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Manhattan Beach

An upscale oceanfront peninsula in ZIP 11235 at Brooklyn's southern tip - large detached homes, private beaches, and a quiet, exclusive feel beside Sheepshead Bay. Here is what it is actually like to live here.

Street view of Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn
Manhattan BeachStreet-level look
11235
ZIP code
Brooklyn
Borough
$1.5M - $4M+
Typical home price range
Bus + car
How people commute
Living here

Large homes on the ocean.

Manhattan Beach is one of Brooklyn's most exclusive neighborhoods, a peninsula at the borough's southern tip lined with large detached single-family homes on generous lots. It has a quiet, upscale, almost suburban feel, wrapped by the ocean and Sheepshead Bay.

Manhattan Beach Park, Kingsborough Community College, and the water define the setting, and while it is not on the subway, the exclusivity and space are the draw. For buyers seeking one of the borough's premier waterfront addresses, Manhattan Beach is at the top.

Why people love Manhattan Beach

  • An exclusive oceanfront peninsula
  • Large detached homes on generous lots
  • Manhattan Beach Park and the water
  • A quiet, upscale, private-feeling setting
  • Beside Sheepshead Bay's restaurants
What is around you

The Manhattan Beach highlights

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Oceanfront

A peninsula wrapped by the Atlantic and Sheepshead Bay.

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Large Homes

Detached single-family houses on generous lots.

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Manhattan Beach Park

A local beach and park right in the neighborhood.

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Kingsborough College

The community college at the peninsula's tip.

Market snapshot

What Manhattan Beach homes are doing

Manhattan Beach is one of the borough's top-tier luxury markets. Homes typically trade from around $1.5M well past $4M depending on size, lot, waterfront proximity, and finishes, with large custom and waterfront homes at the top. Exclusivity and limited inventory keep prime homes competitive.

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

Good to know

Manhattan Beach questions people ask

What is Manhattan Beach known for?

Manhattan Beach is a upscale oceanfront peninsula in southern Brooklyn (ZIP 11235) beside Sheepshead Bay, known for large detached homes, private beaches, and an exclusive, quiet feel.

How much do homes cost in Manhattan Beach?

Most homes in Manhattan Beach typically trade around $1.5M - $4M+ depending on size, lot, condition, and block, with large detached single-family homes in the mix. For a current price on a specific home, request a free valuation from Joseph Ranola.

Is Manhattan Beach a good place to live?

Manhattan Beach is one of the borough's most exclusive, upscale waterfront neighborhoods. Residents value the large oceanfront homes, the private beaches, and the quiet, upscale setting.

How is the commute from Manhattan Beach?

Manhattan Beach is not on the subway, so residents rely on buses to the Q and B at Sheepshead Bay and on driving, which reinforces its quiet, private feel.

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Thinking about buying or selling in Manhattan Beach?

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