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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, agent specialties, and client reviews to handpick the best agents in your area. Updated for June 2026. *
* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Gowanus real estate market. *
Feb 1, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Feb 2026 - Apr 2026).
Inventory and contract activity in Gowanus are in flux in this rolling three-month view, with 50 active listings and 31 new listings, both slightly higher than a year ago. Pending sales are down a bit year over year, while homes sold are essentially flat, pointing to a market where more options are appearing even as closings hold steady.
Pricing has moved noticeably over the past year, with the typical home value up more than 30 percent year over year even as the median list price has only inched up. At the same time, the share of homes selling above list has risen to just over one in five, and the average sale-to-list ratio is hovering very close to 100 percent, signaling that buyers are still willing to meet sellers’ expectations when a home is well positioned.
Conditions feel more balanced than the broader Brooklyn market, with 6.1 months of supply in Gowanus versus 7.4 months for Brooklyn overall, while homes here spend a median of 49 days on the market. With inventory higher than last year but prices and above-list sales also elevated, buyers and sellers in Gowanus can both benefit from working with an Agent Pronto–recommended real estate agent who understands how to navigate these shifting dynamics.
Gowanus offers residents a vibrant, walkable community with a rich industrial-heritage character, a thriving local arts and dining scene, convenient transit options, and easy access to parks and waterways that foster connection and a strong neighborhood spirit.
Gowanus in Brooklyn is a former industrial pocket turned creative hub, known for its canal, warehouses, and excellent transit access via the F, G, and R lines. Residents benefit from quick trips to Downtown Brooklyn and Park Slope, while still feeling distinct from nearby neighborhoods.
Daily life centers on walkability and practical amenities. Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue offer supermarkets, gyms, and hardware stores, while side streets mix townhouses, new condos, and converted lofts. Families appreciate access to nearby schools such as P.S. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole, and the Carroll Gardens and Boerum Hill retail corridors expand dining and shopping choices.
Gowanus also has a strong arts and food scene. Music fans frequent Brooklyn Made, while makers and artists work out of industrial spaces near the canal. Local favorites like Ample Hills Creamery Gowanus and community spaces such as The Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club and Gowanus Park highlight both recreation and the neighborhood’s ongoing environmental transformation.
Zoning changes and infrastructure projects continue to reshape the area, so understanding specific blocks, flood zones, and future development is crucial for smart buying or selling. A local real estate agent who knows Gowanus street by street can help you weigh amenities, commute, and long term value, reducing stress for both buyers and sellers. Agent Pronto connects you with that kind of focused expertise.
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There are more than 2 million real estate agents across the U.S., and you want to be sure the one you partner with is an experienced and trustworthy professional with strong local expertise covering the housing market in and around Gowanus. Working with a proven agent will help you sell your home faster and for more money, and help you find your dream home at the best possible price.
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