588 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
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OFF MARKET

$5,496,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 3,744 sqft

588 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Park Slope
Est. Refi. Payment $31,920/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 26, 2016 for $3,400,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$5.5M
Since last month
Increased$140K (+2.6%)
Since last year
Increased$525K (+10.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$2M (+61.7%)
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 +61% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$5.5M
August 2026$5.48M
July 2026$5.36M
June 2026$5.33M
May 2026$5.26M
April 2026$5.21M
March 2026$5.23M
February 2026$5.03M
January 2026$4.9M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
513 4th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.13
Townhouse
$5,700,000
03/06/26
5
3
4,800
557 9th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.17
Townhouse
$4,725,000
03/17/26
5
3.5
3,000
362 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.39
Townhouse
$4,950,000
08/13/26
4
3
3,000
488 7th Ave #2, Brooklyn, NY
0.64
Townhouse
$2,425,000
10/06/25
4
2
2,385
152 16th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.79
Townhouse
$2,635,500
10/08/25
4
3
1,892
27 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.66
Townhouse
$5,700,000
05/26/26
6
4
3,783
237 8th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.62
Townhouse
$2,600,000
10/10/25
3
1
1,700
685 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.87
Townhouse
$2,320,000
10/28/25
4
3
2,300
37 Prospect Pl #2, Brooklyn, NY
0.87
Townhouse
$4,300,000
08/20/26
4
5
1,904
379 7th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.43
Townhouse
$3,375,000
06/24/26
7
6
3,666

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
601 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.03
$4,108,500
Studio
-
4,788
Off Market
603 6th St #3, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.03
$1,929,300
2
1
-
Off Market
590 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.00
$5,872,800
6
3.5
4,000
Off Market
102 Prospect Park W #1, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.05
$1,067,000
1
1
-
Off Market
102 Prospect Park W #2, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.05
$1,450,000
2
1
-
Recently Sold
626 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.06
$6,363,800
7
3
4,220
Off Market
108 Prospect Park W #4, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.07
$1,665,900
2
1
-
Off Market
109 Prospect Park W #4R, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.07
$818,000
1
1
450
Off Market
597 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.04
-
5
2.5
2,995
Off Market
590 6th St #2L, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.05
$1,926,000
3
2
1,178
Off Market
590 6th St #PHR, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.05
$3,021,400
3
3
1,626
Off Market
590 6th St #4L, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.05
$2,865,500
3
3
-
Off Market

Local Information

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

Townhouse
Built in 1901
3,744 sqft
$1,468/sqft

About this House

SHOWING BY APPT 2-3:30 4/24 Built in 1891, this park block home is the opportunity you have been waiting for! Behind the handsome faade of brick and brownstone , this 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home has lovingly maintained many coveted original details such as fireplaces, mantels, pocket doors and shutters, intricate carved center stair, parquet floors, stained glass windows and woodwork though out.At the garden level you find many of the enhancements made by the current owners. The heart of this home features a large modern kitchen with custom cabinetry, quartzite countertops, Lacanche stove, Sub Zero fridge, stone floor,, butler's pantry, home office, and powder room. French doors open to the landscaped south facing garden, with bluestone patio, curved stone walls, stepped perennial plantings and a waterfall. The formal dining room has restored original woodwork and new herringbone floors.Double parlors on the second level, with the north parlor retaining much of its original plaster detail, pier mirror, and stained glass window. Original gas/electric chandeliers, hand carved center stair, The second floor has a large south facing master bedroom connecting with a large library, original wood floors, fireplace ,mantle, and original stained glass windows. Full bath Third floor has three bedrooms, full bath, laundry room, skylights, Additional home improvements include new wiring, plumbing, new cellar floor, circulating hot water pump, waterproofed retaining wall, sump pump, garden drain, gas hook up on patio, Dual Zone heating, (AC installed but not connected) central fire carbon monoxide and burglary alarm, system. * zoned for PS 39*Taxes 9108.
588 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,744 sqft townhouse in Park Slope, built in 1901. It last sold for $3,400,000 on Jul 26, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $5,496,100.

Home Details for 588 5th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Radiant, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Radiant
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 4Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

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

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
GardenPatio

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2000 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 26, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$3,400,000
Jul 18, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
PendingToActive
$3,600,000
May 31, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$3,600,000
May 13, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$3,600,000
Price decreased by 5%
Apr 8, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$3,775,000
Price decreased by 6%

Market trends in Park Slope

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.71M
$278KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.0%
Price per sq ft
$1.39K
Available listings
89
22MoM

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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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Frequently asked questions about 588 5th St

  • What is 588 5th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 588 5th St in Brooklyn, NY is $5,496,100.
  • What is the price history for 588 5th St?
    588 5th St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $3,400,000 in July 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 $1.71M. That is up $278K from the prior month.
  • Does 588 5th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 588 5th St in Brooklyn, NY has air conditioning.
  • Does 588 5th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 588 5th St in Brooklyn, NY has in-unit laundry.

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