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Bath Beach

A waterfront corner of southern Brooklyn in ZIP 11214 on Gravesend Bay - a tight-knit, family neighborhood next to Bensonhurst with the D train and the Belt Parkway close. Here is what it is actually like to live here.

Street view of Bath Beach, Brooklyn
Bath BeachStreet-level look
11214
ZIP code
Brooklyn
Borough
$700K - $1.4M
Typical home price range
D train + Belt Pkwy
How people commute
Living here

A family neighborhood on the bay.

Bath Beach sits on the southern Brooklyn shoreline along Gravesend Bay, tucked between Bensonhurst and Dyker Heights. It is a settled, family-oriented neighborhood with a rich Italian-American, Chinese, and Russian-speaking community and a comfortable mix of single-family, semi-attached, and two-family homes.

The waterfront and the Shore Parkway greenway give it an easy, breezy feel, while 18th Avenue and 86th Street handle everyday shopping and dining. The D train and the Belt Parkway keep you connected to the rest of the city.

Why people love Bath Beach

  • The Gravesend Bay waterfront and Shore Parkway greenway
  • A tight-knit, diverse, family community
  • The 18th Avenue and 86th Street shopping
  • The D train and Belt Parkway close
  • Single-family and two-family homes
What is around you

The Bath Beach highlights

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Gravesend Bay

A breezy waterfront with the Shore Parkway greenway for walking and biking.

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18th Avenue

Everyday shopping, bakeries, and restaurants at the neighborhood's heart.

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D Train

Direct subway access up through Brooklyn to Manhattan.

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Family Homes

Single-family, semi-attached, and two-family houses on quiet blocks.

Market snapshot

What Bath Beach homes are doing

Bath Beach is a steady, family-driven southern Brooklyn market. Most homes typically trade around $700,000 to $1.4M depending on size, home type, and proximity to the water, with two-family and larger detached homes at the top. Waterfront proximity and the tight community keep demand consistent.

Those are ranges, not your number. The only way to know what a specific Bath Beach home is worth today is a real read on the exact house and the most recent sales on its block.

Good to know

Bath Beach questions people ask

What is Bath Beach known for?

Bath Beach is a waterfront neighborhood in southern Brooklyn (ZIP 11214) on Gravesend Bay next to Bensonhurst, known for a tight-knit, diverse family community, the Shore Parkway greenway, and the D train.

How much do homes cost in Bath Beach?

Most homes in Bath Beach typically trade around $700K - $1.4M depending on size, lot, condition, and block, with single-family, semi-attached, and two-family homes in the mix. For a current price on a specific home, request a free valuation from Joseph Ranola.

Is Bath Beach a good place to live?

Bath Beach is a settled, family-oriented waterfront neighborhood. Residents value the bay and greenway, the diverse community, and the 18th Avenue shopping.

How is the commute from Bath Beach?

Bath Beach runs on the D train up through Brooklyn to Manhattan, with the Belt Parkway close for driving and quick access to the rest of southern Brooklyn.

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