SOLD FOR $2,450,000
· Closed June 11, 2025
221 E 21ST Street
MLS® #RLS20013970
Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC
5
Bedrooms
3
Baths
2,900
Sq. Ft.
N/A
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Views: Other
- Fireplace: 1 fireplace
- Style: WalkUp architecture
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Apr 3, 2025 | $2,500,000 | - |
| Price Reduced | May 6, 2026 | $61,250 | -97.5% |
| Currently | May 7, 2026 | $2,450,000 | +3900.0% |
Description
You will absolutely fall in love with this one-of-a-kind 20" X 50" English Revival Townhouse. Designed by architects Slee & Bryson and built in 1918, this rare gem has been lovingly maintained and thoughtfully renovated for modern townhouse living. This single-family home offers five-plus bedrooms and three full baths, elegantly proportioned living spaces, charming original details, three sunny exposures, and a south-facing garden. This unique property is one of the grandest homes in the Kenmore-Albemarle Terrace Historic District of Victorian Flatbush, a quiet double cul-de-sac of Georgian Revival townhouses.
1st Floor: A awning covered entry way welcomes you to the charming center hall. To the left, the living room, with a gracefully arched alcove mantle with a tile-fronted, wood burning fireplace framed by inglenook bench seats and built in bookshelves, to the right through French doors, the formal dining room retains the charm with original wainscoting, a leaded glass built-in china cabinet, and a large triple window; the renovated chef's kitchen features a fully hooded and vented five-burner chef's stove, farmhouse sink, large center island with bookshelves, an oversized refrigerator and generous cabinet and counterspace space throughout The kitchen opens to the expansive patio garden, framed by established perennials, perfect for entertaining.
2nd floor: A separate spacious master bedroom suite with renovated dual sink bath and a separate dressing room or home office; one large bedroom overlooking the parish house and churchyard. A second renovated bath is off the second-floor hall landing.
3rd Floor: Perfect for a guest suite, the third floor boasts a total of three bedrooms and a full bath; one full-sized bedroom with sunny south-facing windows and antique built-ins, one bedroom facing north with north and west exposures, and a third bedroom easily convert to a home office or dressing room.
Lower Level: The basement can be accessed by interior stairs or a full width stairway from the garden. This space offers a variety of windowed recreation and storage rooms and workspaces, updated mechanicals and a large laundry room.
Located in a quiet corner of Flatbush near the southeast corner of Prospect Park with skating rink, tennis courts, athletic fields, and playgrounds. The Kenmore-Albemarle Terrace district is just two blocks to concerts at the beautifully restored King Theater and 20 minutes to downtown Manhattan from the Q & B trains at Church Avenue.
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About Flatbush
View All Flatbush ListingsFlatbush features one of Brooklyn's most varied housing stocks, including grand detached Victorians along Ocean Avenue, limestone and brownstone rowhouses, prewar apartment buildings, and brick townhomes within landmarked districts like Prospect Park South and Ditmas Park. The Q, 2, and 5 trains connect the neighborhood to Manhattan, while Prospect Park's 526 acres of green space border the northern edge. The restored Kings Theatre, a 1920s-era landmark performance venue, and Erasmus Hall High School, founded in 1786, are among the area's most notable architectural features.
Flatbush Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
50
Median Asking Price
$537K
Median $/Sqft
$741
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
0
Price Reduced
22%
Sold (30 Days)
3
Median Sale Price
$443K
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/7/26, 3:48 PM EST
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Common questions about this property
The current listed annual property tax is $8,340, or roughly $695 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.
This property has 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.
The listed interior living area is 2,900 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.
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Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.
At the current list price of $2,450,000 for 2,900 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $845. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.
To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.
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