NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 Martense St Unit 1 Brooklyn, NY 11226

Flatbush Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,098,749

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
$1,099/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Pre War Building
  • 5-minute walk to Church Avenue (2,5 Line)
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Community Garden
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Garden

About This Home

As of August 2018

A full-floor, two-bedroom (flexible 3-bedroom) is now available in a well-maintained brownstone in Flatbush. Measuring over 1,000 square feet, this railroad style apartment offers four rooms with cherrywood cabinetry and hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen has been recently renovated with new stainless steel appliances that have not been used yet. Additionally there is an oversized shared backyard. The apartment is conveniently located two blocks from the Church Avenue 2/5 subway station and 10 minutes from the B/Q subway, making it a quick 30 minute commute into Manhattan. This is a great opportunity to get into a well-maintained townhouse in prime Flatbush. Pets are allowed on a case-by-case basis. Available immediately. Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis. Sorry, no smoking allowed.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Win Brown

Compass License #40BR1113139 Listed on: 08/02/2018

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1901

Lot Details

  • 2,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 20.0 x 130.0
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Pre War Building
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 8/2/18

Community Details

Overview

  • 2 Units
  • Flatbush Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Garden

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1901

Lot Details

2,600 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2018-08-02

Listing Details

  • Property SubType: Multi Family
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Neighborhood: Flatbush
  • Architectural Style: Prewar
  • Entry Level: 1
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  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Living Area: 1000.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Building Garden, Garden

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area: 2600.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 20.0 x 130.0

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Units: 2
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1901

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2001
Sold by
Grant Cynthia and Brooks Lagrane
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,098,749

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 1998
Sold by
Grant Michael and Grant Leonard
Bought by
Grant Cynthia and Brooks Lagrane

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 1997
Sold by
Grant Cynthia and Grant Michael
Bought by
Grant Cynthia and Grant Michael
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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    33 Total Sales

    2 in Flatbush

    $235K - $660K Price Range

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    (833) 213-1431

    32 Total Sales

    2 in Flatbush

    $625K - $1.2M Price Range

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  • Gabriel Kashi Real Estate Agent - KEYSTONE REALTY USA CORP

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    (347) 658-5258

    407 Total Sales

    3 in Flatbush

    $1.1M - $1.3M Price Range

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  • Jamie Heinlein Real Estate Agent - Compass

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    (646) 933-1437

    117 Total Sales

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    $550K - $850K Price Range

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  • Hiram Borrero Real Estate Agent - Revived Residential

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
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Grant Cynthia -- Washington Title Insurance C
Grant Cynthia -- The Title Guarantee Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $78,400
Closed Grant Cynthia $50,000
Closed Grant Cynthia $37,229
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/02/2018 08/02/18 For Rent $2,400 -- --
08/02/2018 08/02/18 Rented -- -- --
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 $7,039 $60,540 $22,200 $38,340
2025 $6,753 $56,400 $22,200 $34,200
2024 $6,753 $63,540 $22,200 $41,340
2023 $6,770 $67,440 $22,200 $45,240
2022 $6,236 $73,860 $22,200 $51,660
2021 $6,202 $81,000 $22,200 $58,800
2019 $5,865 $73,500 $22,200 $51,300
2018 $5,555 $30,484 $13,332 $17,152
2017 $5,221 $28,782 $13,777 $15,005
2016 $4,810 $27,169 $14,299 $12,870
2015 $3,055 $27,169 $13,410 $13,759
2014 $3,055 $25,988 $15,393 $10,595
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Win Brown Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Landlord's Agent in 2018

    Win Brown

    Compass

    (917) 704-1306

    8 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS10547370

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 05087-0071

New York Kings County Brooklyn 11226 Flatbush

159 Martense St Unit 1, Brooklyn, NY

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