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Selling Your Home in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Current market data from 453 recorded property transactions in Williamsburg. 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 Williamsburg
Median sale prices by property type, based on every recorded sale in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg, 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.
Best Time to Sell in Williamsburg
Monthly closing volume based on 453 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
Williamsburg sees its strongest closing activity in June, July, August, September, 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 Williamsburg
Distribution of 453 residential sales by property type over the past 12 months.
What This Means for Sellers
Williamsburg has a heavy condo market — 75.9% 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 Williamsburg
Based on the most recent NYC Department of Finance public records (April 2025 – March 2026), median sale prices in Williamsburg vary significantly by property type. Co-op Apartments: $503,750 (30 sales). Single-Family Homes: $2.9M (7 sales). Condominiums: $1.5M (344 sales). Two-Family Homes: $2.7M (17 sales). Three-Family Homes: $2.5M (24 sales). These figures reflect all legally recorded sales — not just MLS listings — giving a more complete picture than sites like Zillow or StreetEasy.
The Williamsburg market recorded 453 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $817. The median building was built in 2007. For a detailed analysis of how current conditions affect your home's value, schedule a free strategy call.
Williamsburg sees its strongest closing volume in June, July, August, September, 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.
Williamsburg has a diverse housing stock. Over the past 12 months, Condominiums accounted for 75.9% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 6.8% of sales, Co-op Apartments accounted for 6.6% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 5.3% of sales, Two-Family Homes accounted for 3.8% of sales, Single-Family Homes accounted for 1.5% of sales. The median year built is 2007.
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 Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg.
Williamsburg, Brooklyn at a Glance
Williamsburg is a neighborhood in northern Brooklyn, bordered by the East River to the west, Greenpoint to the north, East Williamsburg and Bushwick to the east, and the Brooklyn Navy Yard area to the south. The neighborhood has undergone one of the most dramatic transformations in New York City over the past two decades, evolving from a working-class industrial area into a global symbol of hipster culture and the epicenter of Brooklyn's new high-rise residential development.
Williamsburg is served by the L train at the Bedford Avenue, Lorimer Street, and Graham Avenue stations, the J, M, and Z trains at Marcy Avenue, and the G train at Metropolitan Avenue and Broadway. The neighborhood is connected to Manhattan by the Williamsburg Bridge. Housing is a mix of pre-war row homes, converted industrial buildings, and new high-rise condo and rental towers — particularly along the waterfront, where development since the 2005 rezoning has reshaped the skyline.
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