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Selling Your Home in Flatbush, Brooklyn
Current market data from 527 recorded property transactions in Flatbush. 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 Flatbush
Median sale prices by property type, based on every recorded sale in Flatbush 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 Flatbush, 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 Flatbush
Monthly closing volume based on 527 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
Flatbush sees its strongest closing activity in March — 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 Flatbush
Distribution of 527 residential sales by property type over the past 12 months.
What This Means for Sellers
Flatbush has a heavy condo market — 20.5% of recent sales. Condo buyers tend to be more flexible than co-op buyers because there's no board approval process, but they're also more price-sensitive because they have more options. Building amenities, monthly common charges, and unit-level renovations significantly affect sale price. Marketing needs to highlight what makes the building and the unit competitive within the local condo set.
FAQ: Selling in Flatbush
Based on the most recent NYC Department of Finance public records (July 2025 – June 2026), median sale prices in Flatbush vary significantly by property type. Co-op Apartments: $495,000 (97 sales). Single-Family Homes: $1.3M (98 sales). Condominiums: $625,000 (108 sales). Two-Family Homes: $995,000 (95 sales). Three-Family Homes: $1.0M (40 sales). These figures reflect all legally recorded sales — not just MLS listings — giving a more complete picture than sites like Zillow or StreetEasy.
The Flatbush market recorded 527 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $439. The median building was built in 1931. For a detailed analysis of how current conditions affect your home's value, schedule a free strategy call.
Flatbush sees its strongest closing volume in March, 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.
Flatbush has a diverse housing stock. Over the past 12 months, Condominiums accounted for 20.5% of sales, Single-Family Homes accounted for 18.6% of sales, Co-op Apartments accounted for 18.4% of sales, Two-Family Homes accounted for 18.0% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 16.9% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 7.6% of sales. The median year built is 1931.
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 Flatbush 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 Flatbush.
Flatbush, Brooklyn at a Glance
Flatbush is a large residential neighborhood in south-central Brooklyn, encompassing the central and northern Flatbush areas. The neighborhood is bordered by Empire Boulevard to the north, Avenue H to the south, Coney Island Avenue to the west, and East Flatbush to the east. Flatbush is one of the largest Caribbean-American communities in the United States, particularly Haitian, Jamaican, and Trinidadian. The neighborhood is anchored by the Flatbush Avenue commercial corridor.
Flatbush is served by the B, Q, 2, and 5 subway lines at multiple stations along Flatbush Avenue and Nostrand Avenue. The neighborhood is home to Brooklyn College, Erasmus Hall Educational Campus, the Kings Theatre on Flatbush Avenue, and Prospect Park to the north. Housing is a mix of pre-war apartment buildings concentrated along the major avenues, plus detached and semi-detached single-family homes and two-family homes on the residential side streets, particularly in the Ditmas Park and Prospect Park South historic districts.
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