554 E 40th St Brooklyn, NY 11203
East Flatbush NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $701,547 - $761,000
About This Home
As of May 2020Hot Property Don't Miss It! This is a lovely one family semi-detached home on a beautiful, quiet block in East Flatbush. **Walk inside to a wide entry area, then into an open spacious living room and dining area with lots of windows for light. In the back is the kitchen with access to the backyard and the basement. **2nd FLOOR: Upstairs there is a queen size bedroom to the back, a nice size middle bedroom, then a full-size bathroom and a large master bedroom to the front. **BASEMENT: Access from the backyard and main floor kitchen. Left of the basement steps is the laundry area and a separate room for the heating area. Then the basement is an open concept with 8-foot ceilings, windows, 3/4 bath with shower, sink area with cabinets. **CONVENIENCES: B8 Bus up the block straight to Newkirk 2 & 5 trains, Paerdegat Park one block away, Public Schools, churches walking distance and shops. Hurry and Get It Before It's Gone For Good!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,960
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 20.0 x 100.0
Home Design
- Pre War Building
Interior Spaces
- 1,280 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Community Details
- East Flatbush Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 35 / 4956
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottinger Ricardo | $610,000 | -- | |
| Pottinger Ricardo | $610,000 | -- | |
| Johnson Anthony | $420,000 | -- | |
| Johnson Anthony | $420,000 | -- | |
| Jacques His Wife Gail Semple | -- | -- | |
| Jacques His Wife Gail Semple | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Pottinger Ricardo | $579,500 | |
| Closed | Pottinger Ricardo | $579,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Johnson Anthony | $336,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Jacques His Wife Gail Semple | $37,310 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2020 05/27/20 | Sold | $610,000 | 0.0% | $477 / Sq Ft |
| 05/06/2020 05/06/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/10/2013 12/10/13 | For Sale | $610,000 | -- | $477 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $5,960 | $40,860 | $12,420 | $28,440 |
| 2024 | $5,960 | $42,000 | $12,420 | $29,580 |
| 2023 | $5,685 | $42,480 | $12,420 | $30,060 |
| 2022 | $5,588 | $38,280 | $12,420 | $25,860 |
| 2021 | $5,710 | $37,200 | $12,420 | $24,780 |
| 2020 | $2,596 | $33,180 | $12,420 | $20,760 |
| 2019 | $4,880 | $29,880 | $12,420 | $17,460 |
| 2018 | $4,458 | $23,328 | $11,256 | $12,072 |
| 2017 | $4,456 | $23,328 | $12,102 | $11,226 |
| 2016 | $4,210 | $22,608 | $12,251 | $10,357 |
| 2015 | $2,459 | $21,842 | $13,117 | $8,725 |
| 2014 | $2,459 | $20,606 | $12,374 | $8,232 |
Map
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS10603511
APN: 04956-0035
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