283 E  5th St #A3, Brooklyn, NY 11218
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OFF MARKET

283 E 5th St #A3
Brooklyn, NY 11218

Kensington
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths

$1,068,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,128/mo*

$1,068,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,128/mo*
2 Beds
2 Baths

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.07M
Since last month
Increased$9K (+0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$88K (+9%)
Since last sale
Increased$306K (+40.6%)
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 +44% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.06M
July 2026$1.05M
June 2026$1.04M
May 2026$1.04M
April 2026$1.04M
March 2026$1.01M
February 2026$1.02M
January 2026$1.01M
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
0.11
Coop
$900,000
09/05/25
2
2
1,200
0.11
Coop
$900,000
09/05/25
2
2
1,200
0.11
Coop
$927,385
09/26/25
2
2
-
0.11
Coop
$927,385
09/29/25
2
2
-
0.18
Coop
$900,000
10/31/25
2
2
1,372
0.20
Coop
$900,000
10/28/25
2
2
1,372
0.18
Coop
$961,000
07/24/26
2
2
1,372
0.20
Coop
$961,000
07/17/26
2
2
1,372
0.20
Coop
$753,000
01/21/26
2
1
1,000
0.20
Coop
$753,000
01/16/26
2
1
1,000

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
0.06
$2,281,200
6
2
3,000
Off Market
0.04
$890,968
3
1
-
Recently Sold
0.05
$1,020,400
3
2
1,328
Off Market
0.04
$750,000
3
1
-
For Sale
0.04
$500,000
1
1
780
For Sale
0.04
$509,250
1
1
850
Recently Sold
0.04
$442,300
1
1
700
Off Market
0.06
$875,000
2
2
1,005
Recently Sold
0.06
$816,900
2
2
949
Off Market
0.06
$781,900
2
2
949
Off Market
0.10
$2,383,400
9
3.5
3,432
Off Market
0.11
$1,983,800
6
2.5
-
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Coop
Year Built
1935

About this House

Sun-Filled and Spacious 2 bed, 2 bath Pre-War, Art Deco Co-op in Perfect Kensington Location! Currently set up as a 3 bedroom home, this well proportioned, sunny, corner apartment is open and airy with generous pre-war sized rooms and detail. Original herringbone floors and 11 foot ceilings grace the spacious and sunken living room, creating a dramatic and inviting space. 10 foot ceilings and parquet floors throughout the apartment. The apartment boasts windows in every room, including both full sized bathrooms, and kitchen. Out of every window, you will find tranquil views of sky and trees. The serene master bedroom can easily accommodate king sized furniture, and is complete with an en-suite full sized bathroom. The large bedroom in the back has been beautifully altered to create 2 windowed bedrooms, for a total of 3 ~ one bedroom easily allows for a full size bed and desk area, and the smaller bedroom works perfectly with a single bed, or as an office. You can choose to keep this fully functioning design, or easily opt to bring back to its original configuration. The entry foyer is grand by design, allowing additional living space to utilize as you like. Generous closet space abounds, including a 7 foot entry closet in the foyer, to easily maintain a fully organized home. There is a separate dining area that flows into the windowed kitchen - with dishwasher and microwave - creating all the space you need. This beautiful, elevator building, is ideally located on the corner of quiet Albemarle Road and East 5th Street. This terrific location provides easy access to F/G trains on Church Avenue ~ 3 blocks away ~ local buses, and the express bus to Manhattan. It is 2 blocks to Greenwood Playground and P.S. 130. Ocean Parkway provides a short walk to Brooklyn's premier playground ~ Prospect Park, or a fun and easy bike ride to the beach at Coney Island. Shopping, restaurants and amenities, all conveniently close by. This professionally managed building is impeccably maintained with a live-in super. The building's basement level provides common storage, bike storage and a central laundry room with card-operated machines. Cats are permitted, and dogs upon approval. This apartment is sure to please! Open House ~ Thursday, June 9th ~ 5:30 - 7:00 pm.
283 E 5th St #A3, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom coop in Kensington, built in 1935. It last sold for $753,000 on Sep 30, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,068,000, with a rent estimate of $4,896/month.

Home Details for 283 E 5th St #A3

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1935
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Coop

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 30, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$753,000

Market trends in New York

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$794K
$26.67K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.0%
0.1%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$679
$26
MoM
Available listings
17724
933
MoM

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Kensington

At least 284 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 77 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 46 % Say there are community events

  • 44 % Say it's quiet

  • 40 % Say car is needed

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

  • 29 % Say parking is easy

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Dxymdpb8nz
    "Farmer market every month or sometimes twice a month or twice a year , very beautiful park not far away "
  • Christinelong620
    "We are very close to trains and buses. We can also walk or drive. Plan for anywhere between 30-60 min commute. "
  • Dxymdpb8nz
    "There are beautiful park which is importante for families with kids Very pleasant and beautiful park"
  • Fpaoselli
    "Family friendly neighborhood that is diverse. I feel safe here with my young child and have an amazing community of friends with children of a similar age."
  • Mrsmaignan
    "Commuting is fine. Distance is 10 to 15 minutes to both train line. Grocery Stores are about 10 to 15 minutes also. Plenty of local Stores in the area ."
  • Trulia User
    "Halloween parades. Fairs bring in rides for the kids close Cortelyou bet on the island to East 17 Street lotta fun"
  • Trulia User
    "Every weekend there are events, especially for children; from neighborhood cleanups to story time. The sidewalks are wider than most places which makes outdoor dining and pop ups a fun addition and leave lots of room to walk."
  • Trulia User
    "The small businesses and unique dining options make Flatbush special! Just love the options for shopping and eating."
  • Trulia User
    "Lived here my whole life best kept secret in Brooklyn. Close to prospect park and 8 stops to city. Quite family area with good schools."
  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for four years and I love this neighborhood and surround area in new York City. "
  • Trulia User
    "my kids was born in Flatbush Ave.. never had a issue.. living.in Flatbush Ave . got many friends. lost.many friend's. from my at wtc.. so sad . besides that.no problems at all"
  • Trulia User
    "I don't know. I don't go out often but it's a clean neighborhood. I guess everyone would like it here since everything is accessible. "
  • Trulia User
    "Last stop in Brooklyn on express bus in Manhattan in 6 min. Safe clean happy area with walking distance to prospect park and horse stable. Lot of family’s, groceries near by and a lot of new restaurants. Parade grounds ball fields and soccer tennis courts walking access as well "
  • Trulia User
    "All are not so bad, but this location little cleaned like others location in BROOKLYN, Borough park is very expenses location."
  • Trulia User
    "Love the area safe and walk-in distance to prospect park. Express bus 1 stop to Manhattan. And F G train few blocks down "
  • Trulia User
    "I live here over 10 years. Lovely, safe and friendly neighborhood. Everything is available in walking distance. "
  • Trulia User
    "Crime and not that safe, schools are below average and not enough police especially during evening time "
  • Brooklynjoe88
    "About an hour to get into Manhattan. The location is just far enough in Brooklyn where you can get a seat in the Am!"
  • Chalisa.nixon5
    "The neighborhood is quiet and well kept for the most part, i live in the family shelter and what i do know is they should have more rental available for the single women in that shelter"
  • Amna H.
    "its very safe and quiet. has a lot of stores around and good transportation. I would definitely recommend this neighborhood. "
  • Matthewwels
    "Events in prospect park including celebrate Brooklyn and the skating rink and Smorgasburg. Haloween is great too."
  • Junie F.
    "This is a friendly,family-oriented neighborhood with multiple parks shops and restaurants within walking distance. We’ve been living here for 4 years and would recommend this area to anyone looking for a place to raise a family. "
  • Md M.
    "Diversity and safety. Public transportation, supermarket, hospital school is close. Bars and different cuisine around "
  • Nesdesigns
    "Me as a dog owner like that I meet other dog owners, been here since 1996 and raised my 5 children as well schools are also great in this neighborhood. Recommend living in Kensington "
  • Francescamaso
    "Plenty of families with young kids, playgrounds nearby, good schools, and close to the park. Neighborly and friendly neighborhood represented by many different ethnicities. "
  • Tushar S.
    "Safe but some parts not so clean. Friendly and very convenient. Been here for 16 years. Very diverse neighborhood."
  • Luna A.
    "I live here last 23 years. My all neighbor Behaviors is really good. School ,grocery. SHopping everything is excellent but I need more big house Bcz my kids are grown up now "
  • Marvg99
    "Kensington has a lot to offers with a range of foreign products and its very safe. Also it is a very diverse neighborhood, everyone keep it nice and clean. "
  • Saba M.
    "lots of modes of transportation.. many subway lines and bus routes. dont even need car for this neighborhood "
  • Florent P.
    "East 4th street Halloween is quite a celebration each year and the proximity to Prospect Park makes this neighborhood very nice"
  • Saba M.
    "absolutely love it. especially walking on ocean parkway with dogs.. as long as you clean up after your dogs.. no issue "
  • Ella G.
    "There’s a really wide sidewalk great for taking walks, also it’s close to the park. Idk what else to write.."
  • Babathebuilders
    "Working class and convince for travel and shopping l,save minimum crime or no crime great schools in neighborhoods "
  • Adriana D.
    "It has a neighborhoody feel. People look out for one another. It’s not really unique but it’s what makes it great. "
  • Fahriddin G.
    "Good place to live and good for kids and many more it good that’s all I can say i don’t know what else to say"
  • CDS357
    "many families in the area, great restaurants, convenient public transportation options and feels safe."
  • Michael M.
    "Area is boring and the corner of McDonald and Church needs some serious cleaning up. "
  • Estiak
    "I like this neighborhood, this area has all kind of transportation facilities with tons of restaurants and deli grocery inclusive school, Bank, Post office and religious centers Thanks "
  • Kimberlyragan
    "Unfortunately, many of the buildings do not allow dogs. But the area of Ocean Parkway has a great strip for dogs to walk along"
  • Yim
    "No park in area to left your dogs run or exercise around in. Also lots of kids with roller around here."

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Frequently asked questions about 283 E 5th St #A3

  • What is 283 E 5th St #A3 estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 283 E 5th St #A3 in Brooklyn, NY is $1,068,000.
  • What is the price history for 283 E 5th St #A3?
    283 E 5th St #A3 in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $753,000 in September 2016.
  • 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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