SOLD FOR $1,800,000
· Closed September 15, 2017
$1,800,000
230 E 5th Street
MLS® #RLS10057494
Listing by The Corcoran Group
Studio
Bedroom
0
Bath
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1901
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1901)
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Jul 11, 2017 | $1,450,000 | - |
| Currently | Apr 26, 2026 | $1,800,000 | +24.1% |
Description
Finally the house you have been waiting for!! Built around 1901, this two-family, three story, barrel-fronted brick house that measures 20-foot wide x 50-foot deep, with original pre-war detail, is located on lovely tree-lined East 5th Street at the Kensington/Windsor Terrace border. 230 East 5th Street is an amazing home with an ideal layout: 3.5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, owners duplex with sun-room leading to the lush backyard. The top floor includes a sunny large two-bedroom rental apartment which will provide fantastic rental income of approximately $2600/month. This house is close to many restaurants, bars, cafes and shops in Kensington and Windsor Terrace. You are stones throw away from the Prospect Park Parade Ground, the soccer fields and baseball diamond as well as the Prospect Park Tennis Center. Transportation is a breeze with the F/G trains a mere two blocks away at the Fort Hamilton station.
Building Information
About Kensington
View All Kensington ListingsKensington is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood bordered by Prospect Park to the north and the landmarked Green-Wood Cemetery to the west, with Ocean Parkway running through its center as one of the borough's signature tree-lined boulevards. The housing stock includes brick rowhouses, prewar co-op apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway and Coney Island Avenue, and detached Victorian homes on the side streets, served by the F and G trains at Fort Hamilton Parkway and Church Avenue. The B and Q express trains are accessible within a short walk, providing a 30-to-35-minute commute to Midtown Manhattan.
Kensington Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
50
Median Asking Price
$690K
Median $/Sqft
$814
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
4
Price Reduced
14%
Sold (30 Days)
5
Median Sale Price
$620K
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/26/26, 1:35 PM EST
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230 E 5th Street, Kensington, Kings County
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1901, making it approximately 125 years old.
Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.
To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.
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