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Selling Your Home in Kensington, Brooklyn
Current market data from 73 recorded property transactions in Kensington. 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 Kensington
Median sale prices by property type, based on every recorded sale in Kensington 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 Kensington, 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 Kensington
Monthly closing volume based on 73 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
Kensington sees its strongest closing activity in February, June, July, August, 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 Kensington
Distribution of 73 residential sales by property type over the past 12 months.
What This Means for Sellers
Kensington is a co-op market — 64.4% of recent sales. Co-op sales run on the board's timeline, not the buyer's: the board package, the interview, and the building's financial requirements decide who can actually close. Pricing has to account for the maintenance charge and the building's financials, and the buyer pool narrows sharply where a board caps financing. Marketing works best when it screens for board-ready buyers early rather than collecting offers that won't survive approval.
FAQ: Selling in Kensington
Based on the most recent NYC Department of Finance public records (July 2025 – June 2026), median sale prices in Kensington vary significantly by property type. Co-op Apartments: $510,000 (47 sales). Single-Family Homes: $1.3M (4 sales). Condominiums: $837,500 (4 sales). Multifamily: $1.6M (18 sales). These figures reflect all legally recorded sales — not just MLS listings — giving a more complete picture than sites like Zillow or StreetEasy.
The Kensington market recorded 73 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $662. The median building was built in 1940. For a detailed analysis of how current conditions affect your home's value, schedule a free strategy call.
Kensington sees its strongest closing volume in February, June, July, August, 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.
Kensington has a diverse housing stock. Over the past 12 months, Co-op Apartments accounted for 64.4% of sales, Two-Family Homes accounted for 9.6% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 9.6% of sales, Single-Family Homes accounted for 5.5% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 5.5% of sales, Condominiums accounted for 5.5% of sales. The median year built is 1940.
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 Kensington 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 Kensington.
Kensington, Brooklyn 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. 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.
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