SHEEPSHEAD BAY, BROOKLYN · NOVEMBER 2026

What are homes like yours selling for in Sheepshead Bay?

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Home prices and trends

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Single-family median sale price

$925,000
58 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$980,00017
Q1 2026$887,50012
Q2 2026$985,00013
Q3 2026$900,00016

Two-family median sale price

$1.0M
88 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$975,00021
Q1 2026$1.1M23
Q2 2026$998,90022
Q3 2026$1.2M22

Three-family median sale price

$1.5M
18 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$2.0M2
Q1 2026$1.5M5
Q2 2026$1.3M4
Q3 2026$1.3M7

Condos median sale price

$643,500
81 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$575,00023
Q1 2026$565,00019
Q2 2026$611,00017
Q3 2026$679,00022

Co-ops median sale price

$277,500
144 sales over 12 months

Quarterly trend

QuarterMedian priceSales
Q4 2025$294,50030
Q1 2026$273,78031
Q2 2026$235,00035
Q3 2026$300,00048
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.

398 qualifying sales. Median price per square foot: $519, using eligible sales with reported gross square footage and excluding building class 11. Rolling sales · Annualized sales

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Busiest closing months

March35 sales
July48 sales
August37 sales

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Questions about selling in Sheepshead Bay

How much does a home cost in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn?

Based on NYC Department of Finance public records (October 2025 – September 2026), median sale prices in Sheepshead Bay vary by property type. Co-op Apartments: $277,500 (144 sales). Single-Family Homes: $925,000 (58 sales). Condominiums: $643,500 (81 sales). Two-Family Homes: $1.0M (88 sales). Three-Family Homes: $1.5M (18 sales). These figures reflect recorded transactions, not just MLS listings.

What is the real estate market like in Sheepshead Bay right now?

The Sheepshead Bay market recorded 398 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $519. The median building was built in 1955. A free strategy call can put these figures in context for your property.

When is the best time to sell a home in Sheepshead Bay?

The busiest closing months in this report were Mar, Jul, Aug. 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 Sheepshead Bay?

Over the past 12 months, Co-op Apartments accounted for 36.2% of sales, Two-Family Homes accounted for 22.1% of sales, Condominiums accounted for 20.4% of sales, Single-Family Homes accounted for 14.6% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 4.5% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 2.3% of sales. The median year built is 1955.

How long does it take to sell a home in Sheepshead Bay?

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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Sheepshead Bay at a glance

Sheepshead Bay is a residential neighborhood in southern Brooklyn surrounding the Sheepshead Bay inlet.

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The neighborhood is bordered by Avenue U to the north, Sheepshead Bay (the body of water) to the south, Knapp Street to the east, and Ocean Avenue to the west. The neighborhood has historically been a fishing community and retains an active waterfront with marinas and fishing piers. Emmons Avenue, running along the bay, is lined with restaurants and the historic Lundy's seafood building.

Sheepshead Bay is served by the B and Q subway lines at the Sheepshead Bay station. The neighborhood has historically had Italian-American and Irish-American populations, and now has a substantial Russian Jewish and Central Asian population as well. Housing is a mix of two-family and one-family detached homes, pre-war and post-war apartment buildings, and waterfront condos along the bay.

Sales mix by property type
Property typeSalesShare
Co-op Apartments14436.2%
Two-Family Homes8822.1%
Condominiums8120.4%
Single-Family Homes5814.6%
Three-Family Homes184.5%
Other Residential92.3%

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