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Weeksville

A historic central Brooklyn neighborhood in ZIP 11213 - once one of the first free Black communities in America, home to the Weeksville Heritage Center, with rowhouses and real character. Here is what it is actually like to live here.

Street view of Weeksville, Brooklyn
WeeksvilleStreet-level look
11213
ZIP code
Brooklyn
Borough
$700K - $1.3M
Typical home price range
A, C + 3, 4 trains
How people commute
Living here

A neighborhood with a landmark history.

Weeksville, within Crown Heights, holds a remarkable place in American history as the site of one of the first free Black communities in the country, founded in the 1830s. That heritage is preserved today at the Weeksville Heritage Center and its historic Hunterfly Road Houses, a rare landmark of Black self-determination.

The living neighborhood is a central Brooklyn area of rowhouses and multi-family homes with strong community roots, close to Crown Heights' amenities and served by the A, C, 3, and 4 trains. For buyers who want a home with genuine historical meaning, Weeksville is singular.

Why people love Weeksville

  • The historic Weeksville Heritage Center
  • One of the first free Black communities in America
  • Rowhouses and multi-family homes
  • Strong community roots
  • The A, C, 3, and 4 trains
What is around you

The Weeksville highlights

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Weeksville Heritage Center

A landmark museum preserving one of the first free Black communities.

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Central Brooklyn Homes

Rowhouses and multi-family homes with character.

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Living History

The historic Hunterfly Road Houses.

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A, C + 3, 4 Trains

Subway access into Manhattan.

Market snapshot

What Weeksville homes are doing

Weeksville is a historic, community-rooted central Brooklyn market. Most homes typically trade around $700,000 to $1.3M depending on size, condition, and unit count, with restored and multi-family homes at the top. Its heritage and central location give it lasting appeal.

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

Good to know

Weeksville questions people ask

What is Weeksville known for?

Weeksville is a historic central Brooklyn neighborhood in ZIP 11213 within Crown Heights, site of one of the first free Black communities in America and home to the Weeksville Heritage Center.

How much do homes cost in Weeksville?

Most homes in Weeksville typically trade around $700K - $1.3M depending on size, lot, condition, and block, with rowhouses and multi-family homes in the mix. For a current price on a specific home, request a free valuation from Joseph Ranola.

Is Weeksville a good place to live?

Weeksville is a historic, community-rooted central Brooklyn neighborhood. Residents value the landmark Weeksville history, the community roots, and the character homes.

How is the commute from Weeksville?

Weeksville runs on the A and C trains and the 3 and 4 nearby into Manhattan, with a dense local bus network.

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