Bedford-Stuyvesant recorded 60 qualifying closed residential sales in August 2026, split between 42 townhouse and multi-family home transactions and 18 condominium closings. No co-operative apartment sales were recorded during the period.
Methodology: This report covers residential sales of single-family and multi-family homes of up to three units, condominiums, and co-operative apartments closed in Bedford-Stuyvesant during August 2026, sourced from Compass closed-sales data. It excludes commercial properties, buildings of four or more units, land, mixed-use properties, closings outside of August 2026, sales below $100,000, and units under 200 square feet. All statistics reflect qualifying residential transactions only.
What sold, and for how much
August's 60 qualifying closings were split across two active segments: 42 townhouse and multi-family home transactions and 18 condominium closings. No co-op sales were recorded during the period.
Property type | Sales (Aug 2026) | Avg. sale price | Median sale price | Avg. price per sq ft | Avg. days on market | Avg. discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Townhouses / Multi-Family | 42 | $1,926,000 | $1,897,500 | $609 | 65 | -0.3% |
Condominiums | 18 | $1,065,000 | $992,500 | $979 | 71 | -2.3% |
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Townhouses and multi-family homes
The townhouse and multi-family segment recorded 42 closed sales in August 2026. The median sale price came in at $1,897,500 with an average of $1,926,000 and an average price per square foot of $609. Properties averaged 65 days on market, and sale prices were essentially at asking, averaging just -0.3% from list price.
The tight spread between median and average prices, combined with a near-zero discount from ask, reflects a well-supplied, efficiently priced market. Buyers and sellers in this segment are well-calibrated to each other. Bed-Stuy's brownstone and rowhouse inventory is among Brooklyn's most consistently traded, and August 2026 reinforced that dynamic; 42 townhouse closings in a single month is a meaningful signal of sustained demand.
Condominiums
The condominium market recorded 18 closings in August 2026, with a median sale price of $992,500 and an average of $1,065,000. The average price per square foot for condos was $979, and average days on market was 71 days. Condo buyers negotiated slightly more room than townhouse buyers, with closings averaging -2.3% from list price, a modest but meaningful discount reflecting the larger available condo inventory and the diversity of building sizes and finishes across Bed-Stuy's newer developments.
The condo segment's $992,500 median reflects a range of unit types and sizes, from more compact one-bedrooms in boutique conversions to larger two- and three-bedroom units in newer construction buildings. At 71 days average on market, condos in Bed-Stuy took approximately six days longer to trade than townhouses, suggesting slightly more buyer deliberation at the price points this segment commands.
Market takeaways
August 2026 confirmed Bed-Stuy as one of Brooklyn's most active residential markets. Sixty qualifying closings across two property types, 42 of them townhouses, positions Bed-Stuy well ahead of neighboring Crown Heights (31 closings) and Flatbush (15 closings) for the month. The townhouse segment's -0.3% average discount from ask tells the clearest story: well-priced properties are moving at or very close to list price, with minimal negotiation room for buyers.
The condominium market at $979 per square foot remains at a meaningful premium to the townhouse segment on a per-square-foot basis, reflecting the finishes, amenities, and newer construction that boutique condo buildings in Bed-Stuy command. For buyers comparing options between a townhouse gut renovation project and a finished condo, that spread is worth tracking carefully.
For buyers right now
Sixty qualifying closings in a single month means Bed-Stuy is one of Brooklyn's most liquid residential markets right now. In the townhouse segment, -0.3% from ask leaves almost no negotiating margin — buyers who try to negotiate significantly below list on well-priced properties are likely to lose out to competing offers. Pre-approval with strong proof of funds and a clear understanding of recent comparable sales is the baseline. In the condo segment, the -2.3% average discount provides slightly more room, but 71 days on market is still a market that rewards decisiveness over waiting.
For sellers right now
Townhouse sellers in Bed-Stuy had an exceptional August 2026: 42 closings at near-asking prices means the market is absorbing inventory at list — which is only possible when properties are priced correctly relative to recent comps. Sellers who price with precision and present their properties well are trading at full value. Condo sellers took slightly longer at 71 days average and saw -2.3% discounts from ask on average; the condo buyer in Bed-Stuy is doing more due diligence and comparing across more options, so presentation, pricing, and building financials all matter.
Questions buyers and sellers ask
How much does a home in Bed-Stuy cost?
The August 2026 market recorded 60 qualifying closings. Townhouses and multi-family homes posted a $1,897,500 median and a $1,926,000 average; condominiums posted a $992,500 median and a $1,065,000 average (Compass closed-sales records, August 2026).
What does a townhouse cost in Bed-Stuy?
The 42 townhouse and multi-family closings in August 2026 posted a $1,897,500 median at an average of $609 per square foot. Bed-Stuy brownstones span a range of sizes and conditions across blocks with very different character, so per-block and per-condition comparables matter more than neighborhood-wide averages.
What does a condo cost in Bed-Stuy?
The 18 condo closings in August 2026 posted a $992,500 median at an average of $979 per square foot. Bed-Stuy's condo inventory skews toward boutique conversions and newer construction rather than large residential towers.
How long does it take to sell a home in Bed-Stuy?
Average days on market in August 2026 was 65 days for townhouses and multi-family homes and 71 days for condominiums. Correctly priced properties in move-in condition moved faster than those averages; those needing price reductions took considerably longer.
Is Bed-Stuy still a good place to invest?
With 42 townhouse closings in August 2026 at a $1,897,500 median and near-zero discount from ask, Bed-Stuy continues to demonstrate the liquidity and demand depth that characterize a durable investment market. The neighborhood's brownstone stock, proximity to transit, and ongoing retail and restaurant development continue to draw a broad buyer pool.
What would your home sell for right now?
With 60 qualifying sales and significant differences between individual blocks and property conditions, a neighborhood-wide figure cannot tell you what your specific home is worth. The Rahmé Team tracks Bed-Stuy closings block by block. Call (718) 233-3365 or contact us with the address.
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All figures August 2026, computed from Compass closed-sales records, one record per sale, single-family homes, multi-family homes of up to three units, condominiums, and co-operative apartments only. Excludes commercial properties, buildings of four or more units, land, mixed-use properties, sales under $100,000, and units under 200 square feet. Next update: October 2026, once September's closings post.
