489 E 3rd St Brooklyn, NY 11218
Kensington NeighborhoodEstimated payment $10,292/month
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Back and Front Yard
- Ditmas Junior High school Rated A-
- Heating System Uses Steam
About This Home
Welcome to this well-positioned semi-attached two-family brick home in the heart of Kensington. This spacious two-family residence offers a flexible layout with a 2-bedroom apartment over a 3-bedroom apartment, providing multiple possibilities for living arrangements or rental income.
The first floor features a 2-bedroom layout with a comfortable living room, eat-in kitchen, and full bathroom. A front sunroom provides additional versatile space that can be used as a home office, reading area, or sitting room.
The second floor offers a generous 3-bedroom apartment with a full bathroom and a front balcony that provides additional outdoor space and natural light.
The property's two-family configuration and five-bedroom layout offer flexibility for owner-occupancy, rental income, or other permitted uses. The home also includes a 2-car garage and a shared driveway approximately 12 feet wide.
Conveniently located in Kensington, the property is near neighborhood markets, restaurants, cafés, schools, parks, and public transportation. The nearby F train stations at Ditmas Avenue and Church Avenue provide access to Manhattan and other parts of Brooklyn. Schools in the area include P.S. 179 Kensington, along with other educational options.
With its two-family configuration, five bedrooms, front sunroom, second-floor balcony, garage, shared driveway, and convenient access to transportation and neighborhood amenities, 489 E 3rd Street offers a versatile opportunity in an established Brooklyn neighborhood.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,002
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Lot Details
- 2,600 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 100 x 26
- Back and Front Yard
Home Design
- Flat Roof Shape
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Poured Concrete
Interior Spaces
- 2,360 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Stove
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Partially Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Shared Driveway
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Heating System Uses Oil
- 220 Volts
- 110 Volts
- Oil Water Heater
Community Details
- 2 Units
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Block 5372
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $8,793 | $111,120 | $24,600 | $86,520 |
| 2025 | $8,306 | $84,540 | $24,600 | $59,940 |
| 2024 | $8,306 | $92,460 | $24,600 | $67,860 |
| 2023 | $7,992 | $86,220 | $24,600 | $61,620 |
| 2022 | $3,454 | $70,560 | $24,600 | $45,960 |
| 2021 | $3,677 | $68,400 | $24,600 | $43,800 |
| 2019 | $3,277 | $64,500 | $24,600 | $39,900 |
| 2018 | $2,959 | $35,498 | $13,666 | $21,832 |
| 2017 | $6,354 | $34,338 | $13,789 | $20,549 |
| 2016 | $6,243 | $34,338 | $18,622 | $15,716 |
| 2015 | $3,687 | $33,237 | $21,287 | $11,950 |
| 2014 | $3,687 | $31,356 | $18,545 | $12,811 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2026 08/26/26 | For Sale | $1,690,000 | -- | $716 / Sq Ft |
Source: Brooklyn Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 504046
APN: 05372-0081
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