NOT LISTED FOR SALE

157 Prospect Ave Brooklyn, NY 11215

Gowanus Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,948,544 - $3,363,000

Studio
-- Bath
-- Sq Ft
-- Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 18, 2016

Last sale price $860,000 $0 Per Sq Ft

Est. 216% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,232 / mo

196 Days on Market

About This Home

As of February 2016

Come see this remarkable 25' wide three story two family in emerging Gowanus/South Slope. Currently vacant and ready to be renovated the seller can deliver as is or completed as a three bedroom, three bath duplex over a two bedroom rental with a full basement and roof deck. Lots of options to design your dream home.

Co-Listed By

Christopher Howard

Compass License #10301204190

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Home Design

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property

Community Details

  • 2 Units
  • Gowanus Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block 1051

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 3rd Ave & 4th Ave
  • Property SubType: Multi Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Gowanus
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet

Building Info

  • Units: 2
  • Total Stories: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 1051

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2015
Closed on
Feb 17, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$860,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-3.91%
Current Estimated Value
$2,715,055

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,855,055
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.68%
Original Mortgage
$645,000
Interest Rate
0.0379%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
0.0368%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
0.0617%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$195,900
Interest Rate
0.0779%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$860,000 --
$515,000 --
$1,350,000 --
$180,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $25,358
Closed $645,000
Closed $600,000
Closed $350,000
Closed $220,000
Closed $825,000
Closed $195,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/18/2016 02/18/16 Sold $860,000 -3.9% --
01/19/2016 01/19/16 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2015 07/06/15 For Sale $895,000 -- --
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $6,804 $196,080 $10,800 $185,280
2025 $6,419 $150,540 $10,800 $139,740
2024 $6,419 $118,920 $10,800 $108,120
2023 $6,123 $105,120 $10,800 $94,320
2022 $5,847 $115,200 $10,800 $104,400
2021 $5,990 $112,680 $10,800 $101,880
2020 $2,978 $113,100 $10,800 $102,300
2019 $5,924 $100,800 $10,800 $90,000
2018 $2,659 $13,046 $1,702 $11,344
2017 $2,513 $12,330 $1,819 $10,511
2016 $2,328 $11,643 $2,244 $9,399
2015 $1,403 $11,643 $3,096 $8,547
2014 $1,403 $11,520 $3,674 $7,846
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Christopher Howard

    Compass

    (347) 217-4200

    14 Total Sales

    Christopher Howard
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Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS10061071

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 01051-0052

New York Kings County Brooklyn 11215 Gowanus

157 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn, NY

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