NOT LISTED FOR SALE

489 Christopher Ave Brooklyn, NY 11212

Brownsville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $554,000 - $651,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,128 Sq Ft
$551/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 25, 2022

Last sale price $359,625 $319 Per Sq Ft

Est. 73% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,796 / mo

3 Days on Market

About This Home

As of December 2022

Rare original Nehemiah home built in 1986 in partially-renovated, fair condition. Three bedrooms, spacious living room and dining area, great kitchen and giant semi-finished basement. Definitely needs renovation and repairs, but has great potential! Huge backyard, private gated parking in front. Cash, hard money, or renovation financing only. Easy access to the 3 train at Junius Street and the L train at New Lots Ave. Burgeoning area with multiple new construction projects nearby!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Bank

Bank Neary Inc License #10301216353 Listed on: 10/24/2022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Washer Dryer Allowed

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Community Details

  • Brownsville Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property SubType: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Brownsville
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer Dryer Allowed

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms: 3

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Building Info

  • Units: 1
  • Total Stories: 2

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$621,151

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$569,999
Interest Rate
0.0661%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 24, 2022
Closed on
Dec 13, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Matthew Bank
Bank Neary Inc
List Price
$477,900
Sold Price
$359,625
Premium/Discount to List
-$118,275
-24.75%
Views
35

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 1989
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 1989
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
$600,000 --
$364,661 --
$410,000 --
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-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $569,999
Closed $15,000
Closed $569,999
Previous Owner $364,500
Closed $277,500
Previous Owner $155,025
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/26/2023 03/26/23 Off Market $359,625 -- --
12/25/2022 12/25/22 Sold $359,625 -24.7% $319 / Sq Ft
10/28/2022 10/28/22 Pending -- -- --
10/24/2022 10/24/22 For Sale $477,900 -- $424 / Sq Ft
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 $4,635 $32,940 $13,560 $19,380
2025 $4,373 $34,260 $13,560 $20,700
2024 $4,373 $32,520 $13,560 $18,960
2023 $4,422 $33,120 $13,560 $19,560
2022 $4,314 $34,440 $13,560 $20,880
2021 $4,290 $30,840 $13,560 $17,280
2019 $3,503 $25,140 $13,560 $11,580
2018 $3,401 $18,144 $11,486 $6,658
2017 $3,371 $18,007 $11,899 $6,108
2016 $3,086 $16,988 $12,629 $4,359
2015 $1,914 $16,027 $11,201 $4,826
2014 $1,914 $15,120 $11,280 $3,840
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Matthew Bank

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Matthew Bank

    Bank Neary Inc

    (917) 608-6309

    1 in this area

    92 Total Sales

    Matthew Bank
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Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS10816169

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 03846-0124

New York Kings County Brooklyn 11212 Brownsville

489 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn, NY

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