581 E 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218
OFF MARKET

581 E 8th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11218

Kensington
  • 9 Beds
  • 3 Baths

$1,974,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,984/mo*
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$1,974,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,984/mo*
Refinance Your Home
9 Beds
3 Baths

Local Information

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Description

Detached 2-family house nestled in the heart of Kensington. This four-story residence offers flexibility and comfort for a large family or potential rental income. This spacious home offers 2 large bedrooms on the first floor and 3 bedrooms on the second floor along with a large attic, 4 bedrooms and a full bathroom. Full unfinished basement, new boiler, private parking that can park up to 3 cars with a detached garage, this property sells As Is, building size 24x42 and lot size 40x100, min away from F train and B8 bus, close to all shopping and supermarkets. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make this your new home.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from November 21, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 581 E 8th Street

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: See RemarksNumber of Rooms: 13Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 9Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other,See RemarksNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Other
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Gas: Separate Gas Meters: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportParking: Other
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Other

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Duplex, Multi FamilyArchitecture: Other
Building
Construction Materials: OtherNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 054020061

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,850,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed May 29 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Brooklyn
School Information
Elementary School: Ps 179 KensingtonJr High / Middle School: Jhs 62 DitmasHigh School: URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMEHigh School District: Brooklyn 20

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4000 sqft

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Lease

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: L3547866Attic: See RemarksShowing Requirements: Call Listing Office
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Yin C. Koh, (718) 200-6658
Coldwell Banker Reliable R E, (718) 921-3100
Xing Yi Li, (718) 921-3100
Coldwell Banker Reliable R E, (718) 921-3100
Bought with: Yin C. Koh, (718) 200-6658, Coldwell Banker Reliable R E, (718) 921-3100
Co-Buyer's Agent: Xing Yi Li, (718) 921-3100, Coldwell Banker Reliable R E, (718) 921-3100
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#L3547866

Price History for 581 E 8th Street

DatePriceEventSource
07/12/2024$1,825,000Sold
OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #L3547866
05/29/2024$1,850,000PendingOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3547866
04/29/2024$1,850,000Listed For SaleOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3547866

Market trends in New York

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$773K
$2.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.7%
0.0%MoM
Price per sq ft
$635
$2MoM
Available listings
18005
1104MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$10,935
Assessment$1,660,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 581 E 8th Street

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
693 E 7th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.08
Multi-Family Home
$2,505,000
11/24/25
6
3
3,500
420 Stratford Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.20
Multi-Family Home
$1,900,000
05/04/26
8
4
2,760
249 Newkirk Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.24
Multi-Family Home
$1,900,000
04/16/26
9
5
4,840
527 E 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.36
Multi-Family Home
$2,225,000
09/19/25
8
4
3,520
793 Westminster Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.48
Multi-Family Home
$2,020,000
12/15/25
7
4
3,754

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Kensington
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What Locals Say about Kensington

At least 284 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 77 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 46 % Say there are community events

  • 44 % Say it's quiet

  • 40 % Say car is needed

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

  • 29 % Say parking is easy

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  • Dxymdpb8nz
    "Farmer market every month or sometimes twice a month or twice a year , very beautiful park not far away "
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  • Christinelong620
    "We are very close to trains and buses. We can also walk or drive. Plan for anywhere between 30-60 min commute. "
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  • Dxymdpb8nz
    "There are beautiful park which is importante for families with kids Very pleasant and beautiful park"
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  • Fpaoselli
    "Family friendly neighborhood that is diverse. I feel safe here with my young child and have an amazing community of friends with children of a similar age."
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  • Mrsmaignan
    "Commuting is fine. Distance is 10 to 15 minutes to both train line. Grocery Stores are about 10 to 15 minutes also. Plenty of local Stores in the area ."
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  • Trulia User
    "Halloween parades. Fairs bring in rides for the kids close Cortelyou bet on the island to East 17 Street lotta fun"
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  • Trulia User
    "Every weekend there are events, especially for children; from neighborhood cleanups to story time. The sidewalks are wider than most places which makes outdoor dining and pop ups a fun addition and leave lots of room to walk."
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  • Trulia User
    "The small businesses and unique dining options make Flatbush special! Just love the options for shopping and eating."
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  • Trulia User
    "Lived here my whole life best kept secret in Brooklyn. Close to prospect park and 8 stops to city. Quite family area with good schools."
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for four years and I love this neighborhood and surround area in new York City. "
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  • Trulia User
    "my kids was born in Flatbush Ave.. never had a issue.. living.in Flatbush Ave . got many friends. lost.many friend's. from my at wtc.. so sad . besides that.no problems at all"
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  • Trulia User
    "I don't know. I don't go out often but it's a clean neighborhood. I guess everyone would like it here since everything is accessible. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Last stop in Brooklyn on express bus in Manhattan in 6 min. Safe clean happy area with walking distance to prospect park and horse stable. Lot of family’s, groceries near by and a lot of new restaurants. Parade grounds ball fields and soccer tennis courts walking access as well "
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  • Trulia User
    "All are not so bad, but this location little cleaned like others location in BROOKLYN, Borough park is very expenses location."
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    "Love the area safe and walk-in distance to prospect park. Express bus 1 stop to Manhattan. And F G train few blocks down "
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  • Trulia User
    "I live here over 10 years. Lovely, safe and friendly neighborhood. Everything is available in walking distance. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Crime and not that safe, schools are below average and not enough police especially during evening time "
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  • Brooklynjoe88
    "About an hour to get into Manhattan. The location is just far enough in Brooklyn where you can get a seat in the Am!"
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  • Chalisa.nixon5
    "The neighborhood is quiet and well kept for the most part, i live in the family shelter and what i do know is they should have more rental available for the single women in that shelter"
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  • Amna H.
    "its very safe and quiet. has a lot of stores around and good transportation. I would definitely recommend this neighborhood. "
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  • Matthewwels
    "Events in prospect park including celebrate Brooklyn and the skating rink and Smorgasburg. Haloween is great too."
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  • Junie F.
    "This is a friendly,family-oriented neighborhood with multiple parks shops and restaurants within walking distance. We’ve been living here for 4 years and would recommend this area to anyone looking for a place to raise a family. "
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  • Md M.
    "Diversity and safety. Public transportation, supermarket, hospital school is close. Bars and different cuisine around "
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  • Nesdesigns
    "Me as a dog owner like that I meet other dog owners, been here since 1996 and raised my 5 children as well schools are also great in this neighborhood. Recommend living in Kensington "
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  • Francescamaso
    "Plenty of families with young kids, playgrounds nearby, good schools, and close to the park. Neighborly and friendly neighborhood represented by many different ethnicities. "
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  • Tushar S.
    "Safe but some parts not so clean. Friendly and very convenient. Been here for 16 years. Very diverse neighborhood."
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  • Luna A.
    "I live here last 23 years. My all neighbor Behaviors is really good. School ,grocery. SHopping everything is excellent but I need more big house Bcz my kids are grown up now "
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  • Marvg99
    "Kensington has a lot to offers with a range of foreign products and its very safe. Also it is a very diverse neighborhood, everyone keep it nice and clean. "
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  • Saba M.
    "lots of modes of transportation.. many subway lines and bus routes. dont even need car for this neighborhood "
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  • Florent P.
    "East 4th street Halloween is quite a celebration each year and the proximity to Prospect Park makes this neighborhood very nice"
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  • Saba M.
    "absolutely love it. especially walking on ocean parkway with dogs.. as long as you clean up after your dogs.. no issue "
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  • Ella G.
    "There’s a really wide sidewalk great for taking walks, also it’s close to the park. Idk what else to write.."
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  • Babathebuilders
    "Working class and convince for travel and shopping l,save minimum crime or no crime great schools in neighborhoods "
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  • Adriana D.
    "It has a neighborhoody feel. People look out for one another. It’s not really unique but it’s what makes it great. "
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  • Fahriddin G.
    "Good place to live and good for kids and many more it good that’s all I can say i don’t know what else to say"
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  • CDS357
    "many families in the area, great restaurants, convenient public transportation options and feels safe."
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  • Michael M.
    "Area is boring and the corner of McDonald and Church needs some serious cleaning up. "
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  • Estiak
    "I like this neighborhood, this area has all kind of transportation facilities with tons of restaurants and deli grocery inclusive school, Bank, Post office and religious centers Thanks "
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  • Kimberlyragan
    "Unfortunately, many of the buildings do not allow dogs. But the area of Ocean Parkway has a great strip for dogs to walk along"
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  • Yim
    "No park in area to left your dogs run or exercise around in. Also lots of kids with roller around here."
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581 E 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is a 9 bedroom, 3 bathroom multi-family built in 1930. 581 E 8th Street is located in Kensington, Brooklyn. This property is not currently available for sale. 581 E 8th Street was last sold on Jul 12, 2024 for $1,825,000 (1% lower than the asking price of $1,850,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 581 E 8th Street is $1,974,200.