589 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
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OFF MARKET

$1,025,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 7 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,760 sqft

589 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Canarsie
Est. Refi. Payment $5,846/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 30, 2020 for $829,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.03M
Since last month
Increased$5K (+0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$13K (+1.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$196K (+23.6%)
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 +67% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.02M
July 2026$1.02M
June 2026$1.02M
May 2026$1.01M
April 2026$1.02M
March 2026$1.03M
February 2026$1.01M
January 2026$1.01M
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
586 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.03
Multi-Family Home
$999,999
02/19/26
7
4
3,300
707 E 81st Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.20
Multi-Family Home
$881,010
02/05/26
5
4
2,707
732 E 82nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.23
Multi-Family Home
$1,075,000
06/12/26
6
3.5
2,760
708 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Multi-Family Home
$850,000
03/30/26
6
3
1,680
655 E 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.23
Multi-Family Home
$905,000
01/08/26
4
3
1,864
913 E 84th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.37
Multi-Family Home
$585,000
10/20/25
6
4
2,600
532 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.19
Multi-Family Home
$750,000
10/27/25
8
5
3,892
683 E 59th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.26
Multi-Family Home
$990,000
02/24/26
6
4.5
2,700
8920 Avenue B, Brooklyn, NY
0.66
Multi-Family Home
$922,500
07/27/26
6
3
2,160
1017 E 92ND STREET, Brooklyn, NY
0.54
Multi-Family Home
$925,000
04/28/26
5
3
1,672

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
567 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
$1,095,000
5
2.5
2,304
Off Market
567 E 81st St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
$1,095,000
6
3.5
2,304
Off Market
565 E 81st St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.04
$950,000
5
2.5
-
For Sale
590 E 83rd St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.07
$852,900
5
3
1,440
Off Market
590 E 83rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.07
$825,100
5
3
1,440
Off Market
586 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
$999,999
7
4
3,300
Recently Sold
567 E 80th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.06
$1,175,000
8
4
3,430
Recently Sold
602 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.05
$875,500
Studio
3.5
2,250
Off Market
536 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.09
$569,200
7
4
-
Off Market
611 E 80th St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.08
$1,118,900
5
4.5
2,880
Off Market
619 E 83rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.12
-
5
3.5
2,400
Off Market
560 E 80th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.10
$1,295,000
6
4.5
3,200
For Sale

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 589 E 81st St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1960
Living Area
2,760 sqft
Price/Sqft
$372

About this House

For further Information/ showings please call or text Alex - 646-475-6599 or Ben - 718-551-7770
Once in a lifetime opportunity! 4 story 2 Family brick townhouse nestled on a beautiful tree lined street of Canarsie with private parking, yes you read right, Private parking in Brooklyn!
589 East 81 street provides the perfect opportunity for buyers looking for space, plus income generating rental property to assist with mortgage payments.
Configured as a 4 bedroom 2 bath owners duplex featuring - an expansive sun drenched living area which provides great space for entertaining, spacious eat in kitchen, formal dining area, king sized bedrooms equipped with ample closet space. Lower garden unit is configured as a 3 bedroom Rental which can generate $2,500 to assist with mortgage payments. High ceiling full finished basement with private street level entrance.
Minor TLC Needed - Perfect Opportunity for buyers looking to add their own touch and customize their dream dwelling.
Conveniently located with close proximity to major transportation, schools, shopping centers, highways, restaurants, cafes and many other amenities the neighborhood has to offer.
589 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is a 7 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,760 sqft multi-family in Canarsie, built in 1960. It last sold for $829,000 on Jan 30, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,025,900, with a rent estimate of $3,515/month.

Home Details for 589 E 81st St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960Year Updated: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1999 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 30, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$829,000
Dec 5, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$829,000
Nov 1, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$829,000
Oct 9, 2019
Source: N/A
Sold
$530,000
May 18, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$562,500
Price increased by 41%

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

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Canarsie
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What Locals Say about Canarsie

At least 1283 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 74 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say car is needed

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say parking is easy

  • 42 % Say there are community events

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Trulia User
    "There are parks and playgrounds As well as schools here; proximity to highway provides convenient access to commuting and shopping "
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  • Kendrabroo
    "The many beautiful trees and close by shops."
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  • Trulia User
    "Back to school giveaway events at Seaview Park, Memorial Day marches, school events in the summer for residents. "
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  • Hopie Campbell
    "To what I experienced these people who I meet are friendly and amazing Transportation is an easy ride no hassle "
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  • Trulia User
    "Good place to live, a lot safer than it was 20 years ago, Canarsie just doesn’t have a variety in terms of food types"
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  • Nicholas John
    "You’ll like the long coty blocks, countless dong parks, architecture while taking walks with your furry best friend"
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  • Rose8mliance
    "It has a park where many people come from everywhere to entertain themselves. Some residents enjoy doing exercises during the sommer time and play games. All these hobbies made them happier and contribute to their health conditions."
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  • Meris322
    "Very friendly community, everything is near by, supermarket, laundry mats. Pharmacy and playground. Buss to the subway "
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  • Mellydu89
    "I live here and I’m so used to my area and I am OK with it 100%. I wish I was able to just buy a house here so bad."
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood has many bus routes running thru it and we have access to 3 subway lines. #2. #5 and the L Train. "
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  • Trulia User
    "If you can commute between 3AM to 7AM it isn’t bad. Any other time it’s a disaster. The belt turns into a disaster which turns rockaway into a disaster then effects all the other streets. If you don’t drive good, bus and train take longer and more more risky but still better than driving."
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighbors will look out for one another. The streetlights are very bright. The neighborhood has a fantastic park that has a great play area."
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  • Trulia User
    "Not bad place if it was for the drugs and all that gang nonsense. People seem to be shooting themselves left and right this year."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has great access to public transportation and the commute is rough with a lot of people crowded on the buses and trains. The commuters are polite and say excuse me and pardon me. But, it still is hectic. That is Brooklyn, NY for you, busy and crowded."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s alright except when it gets hot and the young boys decide to start shooting. Once you hear the bullets start flying it over. Otherwise it an ok neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "I am not a parent but I heard that the public schools are above average. As far as,the neighborhood goes one should keep their children close to them."
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute is effective and reliable one can lays depend on public transportation you only have to be on time."
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  • Trulia User
    "Seeing other people walk there dogs or definitely meeting friendly neighbors , & being in a neighborhood that’s feels like a family "
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  • Trulia User
    "is near everything,transportation,shopping area and also lots of restaurants. this area is very useful if your trying to build anything,car, house,construction anything you can think of "
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute to get around isn’t that bad everything is within waking distance or very easy by bus or train"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many families in the area, great parks and great schools. The only issue I have is the loud music, sometimes it happens alot during the week."
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  • Trulia User
    "It is a two-way zone area which makes it easy for me to catch the bus or the train. There is a supermarket that provides many fruits/vegetables and other products. You can get good deals on hardware products and other household products. There are clothing stores as well that sell fine clothes and shoes. We have a health food store and a store that sells natural juices."
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  • Trulia User
    "Good. Could be a bit challenging on rush hour times. There are traffic cameras so there is hardly any speeding cars. Nice back yard bbqs "
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  • Trulia User
    "I enjoy Seaview park. A community park for everyone. Canarsie pier is also a joy. They have events for the children. you can fish and enjoy the fresh air and mingle with the neighbors. I enjoy the picnic area and playground."
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  • Trulia User
    "Poo is everywhere. Nit all owners clean after their pet’s poo. Great bargain for the money. Kids fell safe "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is a very quite neighborhood all of the neighbors are very friendly as we all speak and communicate with each other and help when needed"
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighborhood has community meetings, gathering and back to school give aways. It’s Mostly quiet with friendly working class families. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I'm not sure of the community events but the neighbourhood is safe and quiet. The people are very friendly."
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a park and a lot of good schools. You are close to belt parkway allowing easy access to Queens and Mill Basin. Very easy to get around with a car. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s the last block of the street itself and there’s a huge park at the end of the block. Past that is a major Highway and past that, is a bay with just a strip of land before there’s the Atlantic Ocean. Does not feel crowded here and I wouldn’t mind having a boat to explore the local waters"
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  • Trulia User
    "Love this neighborhood , and I have live here for over 27 year.. the neighborhood has change a lot over the year. However, the people in the neighborhood look out for each other. "
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  • Trulia User
    "People walk their dogs all the time. Based on the area you may not have garbage cans since some parts are residential. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for more than 10 years. Neighborhood is quiet. Easy access to buses and trains. Also safe for outside recreational activities such as jogging and visiting parks."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood all my life. So, that’s 40+ years. Everybody is neighborly and watches each other’s house. We also help one another."
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  • Trulia User
    "Nothing. This place is a food dessert. People will block your driveway and the police will never respond. Garbage man chooses when the feel like picking up your garbage."
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  • Annette
    "People are not dog friendly and other dog owners don’t pick up after their dogs A park is close by that is convenient for a dog owners and walkers."
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  • Dexter G.
    "There are a good amount of playgrounds, quiet blocks, and kids. Very quiet at night and walkable during the day."
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  • Rsmdsobers
    "The area is relatively safe. The parks are safe and everyone is friendly m some parks are better maintained than others."
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  • Raul M.
    "You can take the dogs to Seaview park. there is also at least three veterinary doctors in canarsie. "
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  • Ramone D.
    "Canarsie Park. It’s huge and is great for dogs. We require more signs for owners to pick up after their dogs though "
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Frequently asked questions about 589 E 81st St

  • What is 589 E 81st St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 589 E 81st St in Brooklyn, NY is $1,025,900.
  • What is the price history for 589 E 81st St?
    589 E 81st St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $829,000 in January 2020.
  • 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.

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