Closed For Sale • Duplex

$980,000

$247 per sq ft

979 Lenox Road

Brownsville, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10919505

Listing by Compass

9

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

3,973

Sq. Ft.

1920

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 9

Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half

Living Area 3,973 sq ft

Year Built 1920

Ownership None

Property Taxes $5,592/yr

Parking Garage

Neighborhood Brownsville

Floor 1 of 2

Property Highlights

• Outdoor Space: Deck, Patio, Porch
• Parking: Private garage
• Character: Pre-war building (1920)

Property Details

Type Duplex

Ownership None

Total Rooms 16

Baths 2 Full, 1 Half

Floor 1 of 2

Heating Natural Gas

Pets Yes

Year Built 1920

Living Area 3,973 sq ft

Parking Garage Available

Parking Features Garage

Structure Type Duplex,Townhouse

Flooring Hardwood

Furnished Unfurnished

Basement Full

Parcel # 04645-0043

Block/Lot 04645/43

Description

Sold with top floor tenant. Welcome to 979 Lenox Road — a solid-brick, spacious, legal two-family home with two-car-garage parking and a fully finished basement. At 20.6’ x 64.5’, this classic 1917 home offers nearly 4000 gross square feet of living space including the finished, recently renovated basement. In addition, the 25.5 x 100’ lot features a shared driveway and a two-car garage. The classic architecture includes a brick facade with arched doorways and a full-width front porch; the interior details feature original parquet oak floors, crown moldings, and charming arched passageways. Located on the border of East Flatbush in Brownsville. Each of the floor-through apartments has its own separate entrance and separate electrical meters. The top floor unit has four bedrooms, full bathroom, a designated dining room off the kitchen, a large living room and plenty of closet space. A back terrace provides private outdoor space. The middle apartment features two bedrooms plus a bonus room that can be used as a third bedroom or office, large living room, full bathroom, a designated dining room off the kitchen, and access to the backyard. 979 Lenox Road is conveniently located off of Remsen Avenue in a tree-lined neighborhood near the East Flatbush border. Shopping and restaurants are just around the corner on Remsen Avenue and nearby Clarkson Avenue, as well as public transportation options.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Crown Molding High Ceilings See Remarks Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Private Entrance Deck Patio Porch

Appliances

Gas Cooktop

Building Information

Total Units 2

Stories 2

Structure Duplex,Townhouse

Financial Details

RE Taxes $5,592/yr ($466/mo)

Original Price $860,000

Sale Price $999,999

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Brownsville provides a cultural setting for those seeking space and value within New York City. The area is known for its spirited atmosphere and a real estate market that features a blend of cultural cooperatives and traditional multi-family residences.

Brownsville Live Market Data

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8

Median Asking Price

$918K

Median $/Sqft

$360

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

0

Price Reduced

0%

Sold (30 Days)

1

Median Sale Price

$810K

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Location

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979 Lenox Road, Brownsville, Kings County

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MLS® ID: RLS10919505

First Listed: 11/8/2023

On Market: 12/8/2021

Closed: 8/5/2022

Contract Date: 11/15/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Perri DeFino

Listing Contact: (646) 629-4639

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