438 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
OFF MARKET

$671,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,552 sqft

438 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

East New York
Est. Refi. Payment $3,883/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 25, 2025 for $650,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$671K
Since last month
Increased$12K (+1.8%)
Since last year
Increased$22K (+3.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$22K (+3.4%)
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 +76% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$672K
August 2026$669K
July 2026$660K
June 2026$655K
May 2026$653K
March 2026$649K
February 2026$660K
January 2026$661K
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
200 McKinley Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.31
Single-Family Home
$650,000
11/26/25
2
2
1,430
194 Crystal Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.25
Single-Family Home
$732,000
05/18/26
5
2
1,836
344 Logan Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.21
Single-Family Home
$777,000
03/18/26
4
3
1,424
321 Essex St, Brooklyn, NY
0.46
Single-Family Home
$678,888
08/28/26
3
2
1,135
371 Grant Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.47
Single-Family Home
$845,000
02/02/26
3
2
1,340
351 Autumn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.35
Single-Family Home
$645,000
12/17/25
3
3
1,102
13 Pine Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,164,800
12/12/25
5
3
2,040

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
9 Adler Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.00
$799,000
3
2
1,428
For Sale
13 Pine Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.07
$1,164,800
5
3
2,040
Recently Sold
55 Doscher Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.10
$879,000
3
1.5
-
Off Market
57 Doscher Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.10
$721,500
3
1.5
-
Off Market
453 Chestnut St, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.10
$637,500
3
1.5
1,269
Off Market
465 Chestnut St #PENTHOUSE, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.12
$900,500
6
3
1,924
Off Market
361 Chestnut Ct, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.07
-
5
3
1,680
Off Market
125 Crystal St, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.12
$650,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
92 Crystal Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.10
$899,000
7
2
2,080
For Sale
76 Crystal Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.10
$931,800
6
2.5
-
Off Market
127 Crystal St #Townhouse 1, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.13
$520,000
3
1
1,248
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1920
1,552 sqft
$432/sqft

About this House

Charming 1 Family Home w/ Balcony in East New York!

Welcome to 438 Shepherd Avenue, a beautifully maintained single-family home in the heart of Brooklyn’s East New York neighborhood.This classic 2-story colonial offers approximately 1,552 square feet of living space, blending historic charm with modern updates.

This spacious home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The 1st floor boasts a large eat-in kitchen, a bright and airy open-concept living and dining area, bedroom, and a full bathroom. The 2nd floor boasts 2 bedrooms, living room, a full bathroom and a balcony. A full unfinished basement with a laundry room offers endless possibilities for customization or additional storage.

Situated on a 2,500 sq. ft. lot, the property includes a generous backyard, perfect for outdoor activities, gardening, or entertaining. Recent updates include a new boiler, water heater, and roof. Street parking only.

Conveniently located just steps from the Shepherd Ave subway station (A & C lines), this home offers an effortless commute to Manhattan and beyond. It is right next to Pitkin Ave with its stores, shops and restaurants. Only 3 blocks from Atlantic Ave.

Building: 20 x 30 ft
Lot: 25 x 100 ft
Zoning: R5
FAR: 0.62; Max FAR: 1.25
Taxes: $1,662/Yr

Don’t Miss this Incredible Opportunity!
438 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,552 sqft single-family home in East New York, built in 1920. It last sold for $650,000 on Aug 25, 2025 (6% below the $695,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $671,200, with a rent estimate of $3,740/month.
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listed by Amani Joseph, (929) 742-9765
Capri Jet Realty Corp, (718) 388-2188
Bought with: Amani Joseph, (929) 742-9765, Capri Jet Realty Corp, (718) 388-2188
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#841798

Home Details for 438 Shepherd Avenue

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Laundry
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1552 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Water AvailableAppliances: Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range, Refrigerator, WasherDryerLaundry: In Basement,Laundry RoomRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall/Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Tri-LevelFloors: Hardwood, Tile

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
No CarportNo Garage
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 108

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 040200020

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $695,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jul 14 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Brooklyn
School Information
Elementary School: Ps 345 Patrolman Robert BoldenJr High / Middle School: Vista AcademyHigh School: School For Classics High SchoolHigh School District: Brooklyn 19

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1552 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2500 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 841798Attic: NoneAttribution Contact: 718-388-2188Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 25, 2025
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #841798
Sold
$650,000
Jul 14, 2025
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #841798
Pending
$695,000
May 24, 2025
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #841798
PriceChange
$695,000
Price decreased by 3%
Mar 28, 2025
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #841798
Listed For Sale
$719,000
Mar 22, 2025
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved

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

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What Locals Say about East New York

At least 2739 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 74 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 48 % Say car is needed

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 40 % Say there are community events

  • 38 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say parking is easy

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Aikoyy013
    "Very quite place kind of people neighbors very high rate elementary school and grocery stores pharmacy something like that "
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  • Trulia User
    "What comes to mind are the parades. Summer pools days when the city closes the street for kids to play with the hydrant water and we do cookout."
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  • mayrelis grullon
    "Great parks, commercials, the train and buses are close . Great school district specially for middle school "
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  • Marilyn Saytue
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 4 years. Calm neighborhood, with easy going neighbors. Thrift stores, eateries, supermarkets, barbershops, schools, churches, mosques, parks, green thumbs gardens and more."
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  • Donsimmonsny36
    "Good place to live nice area schools parks bus train near buy it’s convenient place to be at and easy travel "
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  • Jason St. Bernard
    "Good schools and distance to the school super friendly environment and good for kids enough supermarkets"
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  • Jason St. Bernard
    "Dog parks , very friendly animals and a lot of space for the dog to run free and the shops they have for grooming and cleaning dogs "
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  • Nkkbrathwaite
    "The place is being kept to okay standers. It is a quiet neighborhood with kids in the area that loves dogs."
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  • James Taylor
    "Neighborhood is very family oriented I can walk my dog with no problem. I can go to the store and get whatever I need and I love the hospitality people say good morning and have a great day even say good night."
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  • Sam Firempong
    "Block parties, loud . Not a safe neighborhood. But to each is his own just be careful of the street pharmacists lurking in the corners"
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  • Kerilious jules
    "The place is not bad it’s just like any other neighborhood in America expect some weird stuff from time to time but other than that you should be alright, if you stay out the way people stay out your way very simple."
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  • Stanley Clotaire
    "It’s a very vibrant neighborhood . The community sticks together, the food is great, the park is beautiful "
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  • Jose Cardona
    "There are a lot of restaurants in the area and the transit makes it easy to go anywhere in the city. "
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  • Elkins Martinez
    "There are many dog owners in this area and ontop of that there’s a nice big park nearby for playing catch and fetch petco nearby aswell so yeah a good spot."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s ok I was just so used to the neighborhood has its ups and down, I like that there are multiple parks to take your children to and the transportation is very convenient "
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  • Javaughn Farquharson
    "Quiet, safe neighborhood though it can look intimidating. Not much food options but neighboring areas like Bushwick and Bedstuy are close by"
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  • Kymora Rodney
    "3 train van sic Ac van sic Thankfully , cooperative when delay , can’t complain when it comes to the public "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are no dog parks around here not dog friendly and people are mean all the time cars drive recklessly "
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  • Zelda Bovian
    "It’s a very high crime neighborhood not a good neighborhood to be walking in at night there’s always shootings car theft and a high number of crimes also there is also a lot of fires and not to forget a high number of drug addicts lurking around "
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  • Nunya
    "Wasn’t so bad in 2017 but now its terrible almost got shot last Halloween trick or treating had my first car they stole my parts Very high in gang activity my kid and I was almost stabbed coming home from local school by another student in local school Don’t move here stay in a shelter or where ever you are it’s not worth it "
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  • Jocelyn C
    "People are dog friendly meaning no one is really scared of dogs but people don’t curve their dogs so your dog might eat another dog’s poop."
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  • Wellington_diaz
    "Not a good place to raise your kids. High crime, noisy and too many people in the way. Home prices are too high for a place with little to offer. "
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  • Shellzwilliam76
    "Please get rid of the rats and roaches before renting this property. This property may look nice but there are a lot of hidden surprises you will only experience by living in this property. "
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  • Maria Perez
    "Some areas are very safe. Many places in the area are full of caring neighbors. There’s also lively with different types of culture and music. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The community diversity I lived here for two years and u can’t classify this neighborhood by any race and we all treat eachother with respect "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s more of a neighborhood for older folks not really suitable for young, lively people. It’s not too bad but it’s not my vibe "
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  • Trulia User
    "train access is close to my home but there are limited options. There are also busses that can be used for transportation."
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  • Trulia User
    "I love this neighborhood. It is a great community for families. Love the access to shopping for all needs close by. "
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  • Trulia User
    "i use to live in the neighborhood i like itit easy to get to the store or train i grown up on hinsdale the neighnor are very frirndly i know ill be okay thetr"
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 20+ years! The Block Parties were among 1st community event. The Old-Timers’ Celebration, cookout, music groups from the ‘70’s & ‘80’s. A chance to see neighbors I haven’t seen in years!!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Horrible not friendly dirty not livable basically a big dump doesn’t feel like home. Not for anyone who wants a basic quality of life"
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  • Trulia User
    "basketball tournament's and alot of community events. Parks are great for the kids would not mind at all buying a place in this neighborhood in the future "
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  • Trulia User
    "almost all the people in the area are Hispanic people and I like it because and I like living in this area because it looks safe and there are also many stores where you can go shopping"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s commute is very easy. n grain and bus are around the area. It’s always very busy. A few buses and only one train which is the J train. "
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  • Trulia User
    "highland Park Logan Park a mix variety of people Spanish Africans caucasians Asians very diverse community"
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  • Trulia User
    "my commute is very short and my fast. everything is close together. I like living out here better than the Bronxs. I like my commute. I live next to the train that's the best. The shopping area next to trains is a plus."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a good area too live and commute in and the transportation is very well timed and very good also the diversity in the area is very friendly "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s Very Well Mixed Races and Very Well Friendly I Would Definitely recommend people to live here because of its diversity "
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  • Trulia User
    "The transportation the train every bus down the block from me. Time for me to start my retirement life this isn't good for me any more"
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  • Trulia User
    "What makes the neighborhood unique is it’s diverseness. We see a multitude of cultures surrounding the neighborhood. Some supermarkets have a unique choice of food items, and include a lot of Caribbean items you might not find in gentrified communities. "
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Frequently asked questions about 438 Shepherd Avenue

  • What is 438 Shepherd Avenue estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 438 Shepherd Avenue in Brooklyn, NY is $671,200.
  • What is the price history for 438 Shepherd Avenue?
    438 Shepherd Avenue in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $650,000 in August 2025.
  • 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 438 Shepherd Avenue have air conditioning?
    Yes, 438 Shepherd Avenue in Brooklyn, NY has air conditioning.
  • Does 438 Shepherd Avenue have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 438 Shepherd Avenue in Brooklyn, NY has in-unit laundry.

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