542 E 38th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
OFF MARKET

$795,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,300 sqft

542 E 38th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203

East Flatbush
Est. Refi. Payment $4,651/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 15, 2016 for $459,550

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$796K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.3%)
Since last year
Increased$3K (+0.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$335K (+73%)
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 +34% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$795K
August 2026$795K
July 2026$797K
June 2026$798K
May 2026$799K
April 2026$794K
March 2026$789K
February 2026$770K
January 2026$774K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020

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
616 E 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.05
Single-Family Home
$817,500
02/27/26
4
3
2,160
3812 Clarendon Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.09
Single-Family Home
$565,000
03/13/26
3
3
1,328
527 E 38th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.04
Single-Family Home
$900,000
06/24/26
4
1.5
1,536
565 E 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.07
Single-Family Home
$720,000
10/22/25
3
2
1,378
518 E 40th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.11
Single-Family Home
$636,000
12/31/25
3
1.5
1,280
1139 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Single-Family Home
$450,000
02/02/26
3
2.5
1,680
604 E 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.10
Single-Family Home
$770,000
01/27/26
3
2
1,248
4008 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY
0.16
Single-Family Home
$785,000
12/15/25
5
3
1,854
520 E 34th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.25
Single-Family Home
$725,000
09/09/25
5
3
2,052
455 East 40th street, Brooklyn, NY
0.20
Single-Family Home
$799,000
12/30/25
5
2
1,582

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
540 E 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.00
$746,400
5
2
1,544
Off Market
543 E 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.03
$765,000
3
2.5
1,536
For Sale
592 E 39th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.06
$900,180
5
3
1,920
Recently Sold
616 E 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.05
$817,500
4
3
2,160
Recently Sold
3818 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.08
$667,200
3
2
1,196
Off Market
550 E 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.10
$760,200
3
2
-
Off Market
565 E 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.07
$745,100
3
2
1,378
Off Market
604 E 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.10
$770,000
3
2
1,248
Recently Sold
538 E 40th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.10
$764,800
3
2
-
Off Market
660 E 37th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.10
$649,000
3
2
1,144
For Sale
530 E 40th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.10
$725,000
3
2
1,350
Recently Sold
3912 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.11
$803,800
3
2
1,312
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1920
Living Area
2,300 sqft
Price/Sqft
$346
Parking
Garage

About this House

Four-level, four-bedroom, 3 bathroom home with finished attic, finished basement, 1st and 2nd floors. The home has been updated and remodeled with modern features while maintaining and restoring original details.
542 E 38th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,300 sqft single-family home in East Flatbush, built in 1920. It last sold for $459,550 on Aug 15, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $795,600, with a rent estimate of $5,264/month.

Home Details for 542 E 38th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAdditional StorageAtticIn-law unitTypes of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Office, Pantry, Recreation Room, Workshop, Sun RoomStorageCeiling Fan
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood, Slate
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleGardenLawn
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2000 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 15, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$459,550
Jan 17, 2001
Source: N/A
Sold
$160,000
May 9, 2000
Source: N/A
Sold
$500

Market trends in New York

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$794K
$26.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.0%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$679
$26MoM
Available listings
17724
933MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

East Flatbush
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What Locals Say about East Flatbush

At least 1261 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 78 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 73 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 58 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 44 % Say car is needed

  • 44 % Say there are community events

  • 41 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say parking is easy

  • 26 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Cindyreneem12
    "My neighbor is Flatbush area. You’ll be able to find transportation easily. There’s buses, trains, citi bikes, cabs and dollar cabs"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lovely community that keeps on grounded. The garbage streets is improved as it seems more landlords are cleaning the street but there are spots that remain gross especially adjacent to empty lots or building construction areas. Most people are friendly to newcomers. Prospect park is a huge asset. I am impressed and pleased that NYC is taking care of and improving the park especially south of Lincoln ave. "
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  • Will Thompson
    "It depends on the time of day but for the most part it’s smooth. Centrally located from banks, major shopping and the subway "
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  • Vaina Cayo-Augustin
    "Block party annual gatherings. Parties as everyone is familiar with everyone, neighborhood are safe and neighbors are nice"
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  • Barbara J
    "excellent commute great restaurants and parks & Brooklyn museum 👍 im looking to move back to neighborhood looking for two bedroom building with elevator. My grandmother live in neighborhood for 55 years have an auntie that still live in neighborhood. "
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  • Slowttt
    "Dogs are here, but no dog parks are readily available in the neighborhood. You have to travel a good distance to get to a dog park."
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  • Dionne Franco-williams
    "Pretty safe area where children can play and travel to school on their own. Fairly clean sidewalks and friendly neighbors."
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  • Swb8hyjqdh
    "Great neighborhood walking distance from parks, schools , grocery store ,doctor’s office etc. Family oriented."
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  • Felicia Cummings
    "Nothing really. The neighborhood is a friendly neighborhood for dogs and their owners. A lot of space"
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  • Therevolution1985
    "What it represents first off it’s Brooklyn Ny the biggest borough ,most known Globally, and it just elevates the passion you show when referencing where you from and it’s the home of biggie smalls "
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  • Affection Johnson
    "What makes this neighborhood unique is that no matter what you need you definitely could find it it’s all type Of stores for whatever you need .This area is also great as far as transportation the bus and train is within walking distance "
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  • CRYSTAL RAHMING
    "Everyone is very friendly and I get along with everyone in the community we have block parties and they be very nice everyone is just nice been living in the same house for 30 years "
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  • Nancy Augustin
    "I’m here will with son just very vulnerable visiting appreciate aprt get paperwork new year 2025 thank heavens help bless do it "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everyone has respect for each other, and the community knows when to shut down the music. I don't think that I should be forced to expand on the matter."
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  • Trulia User
    " nice neighborhood , well manners and stores are nearby. Also transportation is near by. schools are also nearby"
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  • Trulia User
    " Nothing to dislike about the neighborhood.it is safe to walk your dog anytime of day. The are is generally safe."
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  • Trulia User
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time however they aren’t any dog parks near by which makes it a lot harder "
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  • Trulia User
    "There some small parks and prospect park is an option for longer walks but there are some people who have dogs off leash"
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  • Trulia User
    "its quite safe people looking out clean sidewalk, clean neighborhood, churches, school busses fruit stand safe fir kids to walk mostly elderly live not much young folks they grew older now "
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  • Trulia User
    "Local park events during the summer. YMCA, Aviators, Brooklyn College programs, shopping and transit accessibility. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The people in the neighborhood the surrounding streets And the stores that surround their playgrounds ounce church's laundry places to take the children"
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is a great area to raise your kids and walk your dog . Everyone is mostly friendly or stay to themselves "
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived in the neighborhood for a year, quite and friendly neighbours. Great environment, peaceful and clean "
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  • Trulia User
    "They would like everything. The community is a paradise to live in.if you are fortunate to live here your lucky "
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  • Trulia User
    "People are very friendly and help others in the community. It’s a great and a loving neighborhood. Everyone are very welcome here. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood …not too much activity and not too little. A good medium. I would advise any family settings to go and live here "
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  • Trulia User
    "Central to all necessities (transportation, parks, shopping, food, etc.). Most neighbors are friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great transportation accessibility. There are buses and trains close by. There are buses that take you directly to manhattan."
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  • Trulia User
    "Walking distance to shopping and grocery. Many activities in the summer time. Close to prospect park with lots of fun activities for kids."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a good school area walking distance to corner stores and food stores well lit areas and quiet neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "gentrification is underway so maybe it'll be more safer, new buildings are popping up but with these changes, it will be more expensive. schools and amenities to make the neighborhood more kid-oriented might take awhile"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of public parks to walk your 4-legged bestie. Since many people own dogs everyone takes care to pick up after them. The one thing that a dog owner might not like is that the area is very flat. So there isn’t very challenging terrain."
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  • Trulia User
    "I only come out for necessities ,nice shopping area and great transportation hub.Great schools but not so friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for 9 years. Friendly neighborhs clean streets and sidewalks. very quiet."
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  • Trulia User
    "Long-standing homeowners, close knit community. Elderly neighbors watch out for kids. Safe streets, lots of good, inexpensive takeout."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve been living in this area for over 8 years and I like the fact that there are trees. More homes than buildings "
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  • Trulia User
    "Carnival each Labor Day is celebrated by this majority West Indian community. Noise levels are high."
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  • Steve P.
    "Sometimes at the park they have festival and park party. This will make people meet other people in the neighborhood "
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  • Alyssadams21
    "Nothing really Maybe the parks, there is wimbate park where we go to run have picnics , exercise , And on church avenue there lots of Caribbean spots"
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  • Dwayne M.
    "Block parties are really big during the summer. Also we are close to the 2 and 5 train which gets you into manhattan in 30 minutes. "
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Frequently asked questions about 542 E 38th St

  • What is 542 E 38th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 542 E 38th St in Brooklyn, NY is $795,600.
  • What is the price history for 542 E 38th St?
    542 E 38th St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $459,550 in August 2016.
  • 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 $794K. That is up $26.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 542 E 38th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 542 E 38th St in Brooklyn, NY has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 542 E 38th St?
    The lot at 542 E 38th St in Brooklyn, NY is about 0.05 acres (2,000 sq ft).

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