Introducing 139 Nelson Street, a handsome red-brick, townhouse nestled on a quiet tree-lined block in the highly sought-after Carroll Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn.
This beautifully maintained property features two vacant apartments and approximately 2,335 square feet of living space spanning across three stories, plus a cellar. The property also comes with 865 square feet in unused air rights.
Conveniently located only minutes from Manhattan, this property is perfect for those seeking a rare chance to own a charming and versatile townhome in one of Brooklyn's most desirable neighborhoods. And with the flexibility to live with rental income, this property can be a smart investment opportunity as well.
Sold
$1,815,000
139 Nelson St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
3beds
2,335sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1901
-- sqft lot
$3,119,000 Zestimate®
$777/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$3,119,000
$2.62M - $3.74M
Not available
Zestimate® history
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Listed by:
Gabriel Kates,
Block Real Estate Group
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1652478
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,335
- Total interior livable area: 2,335 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 003770057
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Condition
- Year built: 1901
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Carroll Gardens
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $777/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,395,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,716
- Date on market: 3/21/2023
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2023 | Sold | $1,815,000-0.5%$777/sqft |
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| 10/17/2023 | Pending sale | $1,825,000$782/sqft |
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| 10/17/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/3/2023 | Pending sale | $1,825,000$782/sqft |
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| 6/8/2023 | Price change | $1,825,000-3.9%$782/sqft |
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| 5/18/2023 | Price change | $1,900,000-5%$814/sqft |
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| 5/1/2023 | Price change | $2,000,000-11.1%$857/sqft |
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| 3/22/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,250,000$964/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,147 +4.6% | $143,700 +7.4% |
| 2024 | $4,922 | $133,740 -12.2% |
| 2023 | -- | $152,280 +15.8% |
| 2022 | -- | $131,460 -8.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $144,180 +0.2% |
| 2020 | $4,576 +5.9% | $143,940 -4% |
| 2019 | $4,322 +6.8% | $150,000 +675.3% |
| 2018 | $4,047 +2.6% | $19,347 |
| 2017 | $3,944 +8% | $19,347 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $3,652 | $18,270 +1.4% |
| 2015 | $3,652 +65.9% | $18,014 +5.9% |
| 2014 | $2,201 | $17,017 +5.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $16,123 |
| 2012 | -- | $16,123 +5.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $15,225 +1.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $15,012 +5.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $14,181 +5.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $13,436 |
| 2007 | -- | $13,436 +5.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $12,688 +1.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $12,510 +5.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $11,818 +5.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $11,197 |
| 2002 | -- | $11,197 +5.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $10,574 +1.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $10,425 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Carroll Gardens
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Ps 58 The CarrollGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative StudiesGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.2 mi