BENSONHURST, BROOKLYN · NOVEMBER 2026

What are homes like yours selling for in Bensonhurst?

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Home prices and trends

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Single-family median sale price

$1.1M
37 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$980,00012
Q1 2026$990,00011
Q2 2026$994,5006
Q3 2026$1.3M8

Two-family median sale price

$1.4M
91 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$1.5M30
Q1 2026$1.4M17
Q2 2026$1.3M14
Q3 2026$1.5M30

Three-family median sale price

$1.8M
41 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$1.7M13
Q1 2026$1.8M11
Q2 2026$1.9M9
Q3 2026$1.8M8

Condos median sale price

$777,020
50 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$761,14212
Q1 2026$684,5008
Q2 2026$837,30010
Q3 2026$774,52020

Co-ops median sale price

$312,000
10 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025—0
Q1 2026$290,0003
Q2 2026$335,0004
Q3 2026$319,0003
How we calculated these figures

Data source: NYC Department of Finance — Brooklyn recorded sales, rolling and annualized transaction-level files. Period: October 2025 – September 2026. Excludes nominal transfers ($10,000 or less), non-residential classes, and flagged bulk transactions. Last updated: November 2026.

278 qualifying sales. Median price per square foot: $640, using eligible sales with reported gross square footage and excluding building class 11. Rolling sales · Annualized sales

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Busiest closing months

July28 sales
October29 sales
December31 sales

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Questions about selling in Bensonhurst

How much does a home cost in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn?

Based on NYC Department of Finance public records (October 2025 – September 2026), median sale prices in Bensonhurst vary by property type. Co-op Apartments: $312,000 (10 sales). Single-Family Homes: $1.1M (37 sales). Condominiums: $777,020 (50 sales). Two-Family Homes: $1.4M (91 sales). Three-Family Homes: $1.8M (41 sales). These figures reflect recorded transactions, not just MLS listings.

What is the real estate market like in Bensonhurst right now?

The Bensonhurst market recorded 278 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $640. The median building was built in 1930. A free strategy call can put these figures in context for your property.

When is the best time to sell a home in Bensonhurst?

The busiest closing months in this report were Jul, Oct, Dec. City records give the closing date. To choose a listing date, compare competing listings and work back from your preferred move date.

What types of homes are in Bensonhurst?

Over the past 12 months, Two-Family Homes accounted for 32.7% of sales, Condominiums accounted for 18.0% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 17.6% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 14.7% of sales, Single-Family Homes accounted for 13.3% of sales, Co-op Apartments accounted for 3.6% of sales. The median year built is 1930.

How long does it take to sell a home in Bensonhurst?

City sale records give the closing date. Compare recent listings for similar properties to see how long they took to go into contract. Allow time for financing, title work, and any required board approval.

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You can sell your home yourself or hire a broker. Schedule a free valuation call with Justin for help with pricing, marketing, and negotiating offers.

Bensonhurst at a glance

Bensonhurst is a large residential neighborhood in southern Brooklyn, bordered by 65th Street to the north, 86th Street and Gravesend to the south, McDonald Avenue to the east, and 14th Avenue to the west.

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The neighborhood has historically been one of the most prominent Italian-American communities in New York City and has seen significant growth in Chinese, Russian, and Latino populations in recent decades. Housing is dominated by two-family brick row homes, with a smaller share of single-family detached homes and pre-war apartment buildings.

Bensonhurst is served by the D and N subway lines at multiple stations along the elevated tracks above 86th Street and New Utrecht Avenue. 18th Avenue, 86th Street, and 20th Avenue serve as the main commercial corridors. The neighborhood retains a strong family-oriented residential character and has historically been one of the densest single- and two-family home markets in Brooklyn.

Sales mix by property type
Property typeSalesShare
Two-Family Homes9132.7%
Condominiums5018.0%
Other Residential4917.6%
Three-Family Homes4114.7%
Single-Family Homes3713.3%
Co-op Apartments103.6%

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