85 Westminster Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218
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OFF MARKET

85 Westminster Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11218

Prospect Park South
  • 6 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 3,578 sqft

$3,901,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $21,756/mo*
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$3,901,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $21,756/mo*
Refinance Your Home
6 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,578 sqft

Local Information

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

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1905
Living Area
3,578 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,090

Description

Indulge your Victorian fantasy in this romantic masterpiece. Its statuesque beauty has unparalleled curb appeal showcasing a unique blend of Greek Revival temple style with the asymmetry and turrets of a Queen Anne. The dramatic two-story colonnade supports a classically proportioned entablature and leads to a fantastic wraparound veranda that follows the curve of the turrets. Almost a perfect square in shape, 34' x 36', this showstopper was designed by George Showers in 1908.



Imposing oak and glass double doors lead to the foyer where you will immediately be impressed with the late 19th Century grandeur with its dramatic proportions, original plaster and woodwork, and remarkable floor marquetry. To the left is a sitting room and to the right, a piano room with a side door leading to the porch. The formal dining room is large enough to host a banquet and contains a handsome coffered ceiling. Two of the aforementioned rooms contain fireplaces that could be restored. The massive eat-in kitchen offers a commercial grade Garland stove along with a dishwasher and center island. Two skylights centered above the breakfast table will put a spotlight on your crossword puzzle. The garden is mostly grassy and partly shaded by a mature Norway Maple with some fencing along the back property line.



The staircase to the second floor is illuminated by a beautiful stained-glass window and spills onto a gracious landing giving way to three charming bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a laundry room. The master bedroom has en-suite bathroom with a deep soaking tub and separate shower. The master also contains a fireplace that could be restored for use. The third-floor contains four more rooms and a large bathroom with a clawfoot bathtub. The space at the top of the turret was definitely made to inspire a great novel with its octagonal design and flooded with light from three sides. If hobby is art then the large front room would serve as a perfect Parisian atelier. Whatever you choose, there is plenty of space with an unfinished basement to add if more space if needed.



The owners of this property, along with their neighbors, are diligently working toward obtaining approvals for a shared driveway to be installed between this house and #83. If approved, it would provide the new owner with parking for two cars. Currently, they have preliminary approvals from the Landmarks Preservation Commission along with an easement letter issued by the Department of Buildings.



In 1899, Dean Alvord purchased this land now known as Prospect Park South which became the blueprint of the modern suburb. It was a meticulously planned community of country houses, each of them unique, with large front and back gardens. This "country in the city" neighborhood, then considered an extension of Prospect Park, quickly attracted the attention of wealthy Brooklyn Heights and Manhattan residents for its ease to get into Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn as well as to the seaside in the opposite direction. 85 Westminster is one of these well-preserved homes located within the Prospect Park South Historic District.

85 Westminster Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is a 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,578 sqft single-family home in Prospect Park South, built in 1905. It last sold for $2,215,000 on Jun 5, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $3,901,500, with a rent estimate of $7,775/month.

Home Details for 85 Westminster Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
RefrigeratorWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1905Year Updated: 1905
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Queen Anne / Victorian

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
GardenPorch

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6000 sqft

Price History for 85 Westminster Rd

DatePriceEventSource
07/14/2026$3,950,000ListingRemovedStreetEasy #S1835224
06/24/2026$3,950,000Listed For SaleStreetEasy #S1835224
06/05/2019$2,215,000Sold
N/A
04/04/2019$2,275,000PendingAgent Provided
11/07/2018$2,275,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/04/2018$2,395,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in New York

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$767K
$4.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.9%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$653
$10MoM
Available listings
18631
48MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$12,359
Assessment$2,557,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 85 Westminster Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
152 Stratford Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.14
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
10/06/25
7
4
3,831
155 Stratford Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.14
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$2,975,000
06/15/26
7
4.5
3,358
244 Argyle Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.26
Single-Family Home
$2,250,000
04/28/26
7
3
2,723
194 Rugby Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.16
Single-Family Home
$2,200,000
02/04/26
7
4.5
5,604
1221 Albemarle Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.03
Single-Family Home
$6,250,000
03/10/26
6
4
5,000
812 Beverley Road, Brooklyn, NY
0.30
Single-Family Home
$893,000
04/28/26
5
2.5
1,723
697 E 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.91
Single-Family Home
$2,375,000
10/02/25
3
3.5
3,463
540 Argyle Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.77
Single-Family Home
$1,410,000
08/15/25
4
4
2,393
216 E 21st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Single-Family Home
$1,815,000
10/02/25
6
2
3,507
689 E 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY
1.02
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
08/19/25
7
4
3,030

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Neighborhood Overview

Prospect Park South
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What Locals Say about Prospect Park South

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 100 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 100 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 100 % Say parking is easy

  • 100 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 77 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 75 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 60 % Say there are community events

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 40 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 33 % Say it's quiet

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  • Xabmusic
    "There is a dog park in the immediate area that they can go to wherever they want. There are a lot of dog ownersin the area"
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  • Trulia User
    "Keep a close watch to your kids, lots of parks and activities to be apart of and the community is friendly"
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  • Trulia User
    "Flatbush is a wonderful cultural hub in Brooklyn. Prospect Park is nearby as are a few MTA lines. I’ve lived here for 10 years and I love it. Great if you have a dog, too!"
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  • Trulia User
    "A lot of people around here have dogs. So it's pretty common to see people walking their dogs in the neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "This is a perfect neighborhood in which to have a dog. Prospect Park has off-leash hours in the morning and evening. The Kensington dog run is nearby. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Flatbush is great neighborhood for family to live with their children and friends .Transportation is easy shopping is everywhere.police security is active in every corner "
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  • Trulia User
    "Quick and easy to get to the city. The Q and F trains, and multiple buses are close by and in easily accessible areas"
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  • Trulia User
    "Very close to Prospect Park, Parade Ground and Kensington dog run. Nice community of dogs in the area."
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  • Trulia User
    "Wonderful place to live.. I lived here for over 40 years amongst various people from various backgrounds and religions.. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everything needed is just a walk away. The food is great and it seems safe. There is lots of transportation as well. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Living in Flatbush you are walking distance to Prospect Park where there is numerous dog parks available "
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  • Trulia User
    "with the increase in cars, new buildings, citi bike areas it's becoming more and more crowded each day. "
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  • Trulia User
    "much traffic and there are several schools in the area. prospect park is nearby as well as public transportation "
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  • Trulia User
    "been here since 1991 schools are excellent and the neighborhood is changing (gentrification). i would love to have my chuldren grow up in this neighborhood everybody ive grown up w is still here and basically home "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of pet owners and for the most part they clean up after their pets. Nice neighbourhood for young folks coming up or older established folks. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The mixture and diversity of the community brings about new ideas and culture enabling it to flourish and bloom even brighter."
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many great playgrounds. Walking around Prospect Park with little ones is the best. The wildlife x especially ducks and geese - are always a hit!"
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  • Trulia User
    "friendly amd more and more diverse area with small boutique business as well as chain stores. traffic is awful though"
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  • Trulia User
    "prospect park is near and several schools. if you use prospect park website you can get informed on events they may hold."
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  • Nelle W
    "It’s unique because I’ve lived here for over 15 years. There’s no other place like it the parks, bars, shopping areas, transportation etc. Plus there’s new buildings in the making so that should be interesting to see, wouldn’t wanna be anywhere else but in Brooklyn! "
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  • Krisdan47
    "The Q and B are 5 min away and the F and G are 12 min away. Commute to midtown is 25-30 minutes. It’s very easy. "
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  • Star L.
    "I lived in the neighborhood for 27 years, nice area with some negatives. Public transportation is easy to get to but the parking sucks. Prospect park is right there, there is also a lot of restaurants in the area as well."
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  • Fteneus
    "I drive so commute is pretty cool. I don’t feel as commute is challenging in this neighborhood. Great area for it "
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  • Andres M.
    "Great!! But is dirty and unsafe, mounts of garbage and homeless people in the street, especially by the subway, I don’t recommend this place on less you have businesses going on here. If I have the means to move out of here I would’ve have move already."
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  • Staceyagayle
    "There are plenty of dogs in the neighborhood so it’s a great way to socialize. Also the opportunity to seek care or help for your pet is easily accessible. "
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  • Andres M.
    "Most of it, we have prospect park near and I think it compensates everything, must of church ave is dirty and to many homeless day in night out."
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  • Nicoleomerabarnett
    "Block parties, prospect park, great vibes, loving families, delicious restaurants, caring neighbors "
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  • Rob E.
    "so many different cultures live here, people are generally very friendly, we love being so close to the park"
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  • Mel L.
    "5 yrs and counting I’ve lived in East Flatbush and I love it’s convenience and peacefulness also community charm"
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  • Paulcuccurullo
    "Easy commute to NYC on express trains. Good service on weekends. Many different lines in the area. "
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  • Racquel A.
    "Dog friendly neighborhood! Lots of people walking their dogs. Dog owners would like the parks that are in the neighborhood."
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  • Daphne
    "There’s a great blend of culture here. Diversity makes this a very beautiful place to live and have a family"
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  • Sarah R.
    "Weekend and night train service on the B/Q is horrible.... but during the week it’s great. I use a car sharing service on the weekends (Car2go), otherwise I’d never make it anywhere "
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  • Wpgottlieb
    "homeowners assoc began when this NYC historic area was built 1898-1905. On 100th anniversary residents got dressed up in formal attire with dinner and orchestra at the old Montauk Club. We host a now grand Halloween parade with kids and parents. from neighborhoods all over Brooklyn. But mainly in the heart of booming Brooklyn this is a neighborhood quiet night and day with huge elegant homes. 26 years - here our daughters grew up."
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  • Zrandyman
    "25 minutes to mid-town Manhattan. Very convenient to downtown Brooklyn and all airports. Proximity to Prospect Park is a prime amenity."
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  • Alexa
    "Great access to public transportation and ease of access to NYC within 15 min (no traffic of course)"
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