$429,000
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 587 Sq Ft
179 Ocean Pkwy Unit 3C, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Joseph DeVito
BHHS Fillmore R.E.
(917) 924-6285
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kensington a good place to live?
Kensington is a good place to live. Kensington is considered very walkable and very bikeable with excellent transit options. Kensington is an urban core neighborhood. Kensington has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 95.6 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $95,212 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 44.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Kensington are renters, with 73.5% of residents renting and 26.5% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Kensington can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Kensington neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Kensington?
The median home price in Kensington is $539,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $107,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,730 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $117K a year to afford the median home price in Kensington. The average household income in Kensington is $95K.
What are the best public schools in Kensington?
The best public schools that serve Kensington are:
- P.S. 134 has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Midwood High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- P.S. 130 - The Parkside School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
What are the best private schools in Kensington?
The best private schools that serve Kensington are:
- Workshop Middle School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 5:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average review score of 4.7.
- Yeshivah Of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 4.3.
What are the most popular zip codes in Kensington, Brooklyn, NY?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Kensington, Brooklyn, NY?
The most popular neighborhoods near Kensington, Brooklyn, NY are Borough Park, Ditmas Park, Prospect Park South, Midwood and Windsor Terrace.
Are home prices dropping in Kensington?
Yes, home prices in Kensington are down 43% in the last 12 months.
