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Key metrics and insights for homebuyers and sellers evaluating Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY 11218.
How far is Windsor Terrace from New York City by train?
From Nostrand Avenue Station on the LIRR City Terminal Zone, scheduled weekday AM-peak service takes about 37 minutes to Penn Station, 37 minutes to Grand Central Madison, 6 minutes to Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn (MTA LIRR timetable data).
Is Windsor Terrace walkable?
Windsor Terrace has a Walk Score of 84 out of 100, which Walk Score rates "Very Walkable", and a Transit Score of 96 out of 100.
Nearby Long Island Rail Road stations and typical weekday AM-peak travel times to the Manhattan and Brooklyn terminals. Many Windsor Terrace residents use whichever station best fits their branch and schedule.
AM-peak travel times on scheduled LIRR service to Penn Station, Grand Central Madison, and Atlantic Terminal (Brooklyn). Based on MTA LIRR public timetable data.
Windsor Terrace Market Data
Current market conditions and pricing trends for Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY.
Recorded sales from October 15, 2025 through June 17, 2026. Source: NYC DOF recorded deeds (rolling + annualized, trailing 12mo). Based on 83 recorded sales — every sale in the public record, including homes never listed with a broker. These figures cover Windsor Terrace as the City records it on each deed, not the surrounding ZIP. What the deed record cannot show is the listing side: days on market, asking prices and inventory come from an MLS, and Brooklyn homes are listed on one we do not carry yet.
What This Means for Sellers
Pricing strategy is the variable you control in Windsor Terrace regardless of which way the wider market is leaning. Overpriced homes sit and get chased down with reductions; correctly priced ones still move. The comparables for your specific home — not a headline about the market — are what set the right number, and that is where having an agent who understands both the legal and market dynamics becomes critical.
What This Means for Buyers
Come pre-approved and judge each home in Windsor Terrace on its own comparables. Conditions vary by price band and by street, so the useful read comes from the specific property and what has actually closed near it — not from a single label for the town.
Flood informationWindsor Terrace: FEMA flood dataMedian NFIP cost, single-family homes, ZIP 11218: $450 a year (Aug 2026)
Median yearly cost by FEMA zone: moderate- to low-risk zones (X, B, C) $450 (40 policies).
Cost trend, Brooklyn
Median yearly cost of single-family NFIP policies taking effect each month.
In Brooklyn, the typical monthly median yearly cost of single-family NFIP policies taking effect in June through August 2026 was $1,120, 4% higher than the typical month in June through August 2025 ($1,080). Based on 1,031 and 1,080 policies.
FEMA flood-loss ratings
FEMA's National Risk Index rates each census tract's expected yearly losses from flooding against every census tract in the country. For the 8 census tracts in the Windsor Terrace-South Slope neighborhood tabulation area (NYC):
Coastal flooding
- No expected annual losses 8
Inland flooding (heavy rain, streams)
- Relatively Low 2
- Very Low 6
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Flood data for Brooklyn: costs by ZIP, trend and FEMA ratings →Calculated from FEMA policy data (as of Sep 8, 2026) and FEMA's NFIP residential penetration rates; ratings are FEMA's own labels from the National Risk Index (December 2025). Yearly cost is premium plus FEMA fees, single-family NFIP policies only; the insured share is residential NFIP contracts as a share of all residential buildings. Private flood insurance is not included. Not a flood-zone determination, insurance advice or a quote. Each building is priced individually.
What It's Like Living in Windsor Terrace
Windsor Terrace is one of Brooklyn's most established residential communities, offering a distinctive blend of suburban character and metropolitan accessibility. Located in the 11218 zip code, the community is served by the New York City Department Of Education.
With a median home price of $1,900,000, Windsor Terrace pairs an established housing stock with direct access to New York City. The commute to Manhattan averages approximately 37 min via the Long Island Rail Road.
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Is Windsor Terrace a good place to live for commuters?
The LIRR connects Windsor Terrace to Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in approximately 37 min, and the neighborhood carries a transit score of 96/100. Peak express service, station parking and walk-to-station distance vary by address, and those three factors decide what a commute actually looks like day to day.
Is now a good time to buy or sell in Windsor Terrace?
Conditions in Windsor Terrace are best read from the numbers themselves. Prices have moved -9.5% year-over-year. Timing decisions depend on your specific situation — contact Joseph for a no-cost strategy session tailored to your property and goals.
What makes Windsor Terrace different from other Brooklyn communities?
Windsor Terrace is a long-established community served by the New York City Department Of Education. Prices and activity vary by property type, school district, condition and price band; the figures above show where this market stands now.
What should buyers know before making an offer in Windsor Terrace?
School district boundaries in Windsor Terrace often run street by street — two blocks can mean a different school zone, so confirming a home's exact attendance zone before you make an offer matters. As an Associate Broker who is also an attorney, Joseph reads title and contract details differently than most agents — and when the facts of a deal are in front of him, he knows what's worth asking about. (Not a substitute for your own attorney's representation.)
Is Windsor Terrace walkable for everyday living?
Windsor Terrace has a Walk Score of 84/100, measured at a single point near the centre of Windsor Terrace. Walkability varies street by street, so check the score for a specific address; the LIRR provides Manhattan access in approximately 37 min.
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Schools in Windsor Terrace, NY
Windsor Terrace is served by the New York City Department Of Education. Attendance zones in New York City are assigned street by street, so a Windsor Terrace mailing address does not by itself determine which school a home is zoned for.
Individual school assignments in New York City Department Of Education are made street by street. Contact the district for building assignments, or ask us to confirm the zone for a specific address.
Windsor Terrace Schools — Frequently Asked Questions
What school district serves Windsor Terrace?
Windsor Terrace is served by the New York City Department Of Education. District boundaries in New York City often run street by street, so we confirm the district and attendance zone for a specific address before you make an offer.
School district boundaries in New York City often run street by street, so a Windsor Terrace mailing address doesn't guarantee a given school. We confirm a home's exact attendance zone before you make an offer.
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Homes for Sale in Windsor Terrace, NY
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Recent comparable sales provide context for current market values. For a detailed analysis of your property, request a complimentary CMA.
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Why work with Joseph DeVito to buy or sell in Windsor Terrace?
Joseph DeVito is a New York Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker and a New York attorney. He does not act as both broker and attorney on the same transaction: here he acts as a real estate broker only, and he is not your attorney. Real estate services provided through Keller Williams Realty Greater Nassau are not legal representation. Everything on this site is general information for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice, it creates no attorney-client relationship, and it should not be relied on as legal advice — for advice about your own situation, consult your own attorney.
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