281 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
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SOLD
JAN 6, 2026

281 3rd Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Gowanus
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 3,000 sqft

$1,725,000

Last Sold: Jan 6, 2026
$575/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $9,833/mo*
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$1,725,000

Last Sold: Jan 6, 2026
$575/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $9,833/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
3,000 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.3M
Since last month
Increased$68K (+3%)
Since last year
Increased$229K (+11%)
Since last sale
Increased$576K (+33.4%)
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 decreased by -2% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$2.3M
July 2026$2.23M
June 2026$2.28M
May 2026$2.18M
April 2026$1.94M
March 2026$1.94M
February 2026$1.89M
January 2026$1.9M
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
654 Union St, Brooklyn, NY
0.21
Multi-Family Home
$2,050,000
04/16/26
2
1
1,980
156 5th Ave #5, Brooklyn, NY
0.33
Multi-Family Home
$5,450,000
04/08/26
1
1
3,000
250 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.11
Multi-Family Home
$3,650,000
07/23/26
3
1
650
63 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.36
Multi-Family Home
$2,900,000
09/19/25
3
2.5
2,544
342 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.32
Multi-Family Home
$3,100,000
07/15/26
3
2
2,796
323 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.36
Multi-Family Home
$3,500,000
05/07/26
3
2.5
2,851
6 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.52
Multi-Family Home
$4,100,000
09/26/25
1
1
3,040
435A 9th St #4, Brooklyn, NY
0.72
Multi-Family Home
$1,375,000
04/21/26
2
1
4,160
99 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.43
Multi-Family Home
$3,200,000
09/08/25
3
2
1,756

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
304 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.06
$2,589,500
4
2
-
Off Market
461 Carroll St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.05
$2,754,600
2
2
1,927
Off Market
455 Carroll St #2A, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.06
$1,002,700
1
1
751
Off Market
511 President St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.05
$1,913,900
9
3
3,240
Off Market
507 President St #3-R, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.06
$726,300
1
1
-
Off Market
507 President St #3L, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.06
$763,800
1
1
-
Off Market
13 Denton Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.10
$1,670,000
3
2.5
1,748
Recently Sold
19 Denton Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.11
$2,370,700
6
5
3,105
Off Market
590 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.08
$4,500,000
-
-
1,127
Recently Sold
254 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.11
$3,250,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
252 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.11
$3,850,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
253 4th Ave #11B, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.15
$1,554,500
2
2
-
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1931
Living Area
3,000 sqft
Price/Sqft
$575/sqft

About this House

Just a block from the Union St R train is an incredible two-bedroom in Gowanus. YOUR incredible two-bedroom!Boasting hardwood floors, an open kitchen and sprawling living room, this pad is perfect for singles, couples or shares. Cats and dogs are welcome and as if that wasn't enough, the location is easily the hottest part of Gowanus!The chocolate croissants at Runner and Stone will send you off to work in fine form while the dinner across the street at The Pines or Littleneck will welcome you at the end of the day. Laundry two blocks away on 5th Ave and another laundromat being built just one block away on 4th. Give a call to see this fantastic apartment.(RLNE1031272)
281 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 3,000 sqft multi-family in Gowanus, built in 1931. It last sold for $1,725,000 on Jan 6, 2026. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2015 with an asking price of $2,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 9, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,300,600, with a rent estimate of $3,775/month.

Home Details for 281 3rd Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1931
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Price & Status

Price
Price Per Sqft: $575/sqft

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1313 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 6, 2026
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,725,000
Feb 9, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,500
Jan 17, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$2,500
Feb 25, 2005
Source: N/A
Sold
$549,000

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

Around this home

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 281 3rd Ave

  • What is 281 3rd Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 281 3rd Ave in Brooklyn, NY is $2,300,600.
  • What is the price history for 281 3rd Ave?
    281 3rd Ave in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $1,725,000 in January 2026.
  • 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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