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OCEAN HILL, BROOKLYN · LAST UPDATED MAY 2026

Selling Your Home in Ocean Hill, Brooklyn


Current market data from 149 recorded property transactions in Ocean Hill. 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.

MARKET DATA

Home Prices in Ocean Hill


Median sale prices by property type, based on every recorded sale in Ocean Hill over the past 12 months.

SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES
$1.2M
median · 9 sales
CONDOMINIUMS
$605,000
median · 22 sales
TWO-FAMILY HOMES
$1.1M
median · 57 sales
THREE-FAMILY HOMES
$1M
median · 42 sales
TOTAL SALES
149
past 12 months
PRICE PER SQ FT
$433
median

Quarterly Trends by Property Type

Median sale price by quarter. Arrows show change vs. the prior quarter.

Single-Family Homes
Q2 2025
$999,999
3 sales
Q3 2025
$1.2M
2 sales
▲ +20.0%
Q4 2025
$1.9M
3 sales
▲ +57.9%
Q1 2026
$827,500
1 sale
▼ −56.3%
Condominiums
Q2 2025
$590,000
10 sales
Q3 2025
$702,500
4 sales
▲ +19.1%
Q4 2025
$400,000
4 sales
▼ −43.1%
Q1 2026
$650,000
4 sales
▲ +62.5%
Two-Family Homes
Q2 2025
$1.3M
16 sales
Q3 2025
$1.1M
15 sales
▼ −10.9%
Q4 2025
$985,000
14 sales
▼ −14.0%
Q1 2026
$1.2M
12 sales
▲ +24.4%
Three-Family Homes
Q2 2025
$1M
9 sales
Q3 2025
$1.1M
13 sales
▲ +1.9%
Q4 2025
$1.2M
12 sales
▲ +11.0%
Q1 2026
$968,114
8 sales
▼ −17.0%

📊 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 Ocean Hill, 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, Rolling Sales Data — Brooklyn. Period: April 2025 – March 2026. Excludes $0 transfers, nominal sales, non-arms-length transactions, and bulk portfolio transfers identified through same-date/same-price pattern analysis. Last updated: May 2026.

TIMING

Best Time to Sell in Ocean Hill


Monthly closing volume based on 149 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).

Jan
8 sales
Feb
10 sales
Mar
10 sales
Apr
10 sales
May
14 sales
Jun
16 sales
Jul
17 sales
Aug
15 sales
Sep
9 sales
Oct
14 sales
Nov
10 sales
Dec
16 sales

Takeaway for Sellers

Ocean Hill sees its strongest closing activity in May, 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.

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HOUSING MIX

Housing Stock in Ocean Hill


Distribution of 149 residential sales by property type over the past 12 months.

38.3%
28.2%
14.8%
12.8%
6.0%
Two-Family Homes — 38.3% (57)
Three-Family Homes — 28.2% (42)
Condominiums — 14.8% (22)
Other Residential — 12.8% (19)
Single-Family Homes — 6.0% (9)

What This Means for Sellers

Ocean Hill has a mixed housing market, with two-family homes representing 38.3% of recent recorded sales and three-family homes making up another 28.2%. Each property type has its own buyer pool, pricing dynamics, and competitive set — understanding which segment you're selling into is the first step to setting an accurate list price. Mixed neighborhoods like Ocean Hill require a broker who can navigate multiple market segments at once.

COMMON QUESTIONS

FAQ: Selling in Ocean Hill


Based on the most recent NYC Department of Finance public records (April 2025 – March 2026), median sale prices in Ocean Hill vary significantly by property type. Single-Family Homes: $1.2M (9 sales). Condominiums: $605,000 (22 sales). Two-Family Homes: $1.1M (57 sales). Three-Family Homes: $1M (42 sales). These figures reflect all legally recorded sales — not just MLS listings — giving a more complete picture than sites like Zillow or StreetEasy.

The Ocean Hill market recorded 149 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $433. The median building was built in 1910. For a detailed analysis of how current conditions affect your home's value, schedule a free strategy call.

Ocean Hill sees its strongest closing volume in May, 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.

Ocean Hill has a diverse housing stock. Over the past 12 months, Two-Family Homes accounted for 38.3% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 28.2% of sales, Condominiums accounted for 14.8% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 12.8% of sales, Single-Family Homes accounted for 6.0% of sales. The median year built is 1910.

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 Ocean Hill 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 27 years of sales and marketing expertise. Schedule a free strategy call to see how a data-driven approach can maximize your sale price in Ocean Hill.

NEIGHBORHOOD PROFILE

Ocean Hill, Brooklyn at a Glance


Ocean Hill is a small residential neighborhood in eastern Brooklyn, bordered by Atlantic Avenue to the north, Eastern Parkway to the south, Saratoga Avenue to the east, and Ralph Avenue to the west. The neighborhood is generally considered the northern extension of Brownsville and is historically significant as the site of the 1968 Ocean Hill–Brownsville teachers strike, a defining moment in NYC educational politics. Housing is dominated by brick row homes, two-family and three-family homes, and small apartment buildings.

Ocean Hill is served by the A and C subway lines at the Broadway Junction station, plus the J and L trains at the same junction. Broadway and Atlantic Avenue serve as the main commercial corridors. The neighborhood has historically been a predominantly African-American and Caribbean-American community and shares much of the housing stock and character of adjacent Bedford-Stuyvesant and Brownsville.

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