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Selling Your Home in Canarsie, Brooklyn
Current market data from 341 recorded property transactions in Canarsie. Every number on this page comes from NYC Department of Finance public records — not estimates, not algorithms, not listing data. This is what actually sold.
Home Prices in Canarsie
Median sale prices by property type, based on every recorded sale in Canarsie over the past 12 months.
Quarterly Trends by Property Type
Median sale price by quarter. Arrows show change vs. the prior quarter.
📊 Why this data is more reliable than other sites
The numbers on this page come from the NYC Department of Finance public records — every legally recorded property sale in Canarsie, not just MLS-listed transactions. Sites like Zillow and StreetEasy only capture listings that go through their platforms, missing FSBO sales, off-market deals, and transfers that never hit the MLS. This dataset includes all of them.
We also remove bulk portfolio transfers, nominal sales, and non-arms-length transactions that would distort median prices — cleaning that most data sources don't do. The result is a more accurate picture of what individual homes are actually selling for in your market.
Data source: NYC Department of Finance — Brooklyn rolling sales file, with July 2025 taken from the DOF annualized sales file to complete the 12-month period. Period: July 2025 – June 2026. Excludes $0 transfers, nominal sales, non-arms-length transactions, and bulk portfolio transfers identified through same-date/same-price pattern analysis. Last updated: August 2026.
Best Time to Sell in Canarsie
Monthly closing volume based on 341 residential sales recorded by the NYC Department of Finance over the past 12 months. Months highlighted in orange indicate above-average demand (≥110% of the average monthly volume).
Takeaway for Sellers
Canarsie sees its strongest closing activity in September, October, and December — the months highlighted in orange above. These peaks indicate when buyer demand is highest and the most transactions close.
Since the typical sale takes 3 months from listing to closing you should be listing approximately 3 months before these peak windows to position your home when competition among buyers is strongest.
The optimal listing date depends on your property type, your timeline, and current inventory levels. A strategy session can pinpoint the right window for your specific home.
Housing Stock in Canarsie
Distribution of 341 residential sales by property type over the past 12 months.
What This Means for Sellers
Canarsie is a two-family market — 55.7% of recent sales. Two-family houses draw a split buyer pool: owner-occupants who want the second unit to offset the mortgage, and small investors pricing off the rent roll. The same house can be valued two different ways, and the stronger number usually comes from the buyer who intends to live in it. Documenting legal use, current rents, and lease status before listing keeps the sale from stalling in due diligence.
FAQ: Selling in Canarsie
Based on the most recent NYC Department of Finance public records (July 2025 – June 2026), median sale prices in Canarsie vary significantly by property type. Co-op Apartments: $220,000 (3 sales). Single-Family Homes: $657,500 (79 sales). Condominiums: $391,772 (30 sales). Two-Family Homes: $828,500 (190 sales). Three-Family Homes: $975,000 (31 sales). These figures reflect all legally recorded sales — not just MLS listings — giving a more complete picture than sites like Zillow or StreetEasy.
The Canarsie market recorded 341 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $416. The median building was built in 1955. For a detailed analysis of how current conditions affect your home's value, schedule a free strategy call.
Canarsie sees its strongest closing volume in September, October, and December, indicating above-average buyer demand. Since the typical sale takes about 3 months from listing to closing, you should be listing approximately 3 months before these peak windows to position your home when competition among buyers is strongest. The optimal listing date depends on your property type and personal timeline — a strategy call can help you find the right window.
Canarsie has a diverse housing stock. Over the past 12 months, Two-Family Homes accounted for 55.7% of sales, Single-Family Homes accounted for 23.2% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 9.1% of sales, Condominiums accounted for 8.8% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 2.3% of sales, Co-op Apartments accounted for 0.9% of sales. The median year built is 1955.
Across all neighborhoods Justin Braithwaite serves, his listings average just 24 days on market — well below the city average. His listings also close at 102.8% of asking price on average, meaning sellers typically get more than their list price. Results in Canarsie specifically depend on property type, pricing strategy, and market timing.
You're not legally required to use an agent, but the data strongly suggests it pays to have expert representation. Justin Braithwaite has completed 261 seller transactions with a 96.1% close rate and a 102.8% sale-to-list ratio. His clients benefit from pricing strategy informed by the same NYC Department of Finance data on this page, plus 10 years of real estate experience and 25 years of sales and marketing expertise. Schedule a free strategy call to see how a data-driven approach can maximize your sale price in Canarsie.
Canarsie, Brooklyn at a Glance
Canarsie is a residential neighborhood in southeastern Brooklyn, bordered by East New York to the north, Jamaica Bay to the south, Flatlands and Bergen Beach to the west, and the Belt Parkway to the east. The neighborhood is named for the Canarsee, the Lenape tribe that inhabited the area before Dutch settlement. Housing is dominated by detached and semi-detached single-family and two-family brick homes built in the mid-20th century, with substantial public housing developments along the periphery.
Canarsie is served by the L train at the Rockaway Parkway station, the line's southern terminus, and by multiple bus routes. The neighborhood has historically been a strong Caribbean-American community, particularly Jamaican and Haitian, with significant Italian-American and Orthodox Jewish populations in earlier decades. Rockaway Parkway, Flatlands Avenue, and Avenue L serve as the main commercial corridors.
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