540 E 23rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11210
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OFF MARKET

$2,499,000

Last sold price
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,592 sqft

540 E 23rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11210

Ditmas Park
Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 6, 2023 for $2,499,000

Home Value

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558 E 23rd St, Brooklyn, NY
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Nearby home prices

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Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
558 E 23rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11210
0.03
$1,720,000
5
3
3,038
Recently Sold
697 E 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210
0.07
$2,455,700
3
3.5
3,463
Off Market
695 E 21st St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11210
0.08
$2,457,100
9
6
4,523
Off Market
499 E 24th St, Brooklyn, NY 11210
0.08
$1,834,800
7
3
2,513
Off Market
534 E 24th St, Brooklyn, NY 11210
0.07
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For Sale
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0.11
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5
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14,000
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0.13
$1,335,000
4
2
-
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2337 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210
0.12
$1,494,500
5
2.5
-
Off Market
2216 Newkirk Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.14
$1,326,200
3
2
1,600
Off Market
28 Stephens Ct, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0.14
$1,350,000
3
2.5
2,065
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1910
2,592 sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:Gas fireplaceLaundry areaBosch dishwasherFull size refrigeratorHuge bedroomsDouble door refrigerator
Brimming with charm and enchantment, the idyllic setting of this 5 Bedroom, 3 Full and 2 Half Bath Victorian is something out of a fairytale!
Everything you could wish for has been done for you! Completely renovated inside and out, this enchanting beauty has been beautifully redesigned to maximize open space and light while showcasing the lovely original detail and the breathtaking structure beneath. Glimpses of rough-hewn joists and exposed brick, combine effortlessly with the crisp lines of the lofty, light filled interior, creating a wonderfully organic and unmistakably inviting aesthetic. The gracious front porch with two ceiling fans to cool you on hot, Summer days welcomes you into the sprawling, dramatic open space of the Parlor floor. An absolute dream for family life and gatherings, the generous entry foyer, living/dining areas and kitchen flow together seamlessly. Ten foot ceilings enhance the feeling of open space and windows on every wall flood the room with spectacular natural light while affording a lovely connection to the outdoors. The sprawling entry foyer and living room are big enough for two seating areas, and has a bay of three windows, the original decorative, gas fireplace and an original leaded glass window. The dining room is big enough for a table that seats 10 or more, has another decorative gas fireplace and is open to the stunning chef's kitchen. Exquisite kitchen finishes include custom white painted cabinetry with Santana Quartz countertops, an integrated gold toned Farm sink and fixtures.
The high end appliance suite includes an LG Cafe Series, 6-burner stove with a white Ancona hood, Bosch dishwasher and a huge Frigidaire, double door refrigerator with a full size refrigerator and freezer. Rough hewn, open shelving and exposed beam ceilings add a delightful organic contrast. A door off of the kitchen to your private backyard oasis with a large expanse of grass and peripheral plantings, makes enjoyment of the outdoors easy! Off of the kitchen is a convenient, windowed half bath.
The perfectly laid out second floor is the home to three, huge bedrooms and two full baths. The big and bright Primary suite can accommodate a King sized bed with plenty of room to spare, has a huge walk-in closet that awaits your customization and a spa-like ensuite bath. Luxurious bath finishes include a gorgeous, double sink vanity with gold toned fixtures and great cabinet and drawers storage, a huge, open, walk in shower with gold toned rain shower head and hand held shower, and a free standing soaking tub. The second full bath has a shower/tub combo with gold toned rain shower head and hand held shower, whimsical black and white floor tile and a blue painted wood vanity. The sunny, third floor bath has dark blue vanity, lovely wood floors and a shower/tub combo with gold toned rain shower head and hand held shower.
The finished basement is a fantastic bonus additional living space, ripe for your finishing touches. An open stair from the Parlor floor allows for fluid integration into the rest of the home and is Complete with vinyl plank flooring, a half bath and laundry area with LG Thin Q front loading washer & dryer. Whether it is a home gym or office, screening room or playroom, the possibilities are endless! Con Edison high efficiency, Hyper Heat system provides perfect climate control heating and cooling throughout the home. The long driveway with one car garage can easily accommodate three cars!
All of this in close proximity to the new playground on Bedford and Glenwood, Midwood Montessori, PS 315, PS 889, PS 193, Midwood High School, the vibrant shopping and restaurants of Flatbush Junction, Newkirk Plaza and Cortelyou Road!e shopping and restaurants of Cortelyou Rd, Newkirk Plaza and the
2, 5, B & Q trains to Manhattan.
540 E 23rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11210 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 2,592 sqft single-family home in Ditmas Park, built in 1910. It last sold for $2,499,000 on Mar 6, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.

Home Details for 540 E 23rd St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2.5
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Garden
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5000 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 6, 2023
Source: StreetEasy #S1602111
Sold
$2,499,000
Feb 1, 2023
Source: StreetEasy
Pending
$2,499,000
Nov 7, 2022
Source: StreetEasy
PriceChange
$2,499,000
Price decreased by 7%
Sep 7, 2022
Source: StreetEasy
Listed For Sale
$2,695,000
Jun 30, 2022
Source: StreetEasy
ListingRemoved

Market trends in New York

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$818K
$21.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$704
$22MoM
Available listings
16526
1221MoM

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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 540 E 23rd St

  • What is the price history for 540 E 23rd St?
    540 E 23rd St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $2,499,000 in March 2023.
  • 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 $818K. That is up $21.67K 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.
  • Does 540 E 23rd St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 540 E 23rd St in Brooklyn, NY has air conditioning.
  • Does 540 E 23rd St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 540 E 23rd St in Brooklyn, NY has in-unit laundry.

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