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Midwood

Midwood

Neighborhood Reviews
3.8
$1,028,066 Average Value
$220 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

‘Lots of greenery and gorgeous properties’

Midwood, in south-central Brooklyn, is a quiet and peaceful residential area with a diverse community and easy access to the rest of the city. "It feels like a real neighborhood, with lots of greenery and gorgeous properties, most of which are single-family homes,” says Dawn David, a Corcoran agent and vice president at the developer Adellco. Midwood is home to everything from kosher butchers to hip Thai eateries, and it has several parks and playgrounds. “I like that it’s also a very diverse neighborhood, and it’s a great place to raise children,” says David, who was born and raised in nearby Flatbush.
Midwood, in south-central Brooklyn, is a quiet and peaceful residential area.
Midwood, in south-central Brooklyn, is a quiet and peaceful residential area.
Midwood feels like a real neighborhood, with lots of greenery and gorgeous properties.
Midwood feels like a real neighborhood, with lots of greenery and gorgeous properties.
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Victorians and Tudor Revivals in South Brooklyn

Midwood has streets of single-family homes in an array of styles, from Victorian to Tudor Revival. Many are detached houses with lawns and driveways, including those in the Fiske Terrace-Midwood Park Historic District along Glenwood Road, the northern edge of Midwood. There are also brick rowhouses. Prices range from about $1 million to around $3.6 million. “There are also a lot of co-ops that are generously sized and much more affordable than other parts of the city or the borough,” David says. A two-bedroom unit in a prewar building is available for about $650,000, and some studios and one-bedrooms are on offer for less than $300,000. New condos are popping up in Midwood, such as the H7O Condominium on Avenue H, a mid-rise development with 38 units. Homes start at around $535,000 for a one-bedroom unit and rise to $1.1 million for a three-bedroom.
Midwood has streets of single-family homes in an array of styles.
Midwood has streets of single-family homes in an array of styles.
Many homes are detached houses with lawns and driveways in Midwood.
Many homes are detached houses with lawns and driveways in Midwood.
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Kosher delis and hip eateries on Cortelyou Road

Midwood has several kosher grocers, butchers and restaurants, including Pomegranate Supermarket and Munch Street Food, offering everything from burgers to pastrami egg rolls. Di Fara Pizza, on Avenue J, is known throughout the city and often has lines out the door. Other restaurants are clustered along Cortelyou Road. “I feel like I’m in Williamsburg or Soho when I’m there,” David says. She recommends the Thai restaurant Corthaiyou. There’s also Purple Yam, serving American cuisine, and tapas spot Manchego-Koko. The Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop sells blooms by day and beers by night.
Midwood has several kosher grocers, butchers and restaurants.
Midwood has several kosher grocers, butchers and restaurants.
Restaurants are clustered along Cortelyou Road in Midwood.
Restaurants are clustered along Cortelyou Road in Midwood.
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Highly rated high school with a strong theater program

Students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade can attend The Kings Highway Academy, which gets an A-minus ranking from Niche. Middle school students can attend the A-rated J.H.S. 234 Arthur W. Cunningham and later go to Edward R. Murrow High School, which gets a B plus from Niche and has strong music and theater programs. Brooklyn College, the city’s first public coeducational liberal arts college, is just north of the neighborhood.
Middle school students can attend the A-rated J.H.S. 234 Arthur W. Cunningham in Midwood.
Middle school students can attend the A-rated J.H.S. 234 Arthur W. Cunningham in Midwood.
Brooklyn College is on the northern border of Midwood.
Brooklyn College is on the northern border of Midwood.
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Pickup games at Friends Field

Locals organize pickup games of soccer, baseball and tennis at Friends Field, and families love Kolbert Playground, offering lime green swings, slides and jungle gyms. The 530-acre Marine Park, which has hiking trails, a canoe launch site and a golf course, is about a 15-minute drive or a 45-minute walk.
Locals organize pickup games at Friends Field in Midwood.
Locals organize pickup games at Friends Field in Midwood.
The 530-acre Marine Park has hiking trails, a canoe launch site and a golf course.
The 530-acre Marine Park has hiking trails, a canoe launch site and a golf course.
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An express bus to Manhattan

The F train has several stops on the neighborhood’s western side, on McDonald Avenue. The Q train also services the area, running through the center of Midwood, and an express bus gets locals from Midwood to Midtown Manhattan in about 45 minutes.
The F train has several stops on the neighborhood’s western side of Midwood.
The F train has several stops on the neighborhood’s western side of Midwood.
The Q train also services the area, running through the center of Midwood.
The Q train also services the area, running through the center of Midwood.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

John F Kennedy International

24 min drive

Subway

Avenue M

Subway

Avenue J

Subway

Bay Parkway (F Line)

Bus

Av J & E 23 St

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Av L & E 22 St

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Av M & E 15 St

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Av M & E 18 St

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Av I & E 9 St

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Av L & Bedford Av

Bus

Ocean Av & Av N

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 41 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
2/17/2016 Niche Review
Yeah it's not great !
5.0 Current Resident
2/15/2020 Niche Review
what I love about Midwood is the place itself, not too crowded but not too alone, you feel safe and it is surrounded by many attractions and good transportation service
4.0 Current Resident
1/21/2023 Niche Review
Midwood is a great area to live in. There are many stores that you can go shopping in and there are parks were you can take a stroll. The public schools are great and provide amazing schooling.
3.0 Current Resident
4/2/2020 Niche Review
Midwood does not have many good restaurants and there is nothing really to do entertainment wise. There will be a few blocks of really nice houses and then a few blocks of okay apartments. Good train and bus accessibility.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Midwood US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Midwood Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$329,900
Median Sale Price
$350,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$350,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$695,702
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$329,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
61
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-22%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$220

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,545
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1945
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,343
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,622
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,076
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
738
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
569
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,178

Open Houses

  • Tuesday, Jul 29
    5:30 - 6:30pm

    915 E 17th St Unit 109, Brooklyn, NY 11230

    $600,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,300 Sq Ft
    • 915 E 17th St
    • Unit 109

    Expansive, Quiet 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath Co-op with Private Terrace, Doorman, Parking & Storage in Prime Midwood This rare, oversized 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom co-op offers the perfect combination of generous indoor space, private outdoor living, and premium finishes-all on a tranquil tree-lined street in the heart of Midwood. Set in a full-service building with doorman,

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    Steven Levine
    74 West Real Estate
    (347) 695-8474
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  • Monday, Aug 4
    6 - 8pm

    945 E 15th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230

    $1,800,000

    • 8 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,100 Sq Ft
    • 945 E 15th St
    • New 8 days ago

    A rare, detached two-family triplex with incredible potential uniquely situated on an extra-wide 60×75 lot in a prime Midwood location. With a sprawling layout, expansive outdoor space, and private parking, this property is a rare find with endless possibilities for homeowners and investors alike.The first-floor apartment features a generous layout with a welcoming living room, dining

    Karen Behfar

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  • Sunday, Aug 3
    4 - 5pm

    1530 E 8th St Unit 5B, Brooklyn, NY 11230

    $329,000

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 1530 E 8th St
    • Unit 5B
    • New 15 days ago

    Welcome to Residence 5B at 1530 East 8th Street, a fully renovated, sponsor-owned one-bedroom co-op located on the 5th floor of a well-maintained elevator building in Midwood. This unit is approved for a first-time homebuyer program. Eligible buyers may qualify for a 30-year fixed loan at a 5.625% interest rate. Please note, rates are subject to change. As a sponsor sale, no

    Salomon Danielov Corcoran Group

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Condo Buildings

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
87,401
Median Age
37
Population Density
61 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$67,317
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,105

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86.3%
College Graduates
47%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
2''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit Score®

74 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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