540 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
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OFF MARKET

540 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Park Slope
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 4,000 sqft

$5,989,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $33,766/mo*
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$5,989,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $33,766/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
3 Baths
4,000 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$5.99M
Since last month
Increased$64K (+1.1%)
Since last year
Increased$499K (+9%)
Since last sale
Increased$2M (+44.1%)
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 +52% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$6.05M
July 2026$5.99M
June 2026$6M
May 2026$5.95M
April 2026$5.84M
March 2026$5.83M
February 2026$5.65M
January 2026$5.48M
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
513 4th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.05
Townhouse
$5,700,000
03/06/26
5
3
4,800
557 9th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.31
Townhouse
$4,725,000
03/17/26
5
3.5
3,000
362 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.25
Townhouse
$4,950,000
08/13/26
4
3
3,000
407 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.28
Townhouse
$4,896,000
09/09/25
6
4.5
3,520
27 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.53
Townhouse
$5,700,000
05/26/26
6
4
3,783
152 16th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.76
Townhouse
$2,635,500
10/08/25
4
3
1,892
362A 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.29
Townhouse
$4,950,000
08/07/26
5
4.5
3,000
488 7th Ave #2, Brooklyn, NY
0.69
Townhouse
$2,425,000
10/06/25
4
2
2,385
270 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY
1.05
Townhouse
$4,800,000
04/20/26
6
3
3,600
192 Saint Marks Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.73
Townhouse
$5,400,000
02/26/26
8
5
5,675

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
522 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.03
$4,195,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
524 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.03
$3,800,000
5
4
4,000
Recently Sold
481 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.02
$4,967,300
5
7.5
3,760
Off Market
527 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.04
$9,500,000
5
4.5
-
Recently Sold
321A 4th St #TOWNHOUSE, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.03
$5,165,400
5
3.5
3,620
Off Market
539 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.03
-
5
3
4,500
Off Market
201 7th Ave #5B, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.08
$1,729,400
2
2.5
-
Off Market
201 7th Ave #4B, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.08
$1,338,600
2
1
-
Off Market
540 2nd St #HSE, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.05
$4,873,900
6
3.5
4,000
Off Market
545 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.04
$6,247,100
4
3.5
4,500
Off Market
226 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.09
-
28
-
-
Off Market
562 3rd St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.04
$5,806,000
5
2.5
-
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Townhouse
Year Built
1901
Living Area
4,000 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,497

About this House

Move right in to this lovely, center-Slope limestone. Designed by prolific Brooklyn architect Axel Hedman, and constructed in 1910, the house is full of Renaissance Revival details. A short list includes parquet floors, quarter-sawn oak panelling, a center staircase of mahogany, classical columns, and original glass and iron doors. It is one of a long row of limestones on the block, each of which has a deep front garden.



The renovations to the house have occurred over the years. Most striking is the parlor floor, which has been opened up from the front door, through to the rear deck. In 2016 the kitchen was torn out to the studs and re-constructed to open it to the rest of the floor. Calacatta marble counter tops, custom cabinets, a Sub-Zero fridge, double electric ovens, and a Wolfe cooktop are the basics; extras include a radiant heat floor, double glass doors to the deck, and a split system which delivers air conditioning in 2 zones to the parlor floor. The parlor floor offers 2 sitting rooms (one with a gas fireplace) and a formal dining room.



On the floor above the parlor there are 2 large bedrooms and a full bath. The rear bedroom is being used as a den, but has a large closet and stained glass enclosed sink area. The front bedroom has a bay window, its own stained glass enclosed sink, and large closet. Both rooms have lovely parquet floors and all the original doors and cabinetry. The full bath has a glass enclosed walk-in shower and limestone floor.



On the top floor there are 2 equal sized bedrooms in the rear, one small den, a full bath, and a large bedroom in the front. This floor has been renovated to eliminate the tiny maid's room, allowing the house to offer 5 full bedrooms on 2 floors. There are 3 skylights and a closet giving access to the roof.



The English basement has been renovated to provide additional useful space. It has a polished concrete floor, built-in closets for storage, an extensive gym area, a rec room/tv area, a full bath, and a working sauna. The mechanicals of the house are consolidated into the rear extension where there is also a full laundry set-up.



The gas fired boiler provides circulating hot water heat to 3 zones - the main house, the kitchen, and the basement. The roof was replaced in approximately 2010 and the windows have all been replaced. In the front of the house, the windows are landmark-approved custom double-paned wood. All the electric service and internal wiring has been replaced and most of the plumbing is updated.



Third Street is a coveted Park Slope location with wide sidewalks and a very neighborly ambiance. 540 3rd is 1.5 blocks from Prospect Park, equidistant between the 2/3 train and the F train, and zoned for P.S. 321. With its canopy of mature trees, it is the quintessential Park Slope home.
540 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 4,000 sqft townhouse in Park Slope, built in 1901. It last sold for $4,200,000 on Aug 28, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $5,989,500, with a rent estimate of $8,087/month.

Home Details for 540 3rd St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3
Interior Details
Additional StorageStorage
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1901Year Updated: 1901
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Townhouse

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
DeckGardenPatio

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1726 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 28, 2017
Source: N/A
Sold
$4,200,000
Jun 8, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$4,200,000
Jun 5, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$4,200,000

Market trends in Park Slope

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.72M
$289KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$1.41K
Available listings
110
36MoM
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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

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  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "Great restaurants, friendly people who make a good living but are humble and interesting and well cultured!"
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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 540 3rd St

  • What is 540 3rd St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 540 3rd St in Brooklyn, NY is $5,989,500.
  • What is the price history for 540 3rd St?
    540 3rd St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $4,200,000 in August 2017.
  • 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 $1.72M. That is up $289K from the prior month.