271 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
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OFF MARKET

$6,152,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 13 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 7,500 sqft

271 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Carroll Gardens
Est. Refi. Payment $35,459/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 2, 2025 for $5,900,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$6.15M
Since last month
Increased$116K (+1.9%)
Since last year
Increased$509K (+9%)
Since last sale
Increased$263K (+4.5%)
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 +111% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$6.16M
August 2026$6.13M
July 2026$6.05M
June 2026$5.99M
May 2026$5.96M
March 2026$5.92M
February 2026$6.05M
January 2026$6.08M
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
181 President St, Brooklyn, NY
0.16
Single-Family Home
$7,500,000
06/18/26
4
3.5
5,356
405 Sackett St, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Single-Family Home
$7,700,000
10/09/25
6
5
4,500
409 Sackett St, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Single-Family Home
$8,150,000
01/13/26
5
4.5
4,440
94 Douglass St, Brooklyn, NY
0.26
Single-Family Home
$6,750,000
04/28/26
5
5.5
4,500
435 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Single-Family Home
$11,900,000
07/15/26
6
7
7,750
62 3rd St #11231, Brooklyn, NY
0.38
Single-Family Home
$3,400,000
06/24/26
6
5.5
5,854
382 Degraw St, Brooklyn, NY
0.22
Single-Family Home
$7,269,000
07/02/26
4
3.5
3,200
16 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.28
Single-Family Home
$5,500,000
03/02/26
5
2.5
3,200
56 Douglass St, Brooklyn, NY
0.20
Single-Family Home
$3,800,000
06/09/26
5
4
2,500

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
280 Sackett St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.03
$1,800,000
3
2
1,229
Recently Sold
280 Sackett St #3, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.03
$2,380,300
3
2
1,229
Off Market
391 Clinton St #1B, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.05
$2,250,000
3
2
1,512
Recently Sold
391 Clinton St #3B, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.05
$2,081,000
2
2
-
Off Market
385 Clinton St #2L, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.05
$2,200,000
3
2
-
Recently Sold
385 Clinton St #4R, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.05
$2,297,100
4
1.5
1,318
Off Market
294A Sackett St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.02
$6,232,300
5
5
4,358
Off Market
298 Sackett St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.03
$5,401,800
5
5.5
4,240
Off Market
261 Sackett St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.06
$3,650,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
291 Union St #5E, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.02
$3,116,200
3
2
1,731
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 271 Union St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1920
7,500 sqft
$820/sqft

About this House

Carroll Gardens: 5-Family Extra-Wide, Brownstone Townhouse with Full Basement

271 Union Street is a brownstone townhouse with an undeniable presence. The tremendous property is built 25ft by 60ft (nearly 7500 square feet without including the cellar) and comprised of five sprawling apartments (a mix of two and three-bedroom units) and a full, unfinished cellar.

Presently, 271 Union Street is an income-producing rental property with well-preserved details, hardwood flooring, and high ceilings. The building features a staircase-and-door roof, allowing for easy access to sweeping views of Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Carroll Gardens is a neighborhood that needs no introductions, and located less than three blocks to the subway, 271 Union Street is an incredible opportunity to own a spectacularly situated property with a size that exceeds all expectations for brownstones in the area.

The chance to own in Carroll Gardens is always coveted; but, the chance to own a rare property in Carroll Gardens is an unmissable opportunity. Arrange to view and claim this jewel for yourself.
271 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is a 13 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 7,500 sqft single-family home in Carroll Gardens, built in 1920. It last sold for $5,900,000 on Apr 2, 2025 (2% below the $6,000,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2015 with an asking price of $3,400 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 2, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $6,152,100, with a rent estimate of $7,657/month.
Contact this Building
Property Website
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Janet Guerra
Brownstone Real Estate
Vinny DiMartino
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1731539

Home Details for 271 Union St

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 30
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 13Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 5
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 7500 Square Feet
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood
View
Has a ViewView: City

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: OtherExterior: GardenGarden

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Building

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $6,000,000

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: Carroll Gardens

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 7500 Square Feet

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Resale

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: S1731539Listing Url

Additional Information

STREETEASY Property ID: 9291179STREETEASY Building ID: 51729

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 2, 2025
Source: StreetEasy #S1731539
Sold
$5,900,000
Jan 4, 2025
Source: StreetEasy #S1731539
Contingent
$6,000,000
Aug 30, 2024
Source: StreetEasy #1731539
Listed For Sale
$6,000,000
Apr 30, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$5,400,000
Oct 12, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$5,400,000
Price decreased by 2%

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

Carroll Gardens
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What Locals Say about Carroll Gardens

At least 380 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 95 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 93 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 87 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 84 % Say kids play outside

  • 83 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 69 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 62 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say there are community events

  • 47 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 45 % Say it's quiet

  • 42 % Say parking is easy

  • 33 % Say there's wildlife

  • 20 % Say car is needed

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  • Sgeha38
    "Halloween is the best in Carroll gardens Brooklyn "
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  • Bkhousehunter
    " 30 minute commute using the subways and walking. Pretty fast for living in a nice neighborhood and close to city"
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  • Jen.gordon19
    "Not many parks but lovely streets to walk your dog and many dog friendly businesses. You see people out walking their dog at all hours."
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  • Trulia User
    "Not unique anymore; overcrowded. Smoke shops with stink marijuana and suspicious people walking around. Neighborhood destroyed by real estate developers and month to month furnished rentals. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I live nearby in Carroll gardens. Red hook is less picturesque. Sunny’s is a great bar in red hook. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Really quiet nice neighborhood Safe and friendly Everything’s well maintained A lot of kids and dogs"
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  • Trulia User
    "Block parties, neighborhood butchers and specialty shops are all around. A mix of old school neighborhood with new school restaurants and luxury "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s lovely. Everyone loves Greenwood. It’s not super popular for no reason. It’s not too hipster. Not completely gentrified. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Unique and charming. Old school vibe. Not overly gentrified. Great food and cute shops. Feels like old New York. "
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  • Ian S.
    "Beautiful (if expensive) neighborhood. Crime is low apart from stolen packages. Parking is a bit of a frenzy. Lots of kids."
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  • Sayegh.nicole
    "Lots of families, super safe, super vibrant community living. Original community Italian, then came the French (many dual language schools) and now its a more mixed neighborhood that’s a bit pricey but schools and safety worth it. "
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  • Kareem.brown73
    "I’ve lived in the neighborhood for 10yrs. Great family neighborhood. Safe, easy commute into Manhattan, and plenty of amenities close by. "
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  • Scott M. T.
    "It’s a short ride into Manhattan without all the hassle of living there. The neighborhood has grown quite a bit in the past 15yrs but retained most of the Carroll Gardens charm."
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  • Fred S.
    "Dogs everywhere. Beautiful place to walk with tree lined streets and happy people. Kids dogs families. Very safe and relaxing "
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  • Madison C.
    "Easy close to F and G train and buses. Street parking relatively easy alternate sides only 1 day a week. "
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  • Carolyn S.
    "Great restaurants, farmers market every Sunday, Bastille Day parties, friendly shop owners. Fourth of July by the BKLYN Bridge Park, Prospect Park Celebrate BKLYN Concerts. "
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  • Madison C.
    "I live close to public transit and use MTA for work. It’s great for commuting to new york city and if you want to street park a car. "
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  • Sarahhhand
    "I have lived here 19 years. The education options, food options and park access is great. I will stay here as long as I can."
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  • Sarahhhand
    "I have lived here for 17 years. It has changed a lot but still maintains a friendly Perspective. Great new businesses are always opening. "
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  • Greg F.
    "Many dogs out for walks at all times of day, no dedicated dog park which is unfortunate, lots of dog friendly establishments"
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  • Nicholecallahan
    "Accessible and fairly quick to downtown neighborhoods. Would not recommend for people commuting to the Upper East Side. "
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  • Jonathanleebass
    "There is a nearby Dog Park at JJ Burns but otherwise little in the way of green space. It is still a very industrial feeling area. "
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  • Shinpei.tsay
    "Wonderful to commute by bike or walking with many street trees and beautiful buildings. 2 subway lines in less than 1/2 mile and multiple within a mile. "
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  • ARTS
    "It’s a mix of the old and the new; my street feels like a community and I know my neighbors are looking out for me."
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  • ARTS
    "The community is great; the annual block party is a good time. My daughter can play outside with our neighbors."
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  • MARIKA L.
    "Great restaurants, great bars, great parks, and great schools. Generally safe and friendly! Housing is outrageous but you pay for what you get!"
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  • Anthony R.
    "Easy, when the F train isn’t too crowded. Easy walk down Smith street with access to lower NYC in just 4 stops. "
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  • Tamara F.
    "Fantastic neighborhood to live in: great restaurants, a park, lots of coffee shops. Too bad rent is so high here. "
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  • Paul
    "Easy access to F train for Manhattan and the G train for Greenpoint and Queens. Trains run every few minutes and are reliable"
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  • Anthony R.
    "Great parks all very walkable. Excellent mix of families and young folk with great restaurants and character, diversity and grit. "
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  • Anthony R.
    "Events at Carroll Park, local businesses hosting functions and a Halloween. Lots of great things for neighborhood kids. "
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  • Markhealy22
    "Good community of dog walkers and nice neighbors, lots of dogs and dog lovers. But there aren’t a ton of dog runs."
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Frequently asked questions about 271 Union St

  • What is 271 Union St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 271 Union St in Brooklyn, NY is $6,152,100.
  • What is the price history for 271 Union St?
    271 Union St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $5,900,000 in April 2025.
  • 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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