261 Fenimore St Brooklyn, NY 11225
Prospect Lefferts Gardens NeighborhoodEstimated payment $13,387/month
Total Views
4,088
4
Beds
2
Baths
3,024
Sq Ft
$761
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Deck
- High Ceiling
- Private Yard
- Wood Flooring
- Granite Countertops
- Built-In Features
About This Home
Welcome to this gorgeously detailed single family limestone on historic Fenimore Street in Prospect Lefferts Gardens!
Enter this Romanesque Revival house via a classic stoop, with original wrought iron doors and vestibule. There is a spacious entry foyer which has maintained its original details including a pier mirror, coffered ceiling and built-in-bench. Stunning inlaid floors are found throughout the house. To the right of the foyer are original pocket doors which open to the south facing, brilliantly sunny living room. Two additional pocket doors are located on either side of the richly detailed middle parlor, which has a decorative tiled fireplace, built in bookshelves, coffered ceiling and stunning staircase to upstairs. The spacious formal dining room has a tray ceiling, built-in china cabinets and bay window looking out to the serene garden. Next to the dining room is the kitchen with its stainless steel appliances, six burner cook's range, granite counters and dark wood cabinetry. There is a deck off the kitchen perfect for breakfast or coffee in the morning.
Upstairs on the bedroom level, you will find three full bedrooms including a primary with a large walk in closet. Additionally there is a fourth room with a skylight that can function as a bedroom or office/exercise room. The tiled, renovated bathroom, which looks onto the garden, has a claw foot soaking tub and separate stall shower. A stained glass skylight fills the hallway with light all day.
The ground floor level, with its full height ceilings and separate entrance under the stoop, is a self contained unit ideal for a guest suite or in-law apartment. Currently one room is being used as a music room, with a large living area open to the kitchenette. Modern, marble bathroom with a luxurious steam shower and full size, stackable washer dryer are located on this level. Please note this home is a legal one-family. The garden level leads to the delightful and restored 20'x50' garden with a decked area and mature perennials and trees, ready for the summer months.
This three-story, 20'x48' home on a 100' lot has all the modern touches needed for today's lifestyle, yet is a remarkably well-preserved jewel of early 20th century Brooklyn. Central A/C, wired alarm system, smart home thermostat, new hot water heater and new roof are just some of the upgrades.
Situated conveniently between the 2/5 train at Winthrop St & Nostrand Ave and the B/Q/S at Prospect Park - 30 minutes to midtown - this Prospect Lefferts Manor historic district home is a short walk to beloved Prospect Park where you will find the Brooklyn Smorgasburg every Sunday (April-Oct), Lakeside Rink for skating, the carousel and 500+ acres of parkland. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Brooklyn Museum are a short stroll away. Some neighborhood standouts include Camillo, Bonafini, Names Pizza, Midwood Flats and Cinnamon Girl Cafe. Prospect Lefferts Gardens is a historic and friendly community - come see for yourself!
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,208
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 20.000000x100.000000
- Private Entrance
- Private Yard
Interior Spaces
- 3,024 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- High Ceiling
- Decorative Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Wood Flooring
- Laundry in unit
Kitchen
- Range
- Granite Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Soaking Tub
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Utilities
- Central Air
- No Heating
Community Details
- Prospect Lefferts Gardens Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 57 / 05038
Map
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Tax History
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,349 | $140,220 | $26,220 | $114,000 |
| 2024 | $8,349 | $154,260 | $26,220 | $128,040 |
| 2023 | $7,964 | $146,760 | $26,220 | $120,540 |
| 2022 | $7,749 | $145,440 | $26,220 | $119,220 |
| 2021 | $8,169 | $116,100 | $26,220 | $89,880 |
| 2020 | $3,841 | $114,360 | $26,220 | $88,140 |
| 2019 | $7,246 | $114,360 | $26,220 | $88,140 |
| 2018 | $6,661 | $32,678 | $6,338 | $26,340 |
| 2017 | $6,594 | $32,347 | $8,862 | $23,485 |
| 2016 | $6,466 | $32,347 | $10,075 | $22,272 |
| 2015 | $3,461 | $30,596 | $14,311 | $16,285 |
| 2014 | $3,461 | $28,865 | $14,892 | $13,973 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2025 05/12/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/31/2025 03/31/25 | For Sale | $2,300,000 | +39.4% | $761 / Sq Ft |
| 09/04/2014 09/04/14 | Sold | $1,650,000 | +3.4% | $546 / Sq Ft |
| 08/05/2014 08/05/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/08/2014 06/08/14 | For Sale | $1,595,000 | -- | $527 / Sq Ft |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $1,650,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $180,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $16,833 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $825,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $198,850 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $278,504 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $15,822 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $171,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS20012773
APN: 05038-0057
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