Estimated payment $17,679/month
Total Views
1,769
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,360
Sq Ft
$908
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- High Ceiling
- 1-minute walk to Carroll Street
- 2-minute walk to Carroll Park
- P.S. 58 - The Carroll Rated A
- No Heating
About This Home
Welcome to 278 Carroll Street. A Grand Three-Family Brownstone located on one of the most desirable, tree-lined blocks in the heart of Carroll Gardens. This stately four-story brownstone sits within the neighborhood’s landmark district. Measuring 20’ x 40’ on a 100’ lot, the home offers generous proportions, classic charm, and unbeatable access to the best of Brooklyn living.
Lovingly maintained by its previous owner, the property is full of potential and ready for its next chapter. Currently configured as two one-bedroom apartments on the upper floors and an owner’s duplex with a finished basement, the layout offers incredible flexibility. A sliding glass door off the parlor floor leads to a serene, south-facing backyard, ideal for quiet mornings or entertaining in the sun.
Additional features include a full-footprint basement with 7-foot ceilings, a gracious brownstone stoop, and a stunning oval skylight that floods the central staircase with natural light. Whether you choose to maintain it as a high-income rental property or convert it into a luxurious single-family residence, this home offers endless possibilities.
Just around the corner from the F and G trains, Carroll Park, Court and Smith streets and beloved neighborhood spots like Lucali, Nilli and so much more, this location places you at the very center of everything that makes Carroll Gardens so special.
Don’t miss your chance to live on coveted Carroll Street in one of Brooklyn’s most sought-after brownstone neighborhoods.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,612
Year Built
- Built in 1899
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 20.000000x96.500000
Interior Spaces
- 3,360 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- High Ceiling
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in unit
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
Utilities
- No Cooling
- No Heating
Community Details
- 3 Units
- Carroll Gardens Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 23 / 00450
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $9,332 | $175,140 | $32,640 | $142,500 |
| 2024 | $9,332 | $169,500 | $32,640 | $136,860 |
| 2023 | $8,886 | $171,960 | $32,640 | $139,320 |
| 2022 | $6,157 | $174,960 | $32,640 | $142,320 |
| 2021 | $6,771 | $158,580 | $32,640 | $125,940 |
| 2020 | $2,228 | $162,780 | $32,640 | $130,140 |
| 2019 | $8,050 | $172,380 | $32,640 | $139,740 |
| 2018 | $7,373 | $37,627 | $5,716 | $31,911 |
| 2017 | $6,937 | $35,498 | $6,620 | $28,878 |
| 2016 | $2,927 | $35,498 | $6,884 | $28,614 |
| 2015 | $1,581 | $34,006 | $9,593 | $24,413 |
| 2014 | $1,581 | $33,237 | $11,253 | $21,984 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/26/2025 07/26/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/26/2025 07/26/25 | Off Market | $3,050,000 | -- | -- |
| 07/19/2025 07/19/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/19/2025 07/19/25 | Off Market | $3,050,000 | -- | -- |
| 07/12/2025 07/12/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/12/2025 07/12/25 | Off Market | $3,050,000 | -- | -- |
| 07/05/2025 07/05/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/05/2025 07/05/25 | Off Market | $3,050,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/28/2025 06/28/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/28/2025 06/28/25 | Off Market | $3,050,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/21/2025 06/21/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/21/2025 06/21/25 | Off Market | $3,050,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/14/2025 06/14/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/14/2025 06/14/25 | Off Market | $3,050,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/07/2025 06/07/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/07/2025 06/07/25 | Off Market | $3,050,000 | -- | -- |
| 05/31/2025 05/31/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/02/2025 05/02/25 | For Sale | $3,050,000 | -- | $908 / Sq Ft |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,089,788 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $108,978 | FHA |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS20021047
APN: 00450-0023
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