387 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
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OFF MARKET

387 E 5th St
Brooklyn, NY 11218

Kensington
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,130 sqft

$2,430,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $13,873/mo*
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$2,430,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $13,873/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
4 Baths
2,130 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.43M
Since last month
Increased$22K (+0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$281K (+13.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$677K (+38.8%)
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 +85% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$2.42M
July 2026$2.4M
June 2026$2.4M
May 2026$2.36M
April 2026$2.29M
March 2026$2.3M
February 2026$2.21M
January 2026$2.19M
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
51 Dahill Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.38
Townhouse
$2,110,000
08/03/26
7
3
2,100
758 Westminster Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.97
Townhouse
$2,350,000
08/29/25
8
3
3,391
1245 46th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.92
Townhouse
$4,150,000
11/19/25
3
3
5,178
2311 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn, NY
1.05
Townhouse
$920,000
03/18/26
5
3
2,400
145 Webster Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.80
Townhouse
$2,099,000
02/24/26
3
1
1,094
302 18th St, Brooklyn, NY
1.52
Townhouse
$1,450,000
05/04/26
5
3
1,989
343 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn, NY
1.48
Townhouse
$2,500,000
09/04/25
4
3
1,725
685 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
1.47
Townhouse
$2,320,000
10/28/25
4
3
2,300
488 7th Ave #2, Brooklyn, NY
1.45
Townhouse
$2,425,000
10/06/25
4
2
2,385
557 9th St, Brooklyn, NY
1.56
Townhouse
$4,725,000
03/17/26
5
3.5
3,000

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
504 Beverley Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
$3,798,000
9
7.5
3,384
For Sale
260 Ocean Pkwy #3C, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.03
$764,800
2
1
1,000
Off Market
260 Ocean Pkwy #5A, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.03
$416,100
1
1
800
Off Market
260 Ocean Pkwy #6-D, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.03
$376,000
1
1
850
Recently Sold
260 Ocean Pkwy #6J, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.03
$608,400
2
1
1,050
Off Market
260 Ocean Pkwy #5G, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.03
$425,000
1
1
-
Recently Sold
260 Ocean Pkwy #2A, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.03
-
1
1
800
Off Market
260 Ocean Pkwy #4H, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.03
-
1
1
700
Off Market
260 Ocean Pkwy #5J, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.03
$753,000
2
1
1,000
Recently Sold
260 Ocean Pkwy #2D, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.03
-
1
1
850
Off Market
280 Ocean Pkwy #5S, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.04
$430,000
1
1
-
Off Market
280 Ocean Pkwy #6T, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.04
$735,600
2
1
-
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 387 E 5th St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Townhouse
Year Built
1920
Living Area
2,130 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,141

About this House

This dreamy Victorian home with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a private driveway and a two-car garage (on a 40' wide lot) plus a fully finished basement will entice you. Fully renovated and gorgeous, you will have nothing to do but move in! Beautiful original parquet floors, original columns and stained glass windows are some of the original details you will find. As you enter into the foyer, there are closets flanking the French doors for all your storage needs. Beautiful original columns flank the entrance to the spacious living room with lovely bay windows and there is an open floorplan throughout this this floor. The beautiful dining room will easily accommodate all your family members. The renovated windowed kitchen has white shaker cabinetry, black granite counters and a smokey glass backsplash, with all new stainless appliances, and recessed lighting. A darling powder room completes this floor.The second floor has four bedrooms and one bath. Two of the bedrooms are quite large and could easily accommodate queen size beds. The bath has tasteful subway tile and grey ceramic flooring. The third floor houses an unbelievably beautiful master suite to cherish. With a cathedral ceiling, tons of closet and storage space, room for lounging, reading, or to place an office nook, the choice is yours. There is an en suite bath too. The basement has been fully finished and has tasteful ceramic tiles. There is a bath on this level as well as a laundry area. The backyard is also quite large and lovely, with easy access via the kitchen. The private driveway ensure you will always have a place to park - for you and for your friends! And, there is a large two car garage as well - to house your cars or to use as a work room, storage or whatever your heart desires.This is a fabulous home in Kensington, near the F/G train lines, and a block from the hustle and bustle of Church Ave. Walking distance to Prospect Park, Greenwood Playground, Brooklyn Public Library and much, much more.
387 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,130 sqft townhouse in Kensington, built in 1920. It last sold for $1,745,000 on Nov 3, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,430,300, with a rent estimate of $6,509/month.

Home Details for 387 E 5th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: TownhouseArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking Space: 1

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3200 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 3, 2017
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,745,000
Oct 26, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
PendingToActive
$1,699,000
Aug 7, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$1,699,000
Aug 4, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
PendingToActive
$1,699,000
May 25, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$1,699,000

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

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Neighborhood Overview

Kensington
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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

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  • Dxymdpb8nz
    "Farmer market every month or sometimes twice a month or twice a year , very beautiful park not far away "
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  • Christinelong620
    "We are very close to trains and buses. We can also walk or drive. Plan for anywhere between 30-60 min commute. "
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  • Dxymdpb8nz
    "There are beautiful park which is importante for families with kids Very pleasant and beautiful park"
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  • 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."
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  • 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 ."
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  • Trulia User
    "Halloween parades. Fairs bring in rides for the kids close Cortelyou bet on the island to East 17 Street lotta fun"
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  • 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."
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  • Trulia User
    "The small businesses and unique dining options make Flatbush special! Just love the options for shopping and eating."
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  • 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."
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for four years and I love this neighborhood and surround area in new York City. "
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  • 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"
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  • 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. "
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  • 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 "
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  • Trulia User
    "All are not so bad, but this location little cleaned like others location in BROOKLYN, Borough park is very expenses location."
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  • 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 "
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  • Trulia User
    "I live here over 10 years. Lovely, safe and friendly neighborhood. Everything is available in walking distance. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Crime and not that safe, schools are below average and not enough police especially during evening time "
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  • 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!"
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  • 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"
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  • Amna H.
    "its very safe and quiet. has a lot of stores around and good transportation. I would definitely recommend this neighborhood. "
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  • Matthewwels
    "Events in prospect park including celebrate Brooklyn and the skating rink and Smorgasburg. Haloween is great too."
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  • 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. "
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  • Md M.
    "Diversity and safety. Public transportation, supermarket, hospital school is close. Bars and different cuisine around "
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  • 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 "
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  • 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. "
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  • Tushar S.
    "Safe but some parts not so clean. Friendly and very convenient. Been here for 16 years. Very diverse neighborhood."
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  • 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 "
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  • 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. "
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  • Saba M.
    "lots of modes of transportation.. many subway lines and bus routes. dont even need car for this neighborhood "
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  • Florent P.
    "East 4th street Halloween is quite a celebration each year and the proximity to Prospect Park makes this neighborhood very nice"
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  • Saba M.
    "absolutely love it. especially walking on ocean parkway with dogs.. as long as you clean up after your dogs.. no issue "
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  • Ella G.
    "There’s a really wide sidewalk great for taking walks, also it’s close to the park. Idk what else to write.."
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  • Babathebuilders
    "Working class and convince for travel and shopping l,save minimum crime or no crime great schools in neighborhoods "
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  • 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. "
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  • 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"
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  • CDS357
    "many families in the area, great restaurants, convenient public transportation options and feels safe."
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  • Michael M.
    "Area is boring and the corner of McDonald and Church needs some serious cleaning up. "
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  • 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 "
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  • 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"
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  • 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 387 E 5th St

  • What is 387 E 5th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 387 E 5th St in Brooklyn, NY is $2,430,300.
  • What is the price history for 387 E 5th St?
    387 E 5th St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $1,745,000 in November 2017.
  • 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.
  • Does 387 E 5th St have parking?
    Yes, 387 E 5th St in Brooklyn, NY has on-site parking.

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