542 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
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542 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11215

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

$5,918,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $33,368/mo*
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$5,918,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $33,368/mo*
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5 Beds
3 Baths
4,000 sqft

Local Information

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Description

4,000 sf SINGLE FAMILY TOWNHOUSE. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Set on one of Park Slope's most coveted blocks, this stunning 4,000 square foot limestone townhouse seamlessly blends timeless architectural details with high-end modern amenities. Originally designed by renowned Brooklyn architect Axel Hedman, this single-family residence offers an ideal layout with the living room, formal dining room, and kitchen all on one expansive parlor floor.

The gracious double parlor features impeccably preserved details including intricate parquet inlay floors, original mantles, and a striking pier mirror. The formal dining room continues the home's historic charm, while the thoughtfully renovated kitchen is a true chef's dream. Highlights include Carrara marble walls, soapstone countertops, radiant heated flooring, built-in sound system, and top-of-the-line appliances including a La Cornue five-burner range with double oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and Miele dishwasher. Glass double doors lead to a spacious, private Ipe deck complete with a custom awning, lush plantings, dedicated gas line for the grill, and ample space for outdoor dining and entertaining.

The upper two floors feature four well-proportioned bedrooms and two exquisitely renovated bathrooms. One bath is clad in elegant Blue Celeste marble and includes a spa-style shower, while the other serves as a true spa retreat-featuring book-matched marble slab walls, a skylight over the deep soaking tub, curved glass shower enclosure, heated floors, and a towel warmer.

The fully renovated English basement offers additional living and recreation space, complete with a luxurious bathroom with a steam shower and a custom laundry area with soapstone countertops. At the front of the basement, an excavated space has been transformed into a private in-home gym.

Additional upgrades include a new boiler, updated electrical throughout, 3-zone central air conditioning, and energy-efficient replacement windows. Just one block from Prospect Park, this exceptional residence offers the perfect blend of historic character and contemporary comfort in the heart of Park Slope.
542 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 4,000 sqft townhouse in Park Slope. It last sold for $4,000,000 on Jul 18, 2017 (22,122% above the $18,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2025 with an asking price of $18,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 16, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $5,918,800, with a rent estimate of $8,087/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
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A/C
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HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 542 3rd St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: FireplaceAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Fireplace
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Townhouse

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Garden

Price History for 542 3rd St

DatePriceEventSource
05/16/2025$18,000ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
05/01/2025$18,000Listed For RentZillow Rentals
08/22/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
07/20/2023$17,000Listed For RentZillow Rentals
08/01/2022ListingRemovedDouglas Elliman
07/26/2022$16,500PriceChange
Douglas Elliman
05/31/2022$18,000PriceChange
Douglas Elliman
05/07/2022$20,000Listed For RentDouglas Elliman
06/28/2021ListingRemovedZillow Rental Network_1
06/01/2021$20,000Listed For RentDouglas Elliman
09/04/2020$15,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/25/2020$15,000Listed For RentAgent Provided
07/18/2017$4,000,000Sold
N/A
05/11/2017$4,500,000PendingAgent Provided
03/07/2017$4,500,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/27/2017$4,750,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in New York

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$772K
$5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.8%
Price per sq ft
$643
$10MoM
Available listings
18549
515MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$14,334
Assessment$4,473,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 542 3rd St

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
545 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.04
Townhouse
$6,125,000
07/09/25
4
3.5
4,500
557 9th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.31
Townhouse
$4,725,000
03/17/26
5
3.5
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
38 Garfield Pl, Brooklyn, NY
0.46
Townhouse
$5,820,000
12/09/25
6
6.5
4,004
839 President St, Brooklyn, NY
0.31
Townhouse
$9,500,000
02/27/26
6
5.5
5,863
152 16th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.77
Townhouse
$2,635,500
10/08/25
4
3
1,892
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

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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

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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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  • 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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