$749,000
OPEN SAT 1PM - 3PM $36K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $4,491/month

Total Views 1,437
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
$557 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fenced Yard
  • Tile Flooring
  • Laundry Facilities
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Back and Front Yard

About This Home

Welcome to 981 East 42nd Street, a detached one-family home nestled on a beautiful, tree-lined block in the heart of Flatlands, Brooklyn. Situated on a 20x100 lot, this property offers approximately 1,326 square feet of living space with a traditional layout well-suited for everyday living and entertaining. 3-bedrooms converted to 2 Ginormous bedrooms offer added flexibility to suit your needs. The home features abundant natural light throughout, creating a warm and inviting interior. Additional highlights include a full basement providing ample space for storage, recreation, or potential expansion, as well as a shared driveway and garage for convenient off-street parking. Built in 1925, the property offers an excellent opportunity to maintain its original character while incorporating modern updates. Ideally located near shopping, dining, schools, parks, and public transportation. This is a great opportunity to own in one of Brooklyn’s established residential neighborhoods. Call today for a private tour.

Listing Agent

Charles D'alessandro

MadisonEstates Sothebys Realty Listed on: 04/22/2026

MadisonEstates Sothebys Realty

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,164

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 20
  • Fenced Yard
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned R4

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,344 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Shared Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 220 Volts
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block 7746

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,164

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

2,000 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Basement Amenities: Full, Unfinished
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Baths Total Level1: 1.00
  • Baths Total Level2: 1.00
  • Borough: Brooklyn
  • Building Length: 48.00
  • Building Width: 14.00
  • Confirmed By M L S Y N: Yes
  • Cross Street: Avenue H
  • Cross Street Name2: Avenue I
  • Handicap Access Y N U: No
  • Heat Delivery: Steam/Radiator
  • Number Of Families: 1
  • Parking Attributes: 1 Space, Detached Garage
  • Parking Feature Single: Shared Drive
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Residential Features: Dryer, Laundry Area, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Fill Sq Ft Total: 1344
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Street Name I D X: 42nd
  • Building Style: Duplex
  • Waterfront Present: No
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Basement Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Laminate, Tile
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2000

Exterior Features

  • Yard: Back, Front, Fenced - Full
  • Exterior Building Type: Detached
  • Exterior: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Foundation Details: Slab Concrete
  • Lot Number: 22
  • Roof: Pitched

Utilities

  • Air Conditioning Units: 0
  • Electric: 220 V, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Irregular: No
  • Lot Size Length: 100
  • Lot Size Width: 20
  • Zoning: R4

Tax Info

  • Flip Tax Amount: 5164.00

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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
2026 $5,164 $43,920 $7,920 $36,000
2025 $4,345 $49,800 $7,920 $41,880
2024 $4,345 $44,100 $7,920 $36,180
2023 $4,181 $40,020 $7,920 $32,100
2022 $3,797 $40,380 $7,920 $32,460
2021 $4,038 $35,220 $7,920 $27,300
2020 $1,988 $32,520 $7,920 $24,600
2019 $3,674 $27,240 $7,920 $19,320
2018 $3,292 $22,260 $6,319 $15,941
2017 $3,367 $21,000 $7,920 $13,080
2016 $3,636 $22,740 $7,920 $14,820
2015 $2,234 $23,459 $8,578 $14,881
2014 $2,234 $22,132 $8,093 $14,039
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/04/2026 05/04/26 Price Changed $749,000 -4.6% $557 / Sq Ft
04/22/2026 04/22/26 For Sale $785,000 -- $584 / Sq Ft
Source: Brooklyn Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Source: Brooklyn Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 500776

Brooklyn Board of REALTORS®

APN: 07746-0022

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