656 E 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
OFF MARKET

$951,000

Tax assessed value
  • Studio
  • 1,320 sqft

656 E 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Kensington

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
710 E 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
04/27/26
-
1,918
710 E 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.06
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
10/06/25
7
2
2,718
133 Webster Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.29
Single-Family Home
$10
11/06/25
5
1.5
1,380
1680 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.16
Single-Family Home
$10
09/24/26
-
1,488
1668 43rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,950,000
10/06/25
-
1,312
3902 16th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.20
Single-Family Home
$700,000
12/29/25
-
1,614
304 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
09/14/26
-
1,670
302 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
09/14/26
-
2,160
214 Newkirk Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.39
Single-Family Home
$3,500,000
05/13/26
-
2,636
118 Webster Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,975,000
12/02/25
4
4
1,664

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
669 E 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.04
$4,075,000
8
4
3,143
For Sale
784 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.06
$1,545,800
6
2
2,200
Off Market
821 McDonald Ave #2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.07
$1,499,000
8
4
3,300
For Sale
302 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.08
$1,100,000
Studio
-
2,160
Recently Sold
304 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.08
$1,100,000
Studio
-
1,670
Recently Sold
618 E 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.08
$2,450,000
7
4
-
For Sale
607 E 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.10
$1,963,500
5
2.5
2,219
Off Market
311 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.11
$2,012,100
4
2
2,000
Off Market
634 E 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.12
$1,725,000
7
3
1,976
Recently Sold
143 Avenue F #B, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.12
$706,500
2
2
1,050
Off Market
850 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.12
$2,999,000
8
3
3,300
For Sale
542 Dahill Rd #3E, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.12
$539,600
2
1
680
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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1920
1,320 sqft
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 656 E 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY. 656 E 2nd St is in the Kensington neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY and in ZIP code 11218. This property has approximately 1,320 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5000 sqft and was built in 1920.
656 E 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is a studio, 1,320 sqft single-family home in Kensington, built in 1920. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.

Home Details for 656 E 2nd St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2.5

Property Information

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

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5000 sqft

Price and Tax history

YearProperty taxTax assessment
2018
$6,454
$951,000
Home facts updated by county records

Market trends in New York

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$818K
$21.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$704
$22MoM
Available listings
16526
1221MoM

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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 there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 656 E 2nd St

  • 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 $818K. That is up $21.67K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Kensington neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Kensington neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Kensington, Brooklyn.
  • What are the closest schools to 656 E 2nd St?
    The closest schools to 656 E 2nd St in Brooklyn, NY are Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (rated 3/10), Jhs 223 The Montauk (Middle, rated 7/10), Ps 179 Kensington (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 8/10).
  • How big is the lot at 656 E 2nd St?
    The lot at 656 E 2nd St in Brooklyn, NY is about 0.11 acres (5,000 sq ft).
  • Does 656 E 2nd St have a garage?
    Yes, 656 E 2nd St in Brooklyn, NY has a garage.

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