281 State St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
OFF MARKET

281 State St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Boerum Hill
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,836 sqft

$5,342,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $29,430/mo*
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$5,342,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $29,430/mo*
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4 Beds
4 Baths
3,836 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Situated on historic State Street in downtown Brooklyn, this single-family, four-story townhouse was designed by the award-winning Rogers Marvel Architects as part of the 14 Townhouses project. This four bedroom, four full bath, townhouse, with its brick, stucco, and raw copper facade, seamlessly blends classic and modern design among its Italianate-style neighbors. Nine-foot-high brushed aluminum windows flood the interior with abundant light. Enter through the English basement to an ample foyer, den, full bath and Bulthaup custom chef's kitchen with Bosch and Sub Zero stainless steel appliances that opens to a soaring dining atrium framed by a glass wall and French doors that lead to a hewn-slate and ipe-decked garden. A full-floor living room, with a Rumford wood-burning fireplace and glass-enclosed balcony, reinterprets the parlor floor. Ascend the sky lit, custom-built staircase to the third level's laundry room and two guest bedrooms, each with a private bathroom on opposite sides of the floor. On the top floor you will find a huge master bedroom suite, with full bath and walk-in closet, leading to a private, south-facing roof terrace. A bonus 850-square-foot cellar (not included in the floor plan) can be used a gym and offers tons of storage space. Nestled among Atlantic Avenue's antique district, fashionable Smith Street and tony Brooklyn Heights, this specimen of timeless elegance and supreme functionality makes this one of the finest Brooklyn has to offer. Matterport tour available. Showings by appointment.
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Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Cooling only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 281 State St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 4
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2005
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Garden

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1590 sqft

Price History for 281 State St

DatePriceEventSource
07/23/2021$3,975,000Sold
N/A
04/30/2021$4,150,000PendingStreetEasy
03/16/2021$4,150,000Listed For SaleStreetEasy
10/29/2018$4,200,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/20/2018$4,200,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/20/2018$15,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/19/2018$15,500Listed For RentAgent Provided
11/25/2015$4,200,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/17/2015$4,200,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/04/2015$4,200,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/05/2015$4,200,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/23/2013$13,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/21/2013$13,000Listed For RentAgent Provided
04/25/2011$2,950,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/09/2011$2,950,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/12/2007$2,545,625Sold
N/A

Market trends in New York

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$772K
$5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.8%
Price per sq ft
$643
$10MoM
Available listings
18549
515MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$25,013
Assessment$5,673,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 281 State St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
302 State St #3, Brooklyn, NY
0.03
Single-Family Home
$4,750,000
09/24/25
6
3.5
3,750
16 Douglass St, Brooklyn, NY
0.50
Single-Family Home
$4,100,000
03/12/26
4
5
3,960
22 Cheever Pl, Brooklyn, NY
0.65
Single-Family Home
$5,125,000
07/09/25
4
5
3,298
59 Strong Pl, Brooklyn, NY
0.61
Single-Family Home
$4,328,250
09/29/25
3
2.5
2,800
302 State St, Brooklyn, NY
0.03
Single-Family Home
$4,750,000
09/15/25
7
3.5
4,750
162 Hoyt St, Brooklyn, NY
0.25
Single-Family Home
$4,175,000
01/13/26
1
1
3,100
309 Pacific St, Brooklyn, NY
0.10
Single-Family Home
$4,500,000
01/22/26
4
2
2,200
169 Adelphi St, Brooklyn, NY
0.88
Single-Family Home
$4,700,000
07/22/25
5
3
3,750
34 Sidney Pl, Brooklyn, NY
0.44
Single-Family Home
$2,520,000
03/20/26
2
1
3,840
244 Bergen St, Brooklyn, NY
0.38
Single-Family Home
$5,700,000
12/30/25
5
3
3,600

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Boerum Hill
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What Locals Say about Boerum Hill

At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 100 % Say there are community events

  • 100 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 100 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 100 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 100 % Say kids play outside

  • 75 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 75 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 75 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 67 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 63 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say parking is easy

  • 50 % Say car is needed

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Trulia User
    "It’s quite expensive and people are getting priced out. Spaces are small but manageable for growing families "
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has great access to public transportation, public parks, and museums. It has a neighborhood feel to it but also offers plenty of restaurants"
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  • Lucia.haldjian
    "Easy, close to all trains to various parts of Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn. Many people also bike. "
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  • Juliearegan
    "Brownstones in the heart of Brooklyn - in the middle of everything (cobble hill, park slope, downtown, fort Greene etc)"
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  • Michael H.
    "Easy commute! Walk to Barclays on 4th Ave, then quick ride into Manhattan on the NYC subway to Grand Central. "
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  • Laura B.
    "Lots of dogs in this neighborhood. The nearest dog parks are at least a fifteen minute walk away though. There are some great doggy daycares in the neighborhood. Ciao Bow Wow is great."
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  • And1san3fue2
    "I've live here fir 30+ years raised my children and now my grand children. The area has had some rough edges within time but i considered it safe."
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  • Cruza2373
    "I see people walking with the dogAnd talking to people the neighborhood is pretty good The stores are near to walk"
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  • Cruza2373
    "Good neighborhood friend people clean neighborhood store near us park around us walking distance to Subway"
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  • Laureen R. C.
    "The area is serviced by 90% of all the subway lines. I work in Midtown (48th and Park) and I have a 30 minute door to door."
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  • Natalie B.
    "Several lines all within easy walk providing fast and easy commute to Manhattan or anywhere in Brooklyn "
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  • Lauren.elizabeth.long1010
    "Family and dog friendly, great food finds and picturesque day and night. I have lived here for a few years now and love it more and more each day! "
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  • Ashley
    "my commute is easy, I love right by the Atlantic Ave Barclays center station, and enter closest to where the N/R trains are. I take the N express to Midtown where I work, it takes about 35 min door to door. "
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  • Douglas Barnes
    "We've lived here for 13 years and love it. For much of that time we didn't have a car -- we have a car now primarily for trips outside the city. It's a very friendly neighborhood, more friendly than the places I've lived in Colorado, Texas and California."
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  • Tianafelder
    "Yo it’s a good neighborhood and all, it’s be the junkies that make it look bad. Don’t pay them no mind thou. They nice junkies that always want to borrow $2. Don’t give it to them thou cause then they’ll ask you everyday "
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  • Cassier94
    "The neighborhood is super family friendly. You’ll always see kids of all ages playing in the schoolyard "
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  • Fernanda.lacerda
    "they would love it there are 100 dogs in every blocks; they have dog parks and this dog will be a happy dog"
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  • Justinbilicki
    "Easy access to all subways lines. Very close to all of them. Beautiful tree lined street. Nicer walk towards Smith Street than it is towards Fourth "
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  • Isabel F.
    "Convenient for transport , diverse, leafy, good shops, farmers market, high-low which I like. All ages and a range of socio-economic types. Good schools. Community- unlike so much of manhattan nowadays. where I originated..."
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  • Johannaprovenzano
    "It is a truly diverse and friendly neighborhood, accessible to all. It is beautiful and represents all of NYC!"
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281 State St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,836 sqft single-family home built in 2005. 281 State St is located in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. This property is not currently available for sale. 281 State St was last sold on Jul 23, 2021 for $3,975,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 281 State St is $5,342,500.