538 E 21st St, Brooklyn, NY 11226
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OFF MARKET

$528,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 500 sqft

538 E 21st St, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Ditmas Park
Est. Refi. Payment $3,062/mo*
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$528K
Since last month
Decreased$121K (-18.6%)
Since last year
Decreased$11K (-2%)
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 +78% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$531K
August 2026$528K
July 2026$652K
June 2026$538K
May 2026$673K
April 2026$541K
March 2026$500K
February 2026$484K
January 2026$588K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
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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
447 E 17th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.20
Multi-Family Home
$1,760,000
09/25/25
1
1
2,675
1114 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.40
Multi-Family Home
$780,000
06/09/26
4
1
1,782
1612 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.62
Multi-Family Home
$1,375,000
11/25/25
1
1
20
763 Ocean Pkwy #4A, Brooklyn, NY
1.00
Multi-Family Home
$325,000
05/01/26
1
1
1,000
1529 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.72
Multi-Family Home
$41,900
04/10/26
2
1
2,184
258 E 23rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.23
Multi-Family Home
$720,000
06/12/26
11
3
2,232
366 E 28th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.40
Multi-Family Home
$875,000
12/26/25
4
3
2,080
207 Prospect Park SW #4A, Brooklyn, NY
1.10
Multi-Family Home
$939,000
12/03/25
2
1
900
1295 New York Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.68
Multi-Family Home
$780,000
07/22/26
3
2
1,484
381 E 31st Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.58
Multi-Family Home
$1,100,000
11/07/25
4
2
1,815

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
2116 Dorchester Rd #1I, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.08
$539,000
2
1.5
1,240
For Sale
2116 Dorchester Road #2J, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.08
$541,100
2
1
926
Off Market
2108 Dorchester Rd #3D, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.08
$535,500
2
1
900
For Sale
2108 Dorchester Rd #4A, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.08
$515,000
2
1
871
For Sale
2108 Dorchester Rd #4D, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.08
$535,500
2
1
900
Recently Sold
2110 Dorchester Rd #3F, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.08
$576,000
1
1
-
Off Market
2110 Dorchester Rd #4G, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.08
$658,600
2
1
900
Off Market
1165 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.12
$1,399,700
4
2.5
4,320
Off Market
908 Ocean Avenue, Beachwood, NJ 08722
0.08
$541,100
3
2
1,306
Off Market
1135 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.14
$2,988,000
6
5
4,410
For Sale
1136 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.13
$1,500,000
Studio
-
3,700
Recently Sold
421 E 19th St, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.09
$4,017,900
6
4
3,020
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Multi-Family
500 sqft
$1,056/sqft

About this House

Large & Renovated 1 King Size Bedroom w/ Dishwasher in Laundry Bldg

*Please email with: Ideal move in date and credits and combined income from applicants and guarantors (if any)*

APARTMENT FEATURES:
- 1 King Size Bedroom w/ Closet
- Separate Kitchen w/ Dishwasher
- Spacious Living Area
- Hardwood Floors Throughout
- 1 Fully Tiled Bathroom
- Heat & Hot Water Included
- Just Renovated
- Live-in Super
- Laundry Bldg

* Video Walkthrough Available Upon Request.
* Unit is Under Renovation. New Pics Coming Soon.

Applicants must have good credit score and make 40x the rent.
Guarantors must have good credit score, and have an income of 80x the rent.

Contact Paulo today to schedule a viewing before it's gone!
538 E 21st St, Brooklyn, NY 11226 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 500 sqft multi-family in Ditmas Park. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2020 with an asking price of $1,900 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 6, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $528,000, with a rent estimate of $2,716/month.

Home Details for 538 E 21st St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
Dryer
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: None

Community

Units in Building: 1

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 6, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,900
Jul 27, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$1,900
Sep 7, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,650
Aug 13, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$1,650
Feb 27, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,750

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

Around this home

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Neighborhood Overview

Ditmas Park
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What Locals Say about Ditmas Park

At least 460 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 89 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 74 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 40 % Say there are community events

  • 40 % Say it's quiet

  • 38 % Say there's wildlife

  • 33 % Say car is needed

  • 31 % Say parking is easy

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  • Jose Camacho
    "Very convenient. Both subway lines and bus lines including express bus lines are easily accessible. "
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  • Anurag103
    "Diversity and lots of community activity makes this neighborhood unique and happy place ..the place where I live is quite and v friendly "
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  • Joel Myrie
    "I live in this neighborhood for like two decades really transportation always near by most store are 24/7"
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  • Trulia User
    "That this neighborhood is a community but there are some bloomers whom over do it sometimes. Overall the place is community."
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  • Trulia User
    "They would love our Pet friendly neighborhood , clean streets n friendly environment that’s accessible to transportation "
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  • Trulia User
    "Caribbean events and more, Some parades, specially in summer time it’s a great neighborhood to hang out. I can’t complain about it. I still remember when I used to live there. such a great time "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are Frequent Yard Sales around the many blocks. There is a walkable mall down one of the side streets."
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  • Trulia User
    "Short and efficient , live near train station and it’s an excellent express train . Always a pleasurable ride."
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  • Trulia User
    "Love love love it over here. The big treees, sweet neighbors, and cute shops! I consider this Brooklyn’s best hidden gem. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood since May 2013 and the people here are nice but the only thing you need to watch out for is the rats and dog poop everywhere. Some owners do pick them up some owners don’t but overall it’s a nice neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "Can be weird at night in some areas but the green lawns and tree lined streets are peaceful for family walks "
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  • Trulia User
    "Live In A Great Community. Good Food. Great Shopping Area.............................................."
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice community with a mix of home owners and apartment renters. very secure neighborhood and easy commute to the City with B and Q train lines. Lots of grocery stores and restaurants in the area. Also good for dog walking."
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  • Trulia User
    "great neighborhood with perfect balance of race/ethnicities. it's offers a great suburban feeling while still maintaining a vibrant city life and culture. Great proximity to public transportation, libraries and the Prospect Park. For food lovers more and more restaurants are opening up with a 1 mile radius of the neighborhood. I love it here. "
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood is all I know. The community is a diverse and friendly. You can find everything and anything from transportation to good schools/parks to many different places to eat. You can’t go wrong "
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  • Trulia User
    "schools near by. quiet neighborhood tree lined streets beautiful during the seasons change prospect park near brooklyn botanical gardens "
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  • Trulia User
    "love my neighborhood ! very convenient and lots of trees and near the trains and buses. the home are very expensive "
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  • Trulia User
    "They would love it actually. Just be sure to pick up after your dog. It’s the norm in the neighborhood but you may still see some accidents here and there. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighborhood is friendly. We love it there. Great place to raise kids. Good schools for them to attend. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here my entire life. It is sad that some day I will have to move becuase this community is amazing. One of the best areas in Brooklyn. Unique and close to everything!"
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  • Trulia User
    "I mostly drive myself, but prior I will take public transportation and there are a lot of options to get around"
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  • Trulia User
    "This area is great for cheap rent but that is where the pros end. Not a lot of options for grocery stores or restaurants. Area is not the safest or the cleanest. School district among the lowest of the city. Would not recommend for a family. Maybe for a single person or a couple who wants to save money on rent for a few years before moving to someplace better."
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  • Trulia User
    "There are lots of places for dogs to poop. Great trees. Sidewalks. Dogs can literally poop anywhere."
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  • Trulia User
    "Most schools except for Intermediate are within walking distance up to Brooklyn College. Very walkable neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "The families in the neighborhood are friendly, and they create programs for everyone to feel welcome. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s an apartment neighborhood mostly, the nearest park isn’t what I’d consider conveniently close from our particular block"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a city neighbourhood, but there are so many beautiful houses on tree lined streets nearby and it’s walking distance to Prospect Park, which has so many beautiful features"
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  • Trulia User
    "Although public transportation is very accessible I chose to drive most of times. I ride the train or bus only if I’m going to the city or downtown Brooklyn or when it is safer to use public transportation instead of driving."
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  • Trulia User
    "You all should create a checklist of these events to answer this question with a checkbox for “other” add other items you haven’t thought of yet. "
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  • Lane.tobias
    "Enclave for all, welcoming. Many different holiday celebrations. People tend to be really great around the holidays - much more welcoming and proactive with neighbors than everyday."
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  • Kiana H.
    "They will like that there’s many parks in the areas and a lot of open space . It’s a very dog friendly neighborhood overall "
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  • Gurungiman
    "they like too much , i saw a lot of dogs owner hanging my area . i love dogs and my daughter likes dog. sometimes i saw the dog owners , they don't clean dog's poo , it makes me feel very bad but i don't like to say anything to dog's owner if i say anything , it's become trouble so i just want to keep quiet "
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  • Marly S.
    "Commuting from my area of Flatbush is relatively easy. The Q train, B41, B103, BM1,2,3,4 are nearby. "
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  • Silvia
    "It’s a really diverse mix of cultures and people. It’s lively but also quiet and residential. I would recommend."
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  • Rashid.toure
    "Halloween parade by Abermale road and Cortelyou road summer movie night. Farmers market every Sunday all year long at Cortelyou road. "
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  • Ute3962
    "Community friendly and great for kids to grow up. Some very good schools. Close to all sorts of transportation. I love in Ditmaspark though. So part of the whole Flatbush area. Lots of pets too. Cars are a problem. Not a lot of parking. "
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  • Marie.c.armand
    "They would like that there’s a lot of space to walk their dogs and near by stores for pet foods. They would probably not like the fact that some buildings are not pet friendly. "
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  • Susan.heyward
    "The neighborhood is very dog friendly, you see people walking their dogs all the time. Prospect Park is dog heaven!"
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  • Faiz R.
    "It’s culturally full, you will find all kind of people and good restaurants, Shops some good bars and mainly close to prospect park."
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  • Clayton W.
    "Best neighborhood to live in . I’m living here over ten years ✅ check out Bullish Entertainment LLC "
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Frequently asked questions about 538 E 21st St

  • What is 538 E 21st St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 538 E 21st St in Brooklyn, NY is $528,000.
  • 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.
  • What do residents say about the Ditmas Park neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Ditmas Park neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn.

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