540 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
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OFF MARKET

$4,529,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 4,000 sqft

540 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Park Slope
Est. Refi. Payment $25,910/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 14, 2019 for $3,175,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$4.53M
Since last month
Increased$179K (+4.1%)
Since last year
Increased$417K (+10.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$1M (+42.8%)
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 +45% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$4.53M
August 2026$4.52M
July 2026$4.36M
June 2026$4.4M
May 2026$4.37M
April 2026$4.2M
March 2026$4.26M
February 2026$4.07M
January 2026$4.02M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
557 9th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.02
Townhouse
$4,725,000
03/17/26
5
3.5
3,000
513 4th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.26
Townhouse
$5,700,000
03/06/26
5
3
4,800
362 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.43
Townhouse
$4,950,000
08/13/26
4
3
3,000
488 7th Ave #2, Brooklyn, NY
0.51
Townhouse
$2,425,000
10/06/25
4
2
2,385
152 16th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.71
Townhouse
$2,635,500
10/08/25
4
3
1,892
27 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.81
Townhouse
$5,700,000
05/26/26
6
4
3,783
685 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.75
Townhouse
$2,320,000
10/28/25
4
3
2,300
302 18th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.71
Townhouse
$1,450,000
05/04/26
5
3
1,989
379 7th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Townhouse
$3,375,000
06/24/26
7
6
3,666
237 8th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.63
Townhouse
$2,600,000
10/10/25
3
1
1,700

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
142 Prospect Park W #2, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.06
$2,908,700
3
2.5
1,765
Off Market
145 Prospect Park W, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.06
$818,400
1
1
-
Off Market
145 Prospect Park W #2F, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.06
$1,211,900
2
1
770
Off Market
145 Prospect Park W #4D, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.06
$799,999
2
1
525
For Sale
125 Prospect Park W #2E, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.05
$780,000
1
1
-
Recently Sold
125 Prospect Park W #2A, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.05
$3,200,000
3
2
2,000
Recently Sold
567 8th St #3L, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.03
$2,430,800
3
2
-
Off Market
567 8th St #4R, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.03
$2,295,400
3
1.5
1,212
Off Market
563 8th St #2R, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.03
-
3
1.5
-
Off Market
543 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.03
$4,000,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
122 Prospect Park W #3, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.06
$685,000
1
1
601
Recently Sold
120 Prospect Park W #2, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.06
-
3
2.5
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1901
4,000 sqft
$1,132/sqft

About this House

Nestled just steps from Prospect Park on one of Park Slope's premier landmarked park blocks, this handsome one family limestone has been fully gutted and renovated into a modern single-family home and has kept many of the original Brownstone period features



Period details ensconce each of the three levels of this inviting home. Climb up the stoop and enter the foyer of the gracious parlor level. Pocket doors open into the sun-filled living room with three tall south-facing bay windows that boast stained glass transom and a gorgeous pier mirror, serving as the centerpiece of the room. The living room flows into an inviting drawing room, which is the perfect space to use for reading, lingering conversations, cocktail hour, games, and afternoon naps. In the rear are the two bedrooms that peacefully overlook the verdant garden below along with a full updated bath. The master is enhanced by a decorative fireplace. Throughout this level are inlaid parquet and strip hardwood floors, generous ceiling height, picture moldings, built-ins, and original woodwork.



The garden level can be accessed by either of two staircases or privately from outside. Pocket doors lead to an elegant formal dining room with space for both intimate and large gatherings. Details include wainscoting, parquet flooring, a decorative fireplace, and a built-in curio. The kitchen, in the rear section of this level, offers a functional layout and plentiful cabinet and counter space, including a breakfast counter, awaits your creative vision to transform it into a chef's delight. Allowing for seamless indoor and outdoor living and entertaining, the professionally-tended garden, featuring a deck and a circular patio, is accessible through the kitchen. The laundry room and half bath are conveniently located next to the kitchen.



A stained-glass skylight welcomes you as you reach the top level of the house via the carved wooden staircase. Enveloped in natural sunlight, the airy and chic upper floor is currently configured as a two-bedroom rental unit (vacant), consisting of a bay-windowed living room with a decorative fireplace and mantelpiece and windows that overlook leafy 8th Street, an adjoining bedroom that is ideal for a nursery, a separate sitting room or study, a king-size master bedroom with three bay windows with garden views, a windowed eat-in kitchen with quartz countertops and a dishwasher, and a full bath with a linen closet. There is ample closet space throughout the unit along with high ceilings, moldings, and refinished hardwood flooring.
540 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is a 5 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 4,000 sqft townhouse in Park Slope, built in 1901. It last sold for $3,175,000 on Feb 14, 2019. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2014 with an asking price of $4,400 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 8, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $4,529,300, with a rent estimate of $7,103/month.

Home Details for 540 8th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAdditional StorageTypes of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, PantryStorage
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows
Security
Security System

Property Information

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

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
DeckExterior: Stone, BrickGardenPatio
Parking & Garage
Parking: On Street

Community

Units in Building: 3

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1845 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 14, 2019
Source: N/A
Sold
$3,175,000
Nov 2, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$3,250,000
Sep 15, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$3,250,000
Apr 8, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$4,400
Mar 8, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$4,400

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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Neighborhood Overview

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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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  • 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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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 540 8th St

  • What is 540 8th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 540 8th St in Brooklyn, NY is $4,529,300.
  • What is the price history for 540 8th St?
    540 8th St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $3,175,000 in February 2019.
  • 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.
  • Does 540 8th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 540 8th St in Brooklyn, NY has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 540 8th St have parking?
    Yes, 540 8th St in Brooklyn, NY has on-site parking.

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