585 Putnam Ave Brooklyn, NY 11221
Bed-Stuy NeighborhoodEstimated payment $10,419/month
Highlights
- Italianate Architecture
- High Ceiling
- Central Air
- Wood Flooring
- Eat-In Kitchen
- No Heating
About This Home
Welcome to 585 Putnam Avenue, a four-story Brooklyn brownstone townhouse configured as an owner’s triplex over a garden duplex rental, located on a well-kept block in Stuyvesant Heights, Bed-Stuy. This is a practical opportunity to move in as-is while adding value over time, with built-in rental income. The home features hardwood floors, central HVAC, and four decorative fireplaces throughout. The parlor level offers high ceilings, original wainscoting, a decorative fireplace, and a powder room. The kitchen is fully functional with a new stove and opens to an oversized rear deck. Upstairs, the primary level features a full-width bedroom with a decorative fireplace and an en-suite bath with double vanity, tub, and separate shower. This floor also includes a second bedroom or sitting room and a washer/dryer closet. The top floor is bright with skylights and includes three additional bedrooms and a full bath. The garden level includes a two-bedroom rental with access to a finished basement, offering strong income potential. A separate front portion of the basement, accessible from the main hallway, provides additional storage. The rear yard is fully paved for low maintenance. A Bed-Stuy townhouse under $2M with income potential and flexibility to maintain, upgrade, or reconfigure over time.
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,864
Year Built
- Built in 1901
Lot Details
- 774 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 774 x 1
Home Design
- Italianate Architecture
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- 3,000 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- High Ceiling
- Decorative Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Laundry in unit
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 7 Bedrooms
Utilities
- Central Air
- No Heating
Community Details
- 2 Units
- Bedford Stuyvesant Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 0072 / 01644
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 | $6,717 | $80,760 | $22,440 | $58,320 |
| 2025 | $6,337 | $92,700 | $22,440 | $70,260 |
| 2024 | $6,337 | $95,820 | $22,440 | $73,380 |
| 2023 | $6,363 | $117,600 | $22,440 | $95,160 |
| 2022 | $5,998 | $96,240 | $22,440 | $73,800 |
| 2021 | $6,066 | $74,580 | $22,440 | $52,140 |
| 2020 | $2,915 | $86,340 | $22,440 | $63,900 |
| 2019 | $5,500 | $80,520 | $22,440 | $58,080 |
| 2018 | $5,323 | $26,110 | $7,605 | $18,505 |
| 2017 | $5,104 | $25,038 | $8,236 | $16,802 |
| 2016 | $4,802 | $24,021 | $10,670 | $13,351 |
| 2015 | $2,849 | $23,223 | $13,055 | $10,168 |
| 2014 | $2,849 | $21,910 | $14,772 | $7,138 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2026 07/24/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/09/2026 07/09/26 | For Sale | $1,795,000 | -- | $598 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $1,270,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $200,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $650,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $175,000 | Commonwealth Land Title Ins | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $635,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $210,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $162,500 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $487,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $189,650 | FHA |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS20102654
APN: 01644-0072
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