly to the backyard through sliding glass doors, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. A convenient powder room completes the first floor.

The second level offers three generously sized bedrooms and a beautifully renovated full bathroom. The fully finished basement provides valuable additional living space and includes a full bathroom, making it ideal for a family room, home office, guest suite, or recreation area.

Step outside to enjoy a private, nicely sized backyard perfect for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining. Additional highlights include covered parking for two cars and access to a community drive.

A wonderful opportunity to own a move-in-ready home in the heart of Bay Ridge, where convenience, neighborhood charm, and modern living come together.
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 97% nearby.
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing by: Compass, (917) 992-4905
Athena Salavantis
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1839854
Also Listed on BNYMLS.

Home Details for 256 87th St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3000 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer/DryerDishwasher
Heating & Cooling
Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood
View
No View

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
No Garage

Days on Market

Days on Market: 37

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,499,000Price Per Sqft: $500

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: Fort Hamilton

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: S1839854

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3000 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Resale

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: S1839854Listing Url

Additional Information

STREETEASY Property ID: 267797STREETEASY Building ID: 220762

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Neighborhood Overview

Bay Ridge
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What Locals Say about Bay Ridge

At least 1010 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 67 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 49 % Say it's quiet

  • 48 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say car is needed

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

  • 21 % Say parking is easy

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    "Nice neighborhood, park, retail shops and restaurants and safe. Good travel options ferry, bus, subway"
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    " Bay Ridge is a beautiful neighborhood to rise a family. There are beautiful parks restaurants clean and safe street and transportation ear by . "
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  • Kayla King
    "We have an amazing block party each year. We also host and attended a lot of holiday events throughout the year hosted by neighbors. Greatest neighborhood I’ve ever lived in!"
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    "Night life is great, close to good restaurants, diverse, close shopping district, trains and buses are near, and people are great "
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    "I’ve lived here about a year. The neighborhood feels safe, close to the water and variety of restaurants in the area."
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    "Traumatic long slow unreliable convoluted exhausting frustrating and there’s also a bad parking situation. "
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    "No. Hard to walk them. Rules and fines for failure to scoop and bag poop. Not enough yard space and dogs have to worry about getting hurt by other animals. "
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    "I like this neighborhood it has everything near by and its very neighborly also its very calm and safe"
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    "Ok area. Close to public transportation. There are many areas that are mainly Latinos. There are nice parks and areas where you can access the ocean."
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    "Very safe. Very diverse. Lots of Arabs and Italian. Many nice restaurant. Nice ocean walk. Nice parks. Very kids friendly "
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    "My neighbor hood has the 68 police station, there’s a bi beautiful park down the block. There’s kids everywhere. People walking there dogs."
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    "It is clean and the other dog lovers are pretty awesome to be around. I think that there are a lot of parks. "
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    "Bay Ridge is a extremely safe and wonderful place to live. It has a great blend of ethnicities and amazing restaurants."
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    "A lot of Park areas. Near water. some dogs owners are not cleaning after their dogs Save area can walk 24/7 with the Dogs outside "
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    "R train and buses. Not bad, could be faster since these are the only options. Express bus is a good option but a bit too expensive"
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    "Very safe, schools are good. Great restaurants. They also have great 24 hour deli if your hungry in the middle of the night."
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    "I just love the diversity of this neighborhood and community. Lots of variety of cultures and foods and places of worship. "
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    "Lots of green places to walk, dog parks and other dog owners. Sometimes people can be better about cleaning up after their pets. "
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    "there's a few dog runs and nice parks to take a stroll. people are friendly and courteous. there's a beautiful walk along the water where you can take your dog also on in the neighborhood. in general there are a lot of good people. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Safe neighborhood and lots of young families. Avenue has everything you need and great restaurants. No car needed! Parking is a challenge though."
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    "it's nice here, the parks are so nice for kids to play, clean, the Parks on shore road are nice, very nice."
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Market trends in Bay Ridge

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$586K
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$579
Available listings
186
1MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.5M
Since last month
Decreased$61K (-3.9%)
Since last year
Increased$196K (+15%)
Since last sale
Increased$630K (+72%)
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 +37% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.51M
August 2026$1.48M
July 2026$1.57M
June 2026$1.41M
May 2026$1.4M
April 2026$1.34M
March 2026$1.38M
February 2026$1.33M
January 2026$1.32M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020

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.
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Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
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Bath
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0.13
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10/14/25
3
2
1,696
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0.13
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2
1,696
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0.12
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$1,215,000
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0.12
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1,625
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0.21
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$1,300,000
01/13/26
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2
1,632
9221 Ridge Blvd, Brooklyn, NY
0.28
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$1,600,000
05/05/26
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2
2,433
126 87th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.20
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$1,525,000
01/23/26
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2
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0.17
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$2,142,860
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3,000

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
269 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.04
$1,316,500
4
2.5
2,015
Off Market
238 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.03
$1,461,500
6
4
-
Off Market
228 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.07
$400,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
269 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.09
-
Studio
1.5
3,288
Off Market
254 88th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.05
$1,426,900
4
2
-
Off Market
8810 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.07
$1,636,700
6
2.5
-
Off Market
236 88th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.05
$1,469,300
4
3
-
Off Market
1270 64th St #2B, Brooklyn, NY 11219
0.11
$814,900
3
2
948
Off Market
321 93rd Street #3, Ridge, NY 11209
0.11
$685,700
3
2
1,600
Off Market
131 74th St #4J, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.11
$699,000
2
1.5
1,150
For Sale
131 74th Street #5E, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.11
$516,300
2
1
1,000
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 27, 2026
Source: BNYMLS #503318
Listed For Sale
$1,499,000
Sep 18, 2015
Source: N/A
Sold
$875,000
Nov 8, 2004
Source: N/A
Sold
$640,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Athena Salavantis, Compass, (917) 992-4905

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Frequently asked questions about 256 87th St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 256 87th St?
    Based on a $1,499,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 256 87th St in Brooklyn, NY is approximately $8,734 (about $7,760 principal & interest, $899 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 256 87th St compare to homes in Brooklyn?
    256 87th St in Brooklyn, NY is listed at $1,499,000, about 156% above the $586K median sale price in Brooklyn.
  • What do residents say about the Bay Ridge neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Bay Ridge neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to restaurants, and walkable to grocery stores. See homes for sale in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
  • What are the closest schools to 256 87th St?
    The closest schools to 256 87th St in Brooklyn, NY are Fort Hamilton High School (rated 4/10), Madeleine Brennan School (The) (Middle, rated 10/10), Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock (Elementary, rated 9/10).
  • Does 256 87th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 256 87th St in Brooklyn, NY has air conditioning.
  • Does 256 87th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 256 87th St in Brooklyn, NY has laundry facilities.
256 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,000 sqft single-family home built in 1940. 256 87th St is located in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by StreetEasy on Jul 28, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# S1839854.