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

$980,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,792 sqft

655 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Canarsie
Est. Refi. Payment $5,967/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 16, 2007 for $675,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$981K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.2%)
Since last year
Decreased$6K (-0.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$306K (+45.3%)
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 +20% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$981K
September 2026$1.02M
August 2026$983K
July 2026$987K
June 2026$994K
May 2026$993K
April 2026$956K
March 2026$954K
February 2026$970K
January 2026$957K
2025
2024
2023
2020

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
589 E 83rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.15
Apartment
$863,000
10/24/25
2
1
1,800
664 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.87
Multi-Family Home
$796,890
08/11/26
2
1
2,332
639 Rockaway Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY
1.08
Apartment
$1,105,000
02/13/26
1
1
3,900
Address Not Disclosed, Brooklyn, NY
0.73
Apartment
$725,000
04/24/26
5
2
-
1338 E 55th St, Brooklyn, NY
1.06
Apartment
$10
01/08/26
2
1
760
1440 E 86th St #3, Brooklyn, NY
1.02
Apartment
$1,037,740
12/18/25
3
2
1,000
979 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY
1.70
Apartment
$650,000
11/17/25
3
1
3,800
2148 Strauss St, Brooklyn, NY
1.59
Apartment
$1,115,000
01/07/26
3
1
3,198
912 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn, NY
1.35
Apartment
$10
07/10/26
3
1
900
1031 E 108th St #3C, Brooklyn, NY
1.42
Apartment
$230,000
03/23/26
2
1
1,200
Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
651 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.00
$662,100
2
1
700
Off Market
657 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.00
-
Studio
1
1,000
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.01
-
2
1
1,125
Off Market
649 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.01
$987,900
Studio
-
2,760
Off Market
661 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.01
$866,800
Studio
-
2,250
Off Market
647 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.01
$1,007,700
Studio
-
2,760
Off Market
665 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.01
$794,800
1
1
2,250
Off Market
645 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.01
$866,800
Studio
-
2,250
Off Market
667 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$956,900
Studio
-
2,760
Off Market
641 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
-
Studio
-
2,250
Off Market
641 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
-
Studio
-
2,250
Off Market
641 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$1,023,600
Studio
-
2,250
Off Market
658 E 82nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$938,000
Studio
-
2,760
Off Market
654 E 82nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$955,100
Studio
-
2,760
Off Market
660 E 82nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$10
Studio
-
2,760
Recently Sold
Address Not Disclosed, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
-
3
1.5
-
Off Market
652 E 82nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$999,200
Studio
-
2,760
Off Market
662 E 82nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$908,700
Studio
-
2,760
Off Market
639 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$864,000
Studio
-
2,250
Off Market
650 E 82nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$955,700
Studio
-
2,760
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Apartment
Built in 1960
1,792 sqft
$547/sqft

About this House

SPACIOUS 2BR WALK UP BUILDINGBOTH BEDROMMS WOULD FIT KING SIZE BED SETSPACIOUS LIVING ROOM WILL FIT ANY SOFA SET YOU MAY HAVEQUIET AND PEACEFUL LOCATIONSHORT WALK TO TRAIN AND BUSES AND ALL CONVENIENCESHEAT AND HOT WATER INCLUDEDCATS OKCONTACT MOE FROM 1ST PREMIER REALTY TO VIEW 347-560-8366
655 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,792 sqft apartment in Canarsie, built in 1960. It last sold for $675,000 on Jul 16, 2007. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2014 with an asking price of $1,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 17, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $980,600, with a rent estimate of $2,603/month.

Home Details for 655 E 81st St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960Year Updated: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2000 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 17, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,500
Jul 22, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$1,500
Apr 8, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,500
Mar 22, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$1,500
Jul 16, 2007
Source: N/A
Sold
$675,000

Market trends in New York

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$833K
$14.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.2%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$723
$18MoM
Available listings
17509
870MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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Neighborhood Overview

Canarsie
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What Locals Say about Canarsie

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  • 92% say there are sidewalks
  • 59% say there's holiday spirit
  • 53% say neighbors are friendly
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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Neighborhood has community meetings, gathering and back to school give aways. It’s Mostly quiet with friendly working class families. "
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    "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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    "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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    "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 655 E 81st St

  • What is 655 E 81st St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 655 E 81st St in Brooklyn, NY is $980,600.
  • What is the price history for 655 E 81st St?
    655 E 81st St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $675,000 in July 2007.
  • Is Brooklyn a buyer's or seller's market?
    Brooklyn is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Brooklyn?
    The median sale price in Brooklyn is $833K. That is up $14.83K from the prior month.

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