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

$2,166,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 6 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,420 sqft

398 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Kensington
Est. Refi. Payment $13,092/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 8, 2019 for $1,699,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.17M
Since last month
Decreased$19K (-0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$247K (+13%)
Since last sale
Increased$457K (+26.9%)
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 +72% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$2.16M
September 2026$2.16M
August 2026$2.17M
July 2026$2.15M
June 2026$2.15M
May 2026$2.11M
April 2026$2.05M
March 2026$2.04M
February 2026$1.98M
January 2026$1.96M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
51 Dahill Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.37
Townhouse
$2,110,000
08/03/26
7
3
2,100
145 Webster Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.78
Townhouse
$2,099,000
02/24/26
3
1
1,094
2311 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn, NY
1.08
Townhouse
$920,000
03/18/26
5
3
2,400
1245 46th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.89
Townhouse
$4,150,000
11/19/25
3
3
5,178
3014 Glenwood Rd, Brooklyn, NY
1.61
Townhouse
$2,550,000
04/03/26
8
2
2,280
302 18th St, Brooklyn, NY
1.52
Townhouse
$1,450,000
05/04/26
5
3
1,989
685 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
1.47
Townhouse
$2,320,000
10/28/25
4
3
2,300
557 9th St, Brooklyn, NY
1.57
Townhouse
$4,725,000
03/17/26
5
3.5
3,000
2103 Glenwood Rd, Brooklyn, NY
1.18
Townhouse
$2,585,000
09/03/26
5
5
3,843
259 Winthrop St, Brooklyn, NY
1.62
Townhouse
$2,520,000
03/04/26
4
8.5
1,838

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
394 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
$2,003,400
Studio
-
1,844
Off Market
402 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
$1,614,500
3
1
1,200
Off Market
406 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
$2,092,400
Studio
-
2,036
Off Market
390 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
$2,366,700
5
3.5
2,420
Off Market
390 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
-
Studio
-
1,640
Off Market
390 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
-
Studio
-
1,640
Off Market
386 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$2,116,100
Studio
-
2,196
Off Market
408 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$1,948,900
Studio
-
1,768
Off Market
399 E 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$2,528,200
9
5
4,080
Off Market
399 E 4th St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
-
2
1
-
Off Market
399 E 4th St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
-
-
-
-
Off Market
395 E 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$2,494,600
1
1
3,396
Off Market
395 E 4th St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$1,034,000
1
1
-
Off Market
395 E 4th St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$1,100,800
2
1
1,500
Off Market
403 E 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$2,771,800
Studio
-
3,871
Off Market
391 E 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$1,205,800
2
1
-
Off Market
412 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$1,808,400
Studio
-
2,188
Off Market
412 E 5th St #5H, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
-
1
1
-
Off Market
379 E 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.03
-
1
1
-
Off Market
407 E 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.03
$2,050,000
7
3
3,372
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1910
2,420 sqft
$895/sqft

About this House

Enchanting Kensington dream home. This fully detached, renovated Victorian style home, with a lovely front porch, a shared driveway and garage, and the BEST backyard has just hit the market. Modern updates are combined with original details here, and the result is simply beautiful. You'll enter to find a sweet and spacious front room, replete with cove ceilings, a pier mirror with bench, picture railings and oversized windows, that is open to the dining/living room. Relax to your hearts content in the living room. The renovated windowed kitchen has an open layout, with plentiful cabinetry (including a pantry), stainless appliances, exposed brick and black granite countertops with a glass door leading to a small porch and out to an incredible backyard. Light is abundant! Separating the kitchen from dining/living room--is the breakfast/dining bar--where the granite counters are bi-level which provide great entertaining/dining ease. A pretty powder room completes this level. The second floor has three spacious bedrooms and a full bath. The master bedroom is huge with two exposures, and it has a wall of closets. Another bedroom on this level also has two exposures, as well as the original shutters on the windows, which could appeal to the romantic in you. The beautifully renovated bath provides a spa experience, with new gray and white tiling. Walk up to the third floor and you'll find three more bedrooms, one currently being utilized as a fantastic office.The basement has high ceilings, is clean, freshly painted and mostly finished. Use half as a rec room, and the rest houses the mechanicals, and the full size washer/dryer. The electric, plumbing and heating systems (gas) are all completely renovated. This Kensington home is well-located on a lovely, tree-lined street, near everything that makes Kensington great. It's steps from great shopping and retail on Church Ave, including Isaac Apple Farm, Carnival Market, the Soho Caf and Grill, Saki Sushi, Asia Harbor and the Thai Farm Kitchen. And a short walk to Wheated, Betty's Brooklyn Bistro, Hunger Pang and Werkstatt. It's also super close to Ft. Hamilton Pkwy; where you'll find Steeplechase Caf, Hamilton's, Batata and Brancaccio's. Transportation is easy here, you're 3 blocks from F/G, a block and a half from B35 busline, close to express buses to Manhattan, and two blocks from the Prospect Expressway and Ocean Parkway. Near playgrounds, the Windsor Terrace library, houses of worship, and its just 10 minutes to Prospect Park. This is a fabulous home. Come take a look and fall in love. Showings start at the open house Sunday, 5/19.
398 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is a 6 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,420 sqft townhouse in Kensington, built in 1910. It last sold for $1,699,000 on Oct 8, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,166,400, with a rent estimate of $5,513/month.

Home Details for 398 E 5th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910Year Updated: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: TownhouseArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3000 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 8, 2019
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,699,000
Jun 28, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$1,699,000
May 16, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$1,699,000
Jun 14, 2007
Source: N/A
Sold
$690,000

Market trends in New York

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$833K
$14.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.2%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$723
$18MoM
Available listings
17509
870MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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  • 89% say there are sidewalks
  • 56% say there's holiday spirit
  • 53% say neighbors are friendly
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  • 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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    "Farmer market every month or sometimes twice a month or twice a year , very beautiful park not far away "
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "The small businesses and unique dining options make Flatbush special! Just love the options for shopping and eating."
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    "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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    "I lived in this neighborhood for four years and I love this neighborhood and surround area in new York City. "
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "I live here over 10 years. Lovely, safe and friendly neighborhood. Everything is available in walking distance. "
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    "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
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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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    "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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    "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 398 E 5th St

  • What is 398 E 5th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 398 E 5th St in Brooklyn, NY is $2,166,400.
  • What is the price history for 398 E 5th St?
    398 E 5th St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $1,699,000 in October 2019.
  • 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 $833K. That is up $14.83K from the prior month.
  • Does 398 E 5th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 398 E 5th St in Brooklyn, NY has air conditioning.
  • Does 398 E 5th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 398 E 5th St in Brooklyn, NY has in-unit laundry.

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