678 E 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
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OFF MARKET

$1,549,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,100 sqft

678 E 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Kensington
Est. Refi. Payment $9,470/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 17, 2015 for $700,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.55M
Since last month
Increased$39K (+2.6%)
Since last year
Increased$215K (+16.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$850K (+121.4%)
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 +113% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.55M
August 2026$1.51M
July 2026$1.48M
June 2026$1.53M
May 2026$1.43M
April 2026$1.47M
March 2026$1.45M
February 2026$1.42M
January 2026$1.37M
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
145 Webster Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.30
Townhouse
$2,099,000
02/24/26
3
1
1,094
2311 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn, NY
1.26
Townhouse
$920,000
03/18/26
5
3
2,400
1245 46th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.80
Townhouse
$4,150,000
11/19/25
3
3
5,178
51 Dahill Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.78
Townhouse
$2,110,000
08/03/26
7
3
2,100
3014 Glenwood Rd, Brooklyn, NY
1.53
Townhouse
$2,550,000
04/03/26
8
2
2,280
488 7th Ave #2, Brooklyn, NY
1.92
Townhouse
$2,425,000
10/06/25
4
2
2,385
302 18th St, Brooklyn, NY
1.96
Townhouse
$1,450,000
05/04/26
5
3
1,989
685 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
1.90
Townhouse
$2,320,000
10/28/25
4
3
2,300
2103 Glenwood Rd, Brooklyn, NY
1.04
Townhouse
$2,585,000
09/03/26
5
5
3,843

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
676 E 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.00
$1,387,900
3
2
1,785
Off Market
676 E 3rd St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.00
$1,289,700
2
2
-
Off Market
676 E 3rd St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.00
-
3
2
-
Off Market
680 E 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
$2,127,200
Studio
-
2,645
Off Market
674 E 3rd St #2A, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
-
2
1
900
Off Market
684 E 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
$1,760,400
Studio
-
1,684
Off Market
684 E 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
-
Studio
-
1,684
Off Market
684 E 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
-
Studio
-
1,684
Off Market
218 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
$2,216,600
10
5
396
Off Market
218 Ditmas Ave #2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
222 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.01
$1,427,500
Studio
-
1,732
Off Market
645 E 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$2,145,800
Studio
-
2,667
Off Market
645 E 2nd St #AA3, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$1,038,700
1
1
-
Off Market
645 E 2nd St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
-
3
1
1,100
Off Market
645 E 2nd St #D3, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$1,115,300
Studio
1
-
Off Market
645 E 2nd St #C3, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$1,038,700
1
1
-
Off Market
651 E 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$1,640,300
Studio
-
1,624
Off Market
688 E 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$1,826,800
Studio
-
1,824
Off Market
655 E 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.02
$2,046,300
3
1.5
2,358
Off Market
302 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.03
$1,100,000
Studio
-
2,160
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1920
2,100 sqft
$738/sqft

About this House

Kensington/E3 St - Detached 3 Story 1 Family on a 20x100 lot with full finished basement and spacious rear yard. Property features a 1st floor with a living room, formal dining room and eat-in kitchen, second floor with 2 spacious bedrooms and a full bath, and a 3rd floor master suite with a full bath. Full finished basement has a laundry room and a full bath. 3 Bedrooms, 3 baths total. Steps to Ditmas Ave shopping and transportation/F Train. R5 Zoning, additional square footage possible. Bring your architect and contractor and make this your dream home. Needs TLC! Contact Ali Tom 718-414-7294 For more information on this please visit Century 21 Block & Lot at www.BrooklynProperty.com
678 E 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,100 sqft townhouse in Kensington, built in 1920. It last sold for $700,000 on Aug 17, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,549,600, with a rent estimate of $4,622/month.

Home Details for 678 E 3rd St

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Townhouse

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2000 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 17, 2015
Source: N/A
Sold
$700,000
Feb 27, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$819,000

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

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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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  • Trulia User
    "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 678 E 3rd St

  • What is 678 E 3rd St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 678 E 3rd St in Brooklyn, NY is $1,549,600.
  • What is the price history for 678 E 3rd St?
    678 E 3rd St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $700,000 in August 2015.
  • 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.

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