KENSINGTON, BROOKLYN · NOVEMBER 2026

What are homes like yours selling for in Kensington?

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Home prices and trends

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Single-family median sale price

$1.1M
5 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$1.3M2
Q1 2026—0
Q2 2026$1.4M2
Q3 2026$1.1M1

Multifamily median sale price

$1.6M
20 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$1.5M3
Q1 2026$1.6M3
Q2 2026$1.7M7
Q3 2026$1.9M7

Condos median sale price

$875,000
5 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$762,5002
Q1 2026—0
Q2 2026$875,0001
Q3 2026$1.1M2

Co-ops median sale price

$543,250
48 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$530,75012
Q1 2026$430,57514
Q2 2026$657,7506
Q3 2026$624,50016
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.

78 qualifying sales. Median price per square foot: $705, using eligible sales with reported gross square footage and excluding building class 11. Rolling sales · Annualized sales

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Busiest closing months

June8 sales
September10 sales
December9 sales

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Questions about selling in Kensington

How much does a home cost in Kensington, Brooklyn?

Based on NYC Department of Finance public records (October 2025 – September 2026), median sale prices in Kensington vary by property type. Co-op Apartments: $543,250 (48 sales). Single-Family Homes: $1.1M (5 sales). Condominiums: $875,000 (5 sales). Multifamily: $1.6M (20 sales). These figures reflect recorded transactions, not just MLS listings.

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

The Kensington market recorded 78 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $705. The median building was built in 1940. A free strategy call can put these figures in context for your property.

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

The busiest closing months in this report were Jun, Sep, 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 Kensington?

Over the past 12 months, Co-op Apartments accounted for 61.5% of sales, Two-Family Homes accounted for 12.8% of sales, Single-Family Homes accounted for 6.4% of sales, Condominiums accounted for 6.4% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 6.4% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 6.4% of sales. The median year built is 1940.

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

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.

Kensington at a glance

Kensington is a residential neighborhood in south-central Brooklyn, bordered by Windsor Terrace to the north, Ocean Parkway to the south, Coney Island Avenue to the east, and Greenwood Cemetery to the west.

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The neighborhood has historically been one of the most diverse in Brooklyn, with significant Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Russian Jewish, Tibetan, and Latino populations. Housing is a mix of pre-war apartment buildings, two-family and one-family row homes, and detached single-family homes on the side streets.

Kensington is served by the F and G subway lines at the Church Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway stations. Church Avenue serves as the main commercial corridor, with a high concentration of Bangladeshi and South Asian businesses near the McDonald Avenue intersection. The neighborhood offers more affordable housing than adjacent Park Slope and Windsor Terrace while sharing similar transit access.

Sales mix by property type
Property typeSalesShare
Co-op Apartments4861.5%
Two-Family Homes1012.8%
Single-Family Homes56.4%
Condominiums56.4%
Three-Family Homes56.4%
Other Residential56.4%

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