281 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
OFF MARKET

$3,464,500

Trulia Estimate
  • Studio
  • 2,565 sqft

281 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Carroll Gardens
Est. Refi. Payment $20,612/mo*
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$3.46M
Since last month
Decreased$321K (-8.4%)
Since last year
Increased$395K (+12.7%)
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 +64% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
November 2026$3.49M
October 2026$3.73M
September 2026$3.81M
August 2026$3.56M
July 2026$3.54M
June 2026$3.58M
May 2026$3.5M
April 2026$3.31M
March 2026$3.15M
February 2026$3.44M
January 2026$2.96M
2025
2024
2023

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
331 Court St, Brooklyn, NY
0.12
Single-Family Home
$754,000
05/14/26
-
3,151
16 Douglass St, Brooklyn, NY
0.13
Single-Family Home
$4,100,000
03/12/26
4
5
3,960
162 Hoyt St, Brooklyn, NY
0.32
Single-Family Home
$4,175,000
01/13/26
1
1
3,100
129B Degraw St #B, Brooklyn, NY
0.08
Single-Family Home
$2,450,000
07/02/26
-
1,447
129C Degraw St #C, Brooklyn, NY
0.08
Single-Family Home
$2,563,000
07/28/26
-
1,447
131 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY
0.39
Single-Family Home
$7,850,000
01/08/26
-
3,000
62 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.32
Single-Family Home
$3,400,000
07/13/26
-
3,105
180 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY
0.24
Single-Family Home
$6,000,000
08/03/26
-
5,826
284 Court St #4, Brooklyn, NY
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,135,000
05/14/26
-
3,750
95 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,675,000
07/28/26
2
2
1,020

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
279 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.00
$3,396,900
Studio
-
2,565
Off Market
279 Smith St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.00
-
1
1
-
Off Market
279 Smith St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.00
$1,878,400
1
1
-
Off Market
283 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.00
$3,601,200
Studio
-
2,700
Off Market
283 Smith St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.00
$1,407,900
2
1
600
Off Market
359 Sackett St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.01
$1,609,200
2
1
850
Off Market
277 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.01
$3,521,100
4
2
2,565
Off Market
277 Smith St #3, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.01
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
277 Smith St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.01
-
2
1
850
Off Market
363 Sackett St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.01
$5,165,100
4
4
3,440
Off Market
363 Sackett St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.01
$1,878,400
1
1
-
Off Market
365 Sackett St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.01
$1,699,600
1
-
750
Off Market
275 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.01
-
4
2
2,760
Off Market
275 Smith St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.01
-
2
1
-
Off Market
275 Smith St #3, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.01
-
2
1
980
Off Market
275 Smith St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.01
-
2
1
-
Off Market
275 Smith St #2A, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.01
-
2
1
-
Off Market
357 Sackett St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.01
$1,407,900
2
1
600
Off Market
367 Sackett St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.02
$4,684,400
4
3
2,928
Off Market
273 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
0.02
-
1
1
800
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1931
2,565 sqft
$1,351/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 281 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY. 281 Smith St is in the Carroll Gardens neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY and in ZIP code 11231. This property has approximately 2,565 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 1148 sqft and was built in 1931.
281 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is a studio, 2,565 sqft single-family home in Carroll Gardens, built in 1931. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $3,464,500.

Home Details for 281 Smith St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1931
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 3

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1148 sqft

Price and Tax history

YearProperty taxTax assessment
2025
$8,418
$3,482,000
Home facts updated by county records

Market trends in New York

Last updated October 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$822K
$10.58KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.2%
Price per sq ft
$704
$17MoM
Available listings
18142
590MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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 281 Smith St

  • What is 281 Smith St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 281 Smith St in Brooklyn, NY is $3,464,500.
  • Is Brooklyn a buyer's or seller's market?
    Brooklyn is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Brooklyn?
    The median sale price in Brooklyn is $822K. That is down $10.58K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Carroll Gardens neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Carroll Gardens neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.
  • How big is the lot at 281 Smith St?
    The lot at 281 Smith St in Brooklyn, NY is about 0.03 acres (1,148 sq ft).

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