539 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
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OFF MARKET

539 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Park Slope
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 4,500 sqft
5 Beds
3 Baths
4,500 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1899
Living Area
4,500 sqft
HOA
None

About this House

This prime Park Slope 2 family brownstone offers a blend of historic charm and modern comforts. With four stories, it provides ample space for living and entertaining. The original wood details add character, while the high ceilings create an airy atmosphere. At approximately 4500 square feet, the property boasts generous room sizes and flexibility in layout. Additionally, its desirable location provides easy access to the neighborhood's amenities and Prospect Park.
In addition to its historic charm, this Park Slope brownstone features modern upgrades including a new thermostat, new hot water heater, and a new boiler. These updates enhance comfort and efficiency, ensuring a cozy and convenient living experience year-round. Enjoy the perfect blend of classic elegance and contemporary convenience in this meticulously maintained Brooklyn home.

Park Slope, Brooklyn, is renowned for its picturesque tree-lined streets, historic brownstones, and vibrant community. It's prized for its proximity to Prospect Park, one of Brooklyn's largest and most beloved green spaces, offering residents a tranquil escape from city life. The neighborhood features a diverse array of restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and cultural attractions, contributing to its lively and dynamic atmosphere. With excellent schools, convenient transportation options, and a strong sense of community, Park Slope continues to be a highly desirable place to live in New York City.
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539 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 4,500 sqft single-family home in Park Slope, built in 1899. It last sold for $4,100,000 on Dec 19, 2024 (12% below the $4,650,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $16,499/month.
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Home Details for 539 3rd St

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 14
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4500 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer/DryerDishwasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: DecorativeHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Other, DeckExterior: Courtyard, Balcony, Garden, Private Roof DeckGarden

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1899
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $4,650,000

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: Park Slope

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4500 Square Feet

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Resale

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: S1705181Listing Url

Additional Information

STREETEASY Property ID: 24293876STREETEASY Building ID: 74213
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Douglas Elliman
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1705181

Price History for 539 3rd St

DatePriceEventSource
12/19/2024$4,100,000Sold
StreetEasy #S1705181
10/22/2024$4,650,000ContingentStreetEasy #S1705181
10/16/2024$4,650,000PendingStreetEasy #22921119
08/12/2024$4,650,000PriceChange
StreetEasy #22921119
05/29/2024$4,950,000PriceChange
StreetEasy #22921119
03/18/2024$5,200,000Listed For SaleStreetEasy #22921119

Market trends in Park Slope

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.43M
$63.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
146
5MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2018
Tax$10,487
Assessment$3,524,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 539 3rd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
524 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.05
Single-Family Home
$3,800,000
03/12/26
5
4
4,000
623 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.17
Single-Family Home
$6,220,000
02/18/26
5
3.5
4,696
470 9th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.33
Single-Family Home
$4,250,000
03/16/26
5
3
3,500
370 8th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.33
Single-Family Home
$5,950,000
06/12/26
4
3.5
3,907
226 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.33
Single-Family Home
$5,600,000
04/14/26
4
4
3,500
289 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.23
Single-Family Home
$2,750,000
11/05/25
6
6
5,815
535 1st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.15
Single-Family Home
$13,900,000
09/18/25
5
4
6,500
556 4th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.16
Single-Family Home
$4,200,000
12/15/25
5
3
-
387 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Single-Family Home
$2,500,000
09/18/25
2
3
3,800

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Park Slope
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What Locals Say about Park Slope

At least 546 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 95 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 86 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 85 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 81 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 64 % Say there are community events

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 39 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

  • 26 % Say parking is easy

  • 17 % Say car is needed

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Anhnghiem
    "Park Slope is a great place to raise your kids but it’s definitely expensive and will test your patience. But my kids got a great education, have interesting friends and are very independent. "
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  • Fairygoddess369
    "Parades and lots of block parties different types of events from sports to food from school events to community sports"
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  • Paige Ehlers-Pearl
    "About 35 mins to lower Manhattan via the F train. The G train also provides some access to other parts of Brooklyn "
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  • D.luria
    "Very close to prospect park for off leash hours which we enjoy regularly. It’s also really to find good dogwalkers. "
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  • Paige P
    "Being close the park is such a luxury, particularly during the week when the crowds aren’t large. However, lots of dogs nearby (yay) means lots of bad dog owners (boo)."
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  • Jose Corona
    "Theres always places to go and explore or to try out different cultures as well for food or even stores to shop at "
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  • bdpowell7
    "Fantastic neighborhood. Feels like a community. A lot of families. Great schools. There’s a great food coop. "
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  • Anhnghiem
    "We have lived in Park Slope for over 10 years and we love it. It’s an amazing community and there is so much to do in the neighborhood. "
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  • Gohar Rashid
    "Decent commute it’s good to have B/Q TRAIN CAUSE IF ONE BOT WORKING THE OTHER ONE IS WORKING & b82 bus plays important role too "
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  • Devtysingletary
    "Block parties are alive and well. Great sense of community with a block whatsapp group. Neat little finds on the street. "
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  • William D Duty
    "It’s the R train. So, it’s a long commute sometimes. The bus is pretty nice. It takes an hour at best to get to the upper east side. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of vagrants sleeping on the stoops and some have been violent towards people that live here and children"
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  • Trulia User
    "Brownstone tree lined streets full of families. Halloween. Fall. Good food. Playgrounds. Neighbors. "
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  • Trulia User
    "many other dogs to sniff, plenty of groomers and there’s often free dog cookies in the regular stores"
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  • Trulia User
    "It is like any other neighborhood in Brooklyn it has its shay areas but for the most part it is a beautiful piece of Brooklyn "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great restaurants, friendly people who make a good living but are humble and interesting and well cultured!"
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  • Trulia User
    "I see people walking their dogs all the time. Prospect Park is also a very popular place for dog owners to bring their dogs during off leash hours. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a huge park, a small park, many schools and children and parents. There are dogs, dog walkers, and friendly dog owners. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of families and preschools in the area. Area full of strollers and dogs! Also has green and shaded streets."
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  • Trulia User
    "Very easy commute to the city and downtown Brooklyn. Park slope is a short walk to many different lines. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice family neighborhood with nice places to eat and shop. Many parks around friendly for kids and pets."
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  • Trulia User
    "This is actually not my neighborhood, but I jog around in this neighborhood a lot. I feel pretty safe around here."
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy commute to Manhattan with multiple train lines nearby. Park Slope is a beautiful, quiet residential neighborhood of brownstones and other low profile housing. Great family neighborhood. It doesn’t get better than this in NYC."
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  • Trulia User
    " I don’t know. I don’t have a dog. I have never owned a pet. There are plenty of pets around though. Lots of parks"
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 25 years. I have seen drastic changes for the good since I moved here. There are lots of families and most people seem friendly. "
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  • Hazuki A.
    "Street fairs and farmers markets, barbecues in Prospect Park, music performances on the streets For children and adults. In the summer, they have celebrate Brooklyn! Which invites wonderful artists to perform at the band shell in Prospect Park. Often the zoo and the botanical Garden hosts events."
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  • Metcalfe78
    "Fifth avenue street fairs each year; the Halloween parade on 7th Ave; plant sales at the local community garden; the Cherry Blossom Festival at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens "
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  • Rajalingam J.
    "I have lived here for 20yrs and love it everyday!! Park Slope has beautiful brownstones. Prospect Park is the jewel in the crown!!"
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  • Drewcreid
    "Prospect Park is a huge attraction for dog owners. Off leash in early morning is very fun for the pups. "
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  • Sandra P.
    "The neighborhood offers excellent public transportation access (be it subway, bus, bike share, or Long Island Railroad) and easy access to major thoroughfares."
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  • Chris L.
    "There can be a bit of garbage you have to watch out for. Our dog likes to look for street food which isn't good. "
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  • Nicholas H.
    "It’s a nice, pretty, relatively quiet neighborhood with good public schools and lots of green space."
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  • Wbarbot
    "Tree lined streets, good restaurants Prospect Park within walking distance and one of the best school school districts in NYC . District 15"
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  • Kristina.galassi
    "It’s very family friendly, so close to the park, lots of great places to eat and small businesses to shop at. Other than the enormous price tag, it’s a fantastic neighborhood!"
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  • Dianamccorry
    "There’s a pretty fun Halloween decorating contest every year, but the best events are the free concerts at the Prospect Park Bandshell!"
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  • Ashleynfoley
    "Just the community itself not so much the events.. it really is a place where people live, go to events in the City and be with you’re family here :) "
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  • Lisa P. K.
    "Park Slope is a great neighborhood to raise a family. It is a wonderful community with great schools and resources for kids."
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  • Erin S.
    "Very short. Trains are ok. Depends on exactly where you are. About 45 min to Midtown. Close to f trains where I am"
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  • Kyle K.
    "Block parties, great schools, street fairs, outside dining, and stoop drinks. Great neighborhood for dogs too."
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  • Adela C.
    "Great area, close to restaurants, transportation, and Prospect Park. Great for walking and families! "
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