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    • Price cut: $20K (6/22)
    $829,000

    1494 E 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

    4beds
    1,183sqft
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1925
    1,800 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $701/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Fully finished basementAbundant workspacePrivate carportWarm and inviting ambianceSleek quartz countertopsBeautifully renovated expansive kitchen
    Welcome to this elegant single-family residence nestled in the highly sought-after Old Mill Basin neighborhood. Thoughtfully updated, this home offers 3 spacious bedrooms plus bonus Bdrm in BASEMENT and 2.5 well-appointed bathrooms, blending comfort with refined living. The centerpiece of the home is a beautifully renovated, expansive kitchen featuring sleek quartz countertops and abundant workspace—designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. Sunlight pours through the home, enhancing its warm and inviting ambiance. The fully finished basement offers exceptional versatility, complete with an additional bedroom and full bathroom—ideal for extended family, guests, or a private retreat. The property also includes a private carport and garage, adding convenience to its list of desirable features. Perfectly positioned near top-rated schools, shopping, houses of worship, and transportation. A rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready home in one of Brooklyn’s most desirable neighborhoods.
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    Zillow last checked:

    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Keystone Realty USA Corp 631-261-2800,

    Rachel Aviv 347-440-5002

    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 988285MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Bedroom 4
      • Description: Full bedroom
      • Level: Basement
      Bathroom 1
      • Description: Powder room
      • Level: First
      Bathroom 2
      • Description: Full Bath
      • Level: Second
      Bathroom 3
      • Description: Full Bath
      • Level: Basement
      Heating
      • Baseboard
      Cooling
      • Wall/Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: In Basement
      Features
      • Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Chandelier, Chefs Kitchen, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Dining, Granite Counters, His and Hers Closets, In-Law Floorplan, Marble Counters, Recessed Lighting, Sauna, Storage
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
      • Basement: Finished,Full
      • Attic: None
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,183
      • Total interior livable area: 1,183 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Carport
      • Garage spaces: 1
      • Carport spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: Three Or More
      Lot
      • Size: 1,800 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 18 x 100
      Details
      • Parcel number: 078500079
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: A-Frame
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Frame
      Condition
      • Updated/Remodeled
      • Year built: 1925

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Brooklyn

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $701/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $37,020
      • Annual tax amount: $5,241
      • Date on market: 4/21/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 89 days
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional,FHA
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/22/2026Price change$829,000-2.4%$701/sqft
        Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #988285 Report a problem
        6/4/2026Price change$849,000-1.2%$718/sqft
        Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #988285 Report a problem
        4/21/2026Listed for sale$859,000+25.4%$726/sqft
        Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #988285 Report a problem
        6/15/2025Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        2/26/2025Listed for sale$685,000+10.5%$579/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/1/2021Listing removed--
        Source: BNYMLS #448195 Report a problem
        5/3/2021Price change$620,000-4.5%$524/sqft
        Source: BNYMLS #448195 Report a problem
        2/5/2021Listed for sale$649,000+50.9%$549/sqft
        Source: BNYMLS #448195 Report a problem
        4/7/2020Sold$430,000-28.2%$363/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
        11/7/2019Price change$599,000-5.7%$506/sqft
        Source: GEO Real Estate Report a problem
        9/1/2019Listed for sale$635,000+47.7%$537/sqft
        Source: Remax Edge Report a problem
        4/7/2019Sold$430,000$363/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
        4/6/2017Sold$430,000-8.3%$363/sqft
        Source: SIBOR #1106845 Report a problem
        10/26/2016Listing removed$469,000$396/sqft
        Source: COMPASS REALTY CENTRAL INC. #403206 Report a problem
        9/21/2016Price change$469,000-2.1%$396/sqft
        Source: COMPASS REALTY CENTRAL INC. #403206 Report a problem
        8/22/2016Listed for sale$479,000+40.1%$405/sqft
        Source: COMPASS REALTY CENTRAL INC. #403206 Report a problem
        5/31/2013Sold$342,000-4.7%$289/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/13/2013Price change$359,000+5.6%$303/sqft
        Source: Fillmore Real Estate LTD #375673 Report a problem
        3/12/2013Price change$339,900+0.3%$287/sqft
        Source: Fillmore Real Estate LTD #375673 Report a problem
        11/13/2012Price change$339,000-2.9%$287/sqft
        Source: Fillmore Real Estate #277021 Report a problem
        9/22/2012Listed for sale$349,000$295/sqft
        Source: Fillmore Real Estate #277021 Report a problem
        8/17/2012Listing removed$349,000$295/sqft
        Source: Fillmore Real Estate #177021 Report a problem
        3/15/2012Price change$349,000-0.3%$295/sqft
        Source: Fillmore Real Estate #177021 Report a problem
        12/17/2011Price change$349,900-2.5%$296/sqft
        Source: FILLMORE R.E - 4717 AVE N UPPER LEVEL #366545 Report a problem
        11/16/2011Listed for sale$359,000+40.8%$303/sqft
        Source: Fillmore Real Estate #177021 Report a problem
        10/4/2011Sold$255,000+2549900%$216/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/11/2010Sold$10-100%
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/7/2002Sold$430,000$363/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,306 +4.7%$37,020 -1.6%
        2024$5,067 $37,620 -4.9%
        2023-- $39,540 +10%
        2022-- $35,940 +9.3%
        2021-- $32,880 +19.4%
        2020$4,717 +6%$27,540 +3.8%
        2019$4,450 +1.2%$26,520 +26.1%
        2018$4,398 +3.4%$21,024 +0.8%
        2017$4,254 +31.8%$20,866 +6%
        2016$3,228 $19,685 +6%
        2015$3,228 +64.2%$18,571 +6%
        2014$1,966 $17,520 -0.7%
        2013-- $17,640 +0.1%
        2012-- $17,616
        2011-- $17,616 +3%
        2010-- $17,109 +6%
        2009-- $16,142 +6%
        2008-- $15,229 +3.7%
        2007-- $14,680
        2006-- $14,680 +3%
        2005-- $14,258 +6%
        2004-- $13,452 +6%
        2003-- $12,691 +3.7%
        2002-- $12,234
        2001-- $12,234 +3%
        2000-- $11,882
        Find assessor info on the county website

        Monthly payment

        Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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        HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
        Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Flatlands

        Getting around

        92 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        61 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

        GreatSchools rating
        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School
        • Middle: Jhs 278 Marine Park
        • High: James Madison High School

        Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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