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

$296,500

Last sold price
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,300 sqft

523 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Kensington
Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 31, 2012 for $296,500

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
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0.12
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$1,365,000
01/16/26
2
1
1,300
506 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.05
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$10
12/23/25
3
1
2,730
77 Lawrence Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.69
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$1,200,000
06/08/26
3
2
1,748
1353 41st St #4, Brooklyn, NY
0.60
Apartment
$2,200,000
12/01/25
2
1
2,800
23 Webster Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.73
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$10
03/13/26
3
2
1,060
1361 41st St #4, Brooklyn, NY
0.59
Apartment
$10
11/13/25
2
1
2,800
855 E 7th St #1G, Brooklyn, NY
0.70
Apartment
$300,000
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1
1
750
1135 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.80
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$1,675,000
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2
1
3,680
571 Ocean Pkwy #3A, Brooklyn, NY
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Apartment
$2,850
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2
1
670
33 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn, NY
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2
1
2,040
Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
523 E 5th St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.00
-
3
1
-
Off Market
525 E 5th St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
$1,196,200
4
1
-
Off Market
525 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
-
Studio
1
3,520
Off Market
521 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
-
3
1
2,524
Off Market
521 E 5th St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
-
2
1
1,250
Off Market
527 E 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
$2,294,900
8
4
3,520
Off Market
519 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
$2,754,100
Studio
1
4,145
Off Market
519 E 5th St #6, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
-
1
1
-
Off Market
529 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$2,257,500
4
2
3,520
Recently Sold
533 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$1,144,600
1
1
3,520
Off Market
531 E 5th St #1R, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
537 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.03
$1,159,900
2
1
1,500
Off Market
537 E 5th St #2A, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.03
-
2
1
-
Off Market
537 E 5th St #1A, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.03
-
2
1
-
Off Market
537 E 5th St #2B, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.03
-
2
1
-
Off Market
537 E 5th St #1R, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.03
-
2
1
-
Off Market
537 E 5th St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.03
$1,285,700
3
2
-
Off Market
537 E 5th St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.03
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
386 Ocean Pkwy #30, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.03
-
Studio
-
31,104
Off Market
386 Ocean Pkwy #5C, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.03
$825,400
Studio
-
-
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Apartment
Built in 1925
1,300 sqft

About this House

What's unique:Brooklyn libraryPrivate backyardWasher dryerFood co-opBrooklyn museumTons of closets
PARK SLOPE CENTER TREE LINED PARK BLOCK

3 Separate Bedrooms
*Private Backyard with Deck*
*Washer Dryer in Unit*
*Dishwasher*
Private Storage room in basement 6X6
Bike Room
Windows in Every Room
Large Kitchen
Dining Area
Large Living Room
Tons of Closets
Hardwood Floors
Ceiling Fans
PS 321 School zone

Heat and Hot Water is Included
Pets Allowed

Centralized Prime Location, Steps to all Bars, Cafes, Lounges & Restaurants on 5th ave, 7th ave, Prospect Park Band Shell & Litchfield Villa, Food Co-Op, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Library, Botanical Gardens, JJ BYRNE PARK, weekend Farmers Market, WHOLE FOODS on 3rd ave and 3rd st.
523 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,300 sqft apartment in Kensington, built in 1925. It last sold for $296,500 on Aug 31, 2012. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2021 with an asking price of $4,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 15, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,873/month.

Home Details for 523 E 5th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2.5Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925Year Updated: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
DeckGarden
Parking & Garage
Parking: None

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3350 sqft

Additional Information

On Site Laundry Available

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 15, 2022
Source: StreetEasy
ListingRemoved
Dec 30, 2021
Source: StreetEasy
PriceChange
$4,499
Price decreased by 0%
Dec 24, 2021
Source: StreetEasy
PriceChange
$4,500
Price increased by 0%
Dec 22, 2021
Source: StreetEasy
PriceChange
$4,499
Price decreased by 0%
Dec 21, 2021
Source: StreetEasy
PriceChange
$4,500
Price increased by 0%

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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Neighborhood Overview

Kensington
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What Locals Say about Kensington

This October

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Built from what locals say about Kensington.
  • 89% say there are sidewalks
  • 56% say there's holiday spirit
  • 53% say neighbors are friendly
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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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    "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 523 E 5th St

  • What is the price history for 523 E 5th St?
    523 E 5th St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $296,500 in August 2012.
  • 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.
  • What do residents say about the Kensington neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Kensington neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Kensington, Brooklyn.
  • Does 523 E 5th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 523 E 5th St in Brooklyn, NY has in-unit laundry.

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