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Mill Basin

Mill Basin

Urban Core Neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York

Kings County 11234
4.2
$1,199,637 Average Value
$540 Average Price per Sq Ft
29 Homes For Sale

How does Mill Basin compare to the rest of Brooklyn

Mill Basin is a Brooklyn neighborhood that stands out among its neighbors, like Flatlands and Marine Park, for a few reasons. You’ll find detached single-family homes with enough space in the backyards for inground pools, but there are also waterfront properties with private docks. Busy retail centers are minutes from home, and some residents are within walking distance of the elementary school. Mill Basin offers a unique, suburban lifestyle that contrasts with the surrounding borough and its more densely packed streets.

Mill Basin offers New York City residents a quieter lifestyle compared to their urban neighbors.
Mill Basin offers New York City residents a quieter lifestyle compared to their urban neighbors.
Mill Basin has some of the most luxurious houses in New York City.
Mill Basin has some of the most luxurious houses in New York City.
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Discover how homes here are younger than most in Brooklyn

Mitchell Feldman is Real Estate Broker and Owner of Pride Estates who does business throughout Brooklyn, and he highlights how the neighborhood has a slower pace of life compared to the rest of Brooklyn. “It’s less congested,” Feldman says. “It’s quieter, and because it’s on a peninsula, the access to the neighborhood is limited. Because of that, you don’t have the through traffic you typically see in most of the other parts of Brooklyn and the five boroughs of New York City as a whole.”

Co-op units are the cheapest option in this laid-back community, selling in the low $200,000s to upper $300,000s. Semi-detached and detached single-family homes start in the low $700,000s and can reach nearly $2 million. The waterfront properties are the most expensive in the area. “Mill Basin homes were built in the ‘60s and ‘70s,” Feldman says. “Most of the other parts of Brooklyn, depending on where you go, homes were built in 1900s or around there. … What was important to homebuyers in the ’20 to ‘30s was different in the ‘60s to ‘70s. Bedrooms were used for sleeping. People didn’t need big rooms. When these houses were built, they wanted bigger rooms and closets. They were more ergonomically designed.”

Federal-style, low rise buildings are an option for living in Mill Basin in Brooklyn, New York.
Federal-style, low rise buildings are an option for living in Mill Basin in Brooklyn, New York.
Mill Basin offers detached and attached styles of homes for single families.
Mill Basin offers detached and attached styles of homes for single families.
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Mill Basin residents might walk their kids to school

Mill Basin is part of the highly rated New York City Geographic District #22. P.S. 236 Mill Basin, also highly rated, is in the neighborhood, and some homes are close enough to campus that parents might walk their kids to class in the morning. Residents can also opt for the Hebrew Language Academy Charter School.

P.S. 236 - The Mill Basin School serves grades pre-K through fifth grade.
P.S. 236 - The Mill Basin School serves grades pre-K through fifth grade.
Roy H. Mann Junior High School is an above-average public school in Brooklyn, NY.
Roy H. Mann Junior High School is an above-average public school in Brooklyn, NY.
James Madison High School, serving Mill Basin, is ranked 122nd among New York City high schools.
James Madison High School, serving Mill Basin, is ranked 122nd among New York City high schools.
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Water access and recreation are minutes from home

One of Mill Basin’s defining features is its access to the water. “There are waterfront properties that you don’t see in Brooklyn at all; multimillion waterfronts, where you have riparian rights, water rights,” Feldman says. “If you own a boat and you want a dock, you could have a dock.” While some residents have private docks in their backyards, others might rent a slip at King’s Plaza Marina. Residents can sail out into Jamaica Bay.

Lindower Park is the neighborhood’s green space, featuring baseball diamonds, paved basketball courts and a pool that opens seasonally near the playground. If residents want a change of pace, they can:

  • Plan a day trip to Jacob Riis Park’s beaches
  • Take their families to Funfest Mill Basin Bowl
  • Play a round at the nearby Marine Park Golf Course
Mill Basin may be a quiet neighborhood, but you have destinations close to home to explore.

Kings Plaza Marina offers easy water access to Mill Basin residents.
Kings Plaza Marina offers easy water access to Mill Basin residents.
The playground at Jacob Riis is an oasis nestled within the natural beauty of Mill Basin.
The playground at Jacob Riis is an oasis nestled within the natural beauty of Mill Basin.
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The neighborhood has restaurants close to home

You have a few restaurants to choose from when it comes to dining out in Mill Basin. They’re mostly along Mill Avenue, including:

  • D'Amore, an Italian restaurant known for its pizza and cocktails
  • Samarkand Nights, a destination for Uzbek cuisine
  • Duet Bakery and Restaurant, a high-end spot that surf-and-turf dishes
  • Chateau Yaffa, a high-end spot that opens for brunch, lunch and dinner
There are stores right outside the neighborhood along Avenue U and Flatbush Avenue from the Lowe’s and Home Depot in the Mill Basin Plaza to Kings Plaza Shopping Center, Brooklyn’s largest indoor mall. Key Food is one nearby option for getting groceries.

La Vila Pizzeria is a popular dine-in restaurant in Mill Basin.
La Vila Pizzeria is a popular dine-in restaurant in Mill Basin.
Stop by for a quick drink or pastry at the Duet Bakery and Restaurant in Mill Basin.
Stop by for a quick drink or pastry at the Duet Bakery and Restaurant in Mill Basin.
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How to get to Manhattan from Mill Basin

Most Brooklyn residents have to fight for street parking, but many Mill Basin homes feature driveways and attached garages that make things easier for drivers. “For someone who doesn’t need to commute to Manhattan, it’s relatively inexpensive,” Feldman says. The neighborhood is about 25 miles from Manhattan, and the drive usually takes over an hour because of traffic, though Feldman does highlight how easy it is to reach the Belt Parkway using nearby Flatbush Avenue. If you prefer to take the train, you have to drive or take a Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus to nearby stations like Kings Highway to then take the Q train all the way up to Manhattan.

Several bus lines run through Mill Basin to get residents to the subway and beyond.
Several bus lines run through Mill Basin to get residents to the subway and beyond.
Mill Basin is just a short trip from JFK International Airport.
Mill Basin is just a short trip from JFK International Airport.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

John F Kennedy International

22 min drive

Bus

Ralph Av & Mill Av

Bus

National Dr & Mill Av

Bus

Mill Av & Ralph Av

Bus

National Dr & E 66 St

Bus

Av U & E 59 St

Bus

Kings Plaza

Bus

56 Dr & Strickland Av

Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 7 Reviews
5.0 Current Resident
10/6/2020 Niche Review
Mill basin is a peaceful neighborhood overall. Neighbors are friendly and it is a good place to start a family. Kings plaza mall is a walking distance for many here, there are parks and other public playground. We are also close to the shore and residents can find walking paths near the water. I would like to see the thriving of local businesses and more job opportunities in this neighborhood.
5.0 Current Resident
8/31/2018 Niche Review
Mill Basin is very family friendly and family oriented. The neighborhood is quiet, peaceful and not the hustle and bustle of city-living. The parks are outstanding and you would enjoy spending quality time with friends and family.
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Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Mill Basin Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$965,000
Median Sale Price
$865,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$998,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$918,250
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$250,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
65
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
40%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$540

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
594
Number of Homes for Sale
29
Median Year Built
1960
Months of Supply
5.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,856
On par with the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,979
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
924
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
659
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Feb 8
    12:30 - 2pm

    2739 E 63rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11234

    $895,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 1,800 Sq Ft
    • 2739 E 63rd St

    This all-brick one-family attached home in the heart of Mill Basin offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Featuring an updated kitchen, updated 1 1/2 baths, three large bedrooms, a spacious formal dining room with sliding doors to a beautiful backyard and deck, and an extra-large living room. The home is designed for both everyday living and entertaining. A finished basement with a

    Tammy Barmack

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  • Sunday, Feb 8
    12 - 2pm

    47 Gaylord Dr N, Brooklyn, NY 11234

    $1,635,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 3,580 Sq Ft
    • 47 Gaylord Dr N

    Mill Basin Cul-de-Sac BeautyFully renovated 1-family detached home on an oversized 62x100 lot. Features 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a stunning brand-new kitchen, and a spacious living and dining room with soaring vaulted ceilings. Enjoy a finished basement with radiant heated floors and a separate entrance leading to a beautifully landscaped, park-like yard. Gas heat, private 3-car

    Bella Fuzailova

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
9,459
Median Age
46
Population Density
21 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.4%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$106,288
Significantly above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$135,415

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.3%
College Graduates
43.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.9%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
21''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit Score®

72 / 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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NEIGHBORHOOD
Mill Basin
Leonardo Aaron
Ben Bay Realty Co
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