281 Union Ave #4E, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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OFF MARKET

$805,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 517 sqft

281 Union Ave #4E, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Williamsburg
Est. Refi. Payment $4,742/mo*
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$806K
Since last month
Decreased$125K (-13.4%)
Since last year
Increased$37K (+4.8%)
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 +167% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$806K
August 2026$801K
July 2026$930K
June 2026$832K
May 2026$914K
April 2026$680K
March 2026$708K
February 2026$748K
January 2026$773K
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
30 Devoe St #3A, Brooklyn, NY
0.31
Multi-Family Home
$802,000
10/02/25
1
1
794
106 Havemeyer St #4C, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Multi-Family Home
$220,000
12/10/25
1
1
790
89 Montrose Ave #5, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Multi-Family Home
$1
03/31/26
2
1
1,116
80 Metropolitan Ave #1T, Brooklyn, NY
0.90
Multi-Family Home
$634,599
05/27/26
1
1
700
170 S 4th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.57
Multi-Family Home
$3,475,000
12/11/25
1
1
3,360
34 N 7th St #7D, Brooklyn, NY
1.03
Multi-Family Home
$1,090,000
12/11/25
1
1
690
2 Northside Piers #12C, Brooklyn, NY
1.03
Multi-Family Home
$1,352,000
01/21/26
1
1
775
106 Havemeyer St #2C, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Multi-Family Home
$1
12/04/25
2
2
1,497
170 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.62
Multi-Family Home
$1,850,000
10/23/25
2
1.5
912
347 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.55
Multi-Family Home
$1,625,000
06/16/26
2
1
3,600
Home facts updated by county records

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
261 Union Ave #1, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.03
$1,125,600
1
1.5
1,178
Off Market
261 Union Ave #6, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.03
$1,516,400
3
2
1,004
Off Market
261 Union Ave #4, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.04
$1,230,000
2
2
885
Recently Sold
27 Meserole St #3R, Brooklyn, NY 11206
0.10
$655,000
1
1
549
Recently Sold
27 Meserole St #1R, Brooklyn, NY 11206
0.11
$670,100
1
1
564
Off Market
350 Hooper St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.10
$122,000
2
1.5
1,293
Recently Sold
410 S 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.13
$2,700,000
6
3
2,505
For Sale
305 Union Ave #3A, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.08
$1,923,600
2
2
1,189
Off Market
305 Union Ave #PHA, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.08
$2,695,700
3
2
1,597
Off Market
395 S 2nd St #5, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.08
$1,052,300
2
1
-
Off Market
395 S 2nd St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.08
$1,595,000
3
2
1,307
For Sale
38 Meserole St #2C, Brooklyn, NY 11206
0.13
$739,300
Studio
1
529
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 281 Union Ave #4E.
  • Schools2 Preschool Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Multi-Family
517 sqft
$1,558/sqft
Garage

About this House

Rent Stabilized

Two Months Free ($2167 net, $2600 gross)

* Welcome to 281 Union Avenue *

This sunny 1 bedroom home has everything you are looking for! Located on the 4th floor in an elevator building, this corner unit gets an amazing amount of natural light with huge floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the entire apartment. The apartment also features hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, a virtual doorman and many other building amenities.

The location is absolutely perfect. The apartment is just a short walk away from the (J,M,Z,G,L) trains. You are close to great restaurants such as Hello Bklyn, Williamsburg Pizza and Sazon Perez. Walgreens and Brooklyn Harvest Market are just a few blocks away as well, this makes grocery shopping extremely convenient.

Contact us today to set up a showing!


Apartment Features:
- Full Size Stainless Steel Appliances
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Hardwood Floors
- Recessed Lighting
- On-Site Super

- Elevator
- Parking
- Laundry Room
- Gym
- Storage
- Bike Storage
- Roof Deck
-Trains (L, G, J, M, Z)

* The landlord is offering 2 months free during a 12-month term to new residents ($2167 net, $2600 gross) and will allow residents to pay the net effective during the term.
281 Union Ave #4E, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 517 sqft multi-family in Williamsburg. More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2020 with an asking price of $2,950 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 19, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $805,600, with a rent estimate of $3,672/month.

Home Details for 281 Union Ave #4E

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Interior Features

Interior Details
Additional StorageStorage
Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Elevator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Deck
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Building

Community rooms
Fitness Center

Additional Information

On Site Laundry Available

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 19, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,600
Dec 2, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$2,600
Price decreased by 12%
Nov 24, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$2,950
Sep 20, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$3,083
Sep 7, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$3,083
Price increased by 2%

Market trends in Williamsburg

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.58M
$265KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$1.49K
$96MoM
Available listings
205
36MoM

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Williamsburg

At least 1238 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 76 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 40 % Say there are community events

  • 38 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say parking is easy

  • 31 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 27 % Say car is needed

  • 25 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Itsinmyhair
    "The location is really ideal. Manhattan is just a 15 minute train ride away and there are so many great bars, restaurants, clubs, stores and parks within walking distance "
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  • Arq_ramonlora
    "Families can find very good Elementary and middle schools in the area. It’s not the usual but there are a few good choices "
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  • Kelly N
    "It’s so gentrified, everything is so expensive. It’s unfortunate this is where I was raised and I can’t even provide that for my kids anymore. "
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  • Leilani Mason
    "40 minutes to midtown manhattan. I take the ferry or the subway. It’s a little difficult but I do it "
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  • Itsinmyhair
    "Getting your kids into a good school is so hard and extremely expensive. Good child care is difficult to find"
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  • Itsinmyhair
    "New York has the best mix of people and culture. These is always something fun and interesting happening."
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  • Michelle
    "It’s alright. Just like the rest of Brooklyn. It’s all the same. Nothing really gets better. It is what it is"
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  • Lauren Resler-Stupak
    "I drive and subway. My husband takes the subway into Manhattan 6 days a week. My kids walk, scooter, bike. "
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  • Luis M Lopez
    "This neighborhood has morphed into a vibrant community that has tons of options. It has not preserved the culture that once was located here, however."
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived here for 5 years and it definitely got more dangerous since covid but still very nice. Night out is great if you are into that and plenty of restaurants. "
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    "The coffe/bar by the train, crepes, pizza, and bodegas. Loud during work from home hours (by bodegas) & lots of parties in the summer. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Williamsburg is the best aria, everything is close with buildings , like the train station the buses the city bikes the schools the super marketplace that’s why this location is the best!"
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    "Great access to ply lo trznsportatjon and going to the city is very easy because there are trains that "
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    "I've lived in this neighborhood for years now, and it's a very good place to be. Lots of restaurants, bars, parks, shopping nearby. You won't be disappointed, even for just a visit. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The waterfront parks and sport fields, the bicycle lanes, skate park are all nice, but we are waiting for many more parks the city promised all along the water front "
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  • Trulia User
    "I am not a parent and do not have anything relevant for parents of young children in this neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are good schools and a really great community here for raising kids. The parks and playgrounds are plentiful. "
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  • Trulia User
    "People don’t really clean after their pets for the most part . A lot of people also don’t train their dogs properly ."
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  • Trulia User
    "Never a dull moment living here. Does get loud during the summer but you'll get use to it; also dog friendly"
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  • Trulia User
    "food, parties, people, trains, busses, city bikes, etc this area is full of fun and family activities "
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  • Trulia User
    "parks, gyms, recreation centers, dance studios, karate schools, parades, bars, restaurants, centers, etc.."
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  • Trulia User
    "I walk to work or I take a short L train ride. If the train isn’t running and I don’t walk I’ll get a quick Uber. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I really don’t know but Halloween is very popular on my neighborhood. Also we have really nice parks, Bar and restaurants "
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy subway access and freeway near by with Williamsburg bridge and Midtown tunnel access to the city."
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  • Trulia User
    "There are lot of public places to go out with kids. The schools in the neighbourhood are great and the public transport is safe to travel with kids "
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  • Trulia User
    "Super easy transport to Manhattan via train, bus, or ferry! It you work from home, lots of coffee shops and coworking spaces if you need to escape your apartment. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The constant building of high rise apartments priced at ridiculous high minimums for terrible and rushed work. Awful people moving in who treat the side walk like a dumpster. Broken glass and dog poop, rats and garbage everywhere. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many green spaces and places to play for children. There are dog & skate parks also. Sprinkler in the summer and kids making snow people in the winter."
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  • Trulia User
    "There’s a freshness to the whole place. Granted there’s a lot of new construction , but it’s more an attitude of the people to do something new."
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  • Nancy
    "I live here for 7 years. I do like the fact that you are literally close to everything by just a walk away. Also the city is like 15 minutes ride on the L train which is my closest train station. We have a fresh market at MCcarren park every Saturday morning from 8-2pm. Lots of lots of restaurants and coffee shops..🥰"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of people have dogs here and walk their dogs around in the area; there are several nice parks and dog runs"
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  • Trulia User
    "lively and bustling however it's gotten very expensive to live here one of the most expensive in brook and in NYC "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of dogs, couple of parks, some bars and restaurants are relaxed about dogs. Dog parks available are a little small or a little dirty. The area could use better space for off lead. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of people with dogs and there are a couple of parks around with dog parks as well. Most people are very friendly with dogs!"
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  • Trulia User
    "dog 🐕 owners some pick up after their dogs some don't.. alot of dog owners don't even put there dogs on a lease they just let them walk by themselves."
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  • Trulia User
    "Big puppy boom + WFH boom during Covid — lots of nice dogs and neighborhood pup friends. Welcome to enjoy street dining and outdoor seating at cafes and bars."
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  • Trulia User
    "we have different community events throughout the year. Such as park gatherings, street vending, and yearly holidays such as Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. "
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  • Trulia User
    "there are local fairs and farmers markets that go on all the time. everybody is friendly and it is a very family oriented area."
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    "Seeing other dog owners walking their dogs and the dog parks and other dog friendly places. Lots of parks and dogs. "
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    "Cafe, restaurants, artist,Netflix productions ,young atmosphere that makes you feel alive. If you live in Williamsburg you will be the envy of the entire country !!! "
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Frequently asked questions about 281 Union Ave #4E

  • What is 281 Union Ave #4E estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 281 Union Ave #4E in Brooklyn, NY is $805,600.
  • 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 $1.58M. That is up $265K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Williamsburg neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Williamsburg neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as walkable to grocery stores, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
  • Does 281 Union Ave #4E have air conditioning?
    Yes, 281 Union Ave #4E in Brooklyn, NY has air conditioning.
  • Does 281 Union Ave #4E have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 281 Union Ave #4E in Brooklyn, NY has laundry facilities.

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