NOT LISTED FOR SALE

688 Greene Ave Brooklyn, NY 11221

Bed-Stuy Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,191,413

7 Beds
6 Baths
3,600 Sq Ft
$609/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 11, 2017

Current estimated payment $13,068 / mo

123 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pre War Building
  • Community Garden
  • Garage

About This Home

As of September 2017

688 Greene Avenue is a four story, 20' wide, three family brownstone that was fully renovated and restored in 2014 then fully leased in 2015. The building consists of a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath duplex with private back yard plus two additional units with 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom each. All units are individually metered for gas and electric which tenants pay. There are stunning wide plank white oak floors throughout, and beautiful new kitchens and baths with caesar stone counters and high-end appliances.

This Brownstone is ideal for either an investor or resident owner. From the exterior nestled on this gorgeous tree lined block between Throop Ave and Marcus Garvey Blvd to every minute detail on the interior this building is exquisite. The Nostrand Av/Lafayette Av stop is Conveniently located with an approximate commute of 20 minutes to Manhattan. Please contact Arron Latimer to schedule a tour!

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1931

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 20.0 x 100.0

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Pre War Building

Interior Spaces

  • 3,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Full Bathrooms

Community Details

  • Bedford Stuyvesant Subdivision
  • Community Garden

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 20 / 1801

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1931

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Throop Avenue/Marcus Garvey Boulevard
  • Property SubType: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant
  • Architectural Style: Prewar
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  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Living Area: 3600.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms Integer: 6
  • Bedrooms: 7

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Building Garden

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Fee Information

  • Annual Water Sewer Expense: 1169.0

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Dimensions: 20.0 x 100.0

Building Info

  • Total Stories: 4
  • Year Built: 1931

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 1801
  • Tax Lot: 20

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2017
Closed on
Sep 7, 2017
Sold by
688 Greene Avenue
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$2,191,413

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,235,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,006,815
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,184,598

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2015
Sold by
Vintage Equities Corp
Bought by
688 Greene Avenue Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
3.68%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2012
Sold by
Silversmith Esq As Referee Lyle F
Bought by
Vintage Equities Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2004
Sold by
Ellis Jones Althea and Ellis Winston
Bought by
Ellis Winston

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$562,500
Interest Rate
5.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2003
Sold by
Harilall Mayawathi
Bought by
Ellis Winston and Ellis-Jones Althea

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 1999
Sold by
Harilall Mayawathi
Bought by
Alabi Segun

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
9%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 1999
Sold by
Arec Equities Corp
Bought by
Harilall Mayawathi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
9%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,900,000 --
688 Greene Avenue Llc $1,600,000 --
Vintage Equities Corp $410,000 --
Ellis Winston -- --
Ellis Winston $440,000 --
Alabi Segun $270,000 --
Harilall Mayawathi $130,000 Commonwealth Land Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open -- $1,235,000
Previous Owner -- $1,200,000
Previous Owner Cook Michele $30,000
Previous Owner Ellis Winston $576,000
Previous Owner Ellis Winston $108,000
Previous Owner Ellis Winston $562,500
Previous Owner Alabi Segun $25,000
Previous Owner Alabi Segun $202,500
Previous Owner -- $60,000
Previous Owner -- $130,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/11/2017 09/11/17 Sold -- -- --
07/25/2017 07/25/17 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2017 03/24/17 For Sale -- -- --
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 $7,219 $93,960 $33,000 $60,960
2025 $6,810 $107,880 $33,000 $74,880
2024 $6,810 $92,760 $33,000 $59,760
2023 $6,496 $113,820 $33,000 $80,820
2022 $6,386 $116,220 $33,000 $83,220
2021 $6,681 $97,380 $33,000 $64,380
2020 $4,753 $104,880 $33,000 $71,880
2019 $5,954 $107,640 $33,000 $74,640
2018 $3,595 $17,634 $2,229 $15,405
2017 $3,595 $17,634 $3,515 $14,119
2016 $3,485 $17,435 $4,070 $13,365
2015 $2,904 $16,449 $4,215 $12,234
2014 $2,904 $8,460 $2,280 $6,180
Source: Public Records

Map

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS10057150

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 01801-0020

New York Kings County Brooklyn 11221 Bed-Stuy

688 Greene Ave, Brooklyn, NY

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