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  • $4,832,900

    16 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

    5beds
    3baths
    3,760sqft
    MultiFamily
    Built in 1861
    -- sqft lot
    $4,832,900 Zestimate®
    $1,285/sqft
    $6,488 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $4,832,900

    $4.30M - $5.46M

    $6,488/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Price Adjustment!! If proximity to outdoor space is important to you, this wonderful historic townhouse is a few houses away from Fort Greene Park, on an historic block. In addition, enjoy this homes rear peaceful garden with mature trees and privacy, adding to your enjoyment of four floors over 3,760 square feet, with plentiful living, sleeping and working from home spaces in this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom townhouse. One of only four single-family homes on this glorious park block, 16 South Portland Avenue is a well preserved and grand historic home constructed in 1861. Don't miss this opportunity to live in this classic brownstone townhome in the heart of the Fort Greene Historic District. With the iconic Fort Greene Park only a few steps from your front door and great subway links a couple of blocks away, this home cannot be better situated. 16 South Portland Avenue is a four-story, 20-foot wide, legal two-family home currently used as a single family and retains the restored original features including marble fireplaces, decorative ceiling moldings, hand etched glass pocket doors and a sweeping mahogany staircase. Enter through the lovely double doors at the top of the stoop into the grand parlor floor. With 12-foot ceilings and full-length windows, light floods into both the front double parlor entertaining/living space and the rear library room, which is lined with custom built bookcases. Three original marble mantels and fireplaces remain on this floor. A powder room completes the parlor. The third floor features the master bedroom suite with three windows spanning the front of the house, a walk-in closet and floor to ceiling custom cabinets. The rear bedroom on this floor can be accessed from the hallway or the master suite. A modern fully tiled marble bathroom with heated towel rack and a walk-in shower, can also be found on this floor. The top floor features three bedrooms, one currently set up as a work space and a lovely large modern tiled bathroom with jacuzzi bath. The garden floor is where you will find another family room, the third full bathroom and of course the large kitchen and spacious bright dining area. The kitchen boasts extensive custom cabinetry with plentiful storage, limestone floors, top of the line appliances and lovely French doors leading out to the charming and private garden, awaiting your personal touch. This is your chance to own a part of historic brownstone Brooklyn on one of the most iconic blocks in Fort Greene. Showing by private appointment only. 2021-01-20

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3.5
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Washer
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,760 sqft

    Property

    Lot
    • Size: 2,000 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 020990050

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1861

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Brooklyn

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/27/2021Sold$3,950,000-3.7%$1,051/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/17/2020Pending sale$4,100,000$1,090/sqft
    Source: Engel and Volkers Brownstone Brooklyn #3008321 Report a problem
    9/23/2020Price change$4,100,000-3.5%$1,090/sqft
    Source: Engel and Volkers Brownstone Brooklyn #3008321 Report a problem
    2/6/2020Price change$4,250,000-5.6%$1,130/sqft
    Source: Engel and Volkers Brownstone Brooklyn #3008321 Report a problem
    10/1/2019Price change$4,500,000-6.3%$1,197/sqft
    Source: Engel and Volkers Brownstone Brooklyn #3008321 Report a problem
    6/2/2019Listed for sale$4,800,000-4.4%$1,277/sqft
    Source: Engel and Volkers Brownstone Brooklyn #3008321 Report a problem
    6/9/2015Sold$5,020,000+22.3%$1,335/sqft
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    4/16/2015Pending sale$4,105,000$1,092/sqft
    Source: Corcoran #3418845 Report a problem
    3/16/2015Listed for sale$4,105,000+1163.1%$1,092/sqft
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    4/26/1996Sold$325,000$86/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,896 -1.2%$291,180 +19.5%
    2024$10,017 $243,720 -14.6%
    2023-- $285,480 -5.6%
    2022-- $302,520 +4.2%
    2021-- $290,400 +3%
    2020$8,797 +0%$281,880 +14.2%
    2019$8,797 +6.7%$246,780 +526.2%
    2018$8,245 +4%$39,412 +1.4%
    2017$7,924 +10.4%$38,874 +5.9%
    2016$7,175 $36,694 +5.9%
    2015$7,175 +62.2%$34,634
    2014$4,423 $34,634 +5.5%
    2013-- $32,844 +1.4%
    2012-- $32,395 +5.9%
    2011-- $30,579 +5.9%
    2010-- $28,862
    2009-- $28,862 +5.5%
    2008-- $27,370 +1.4%
    2007-- $26,996 +5.9%
    2006-- $25,483 +5.9%
    2005-- $24,052
    2004-- $24,052 +5.4%
    2003-- $22,809 +1.4%
    2002-- $22,497 +5.9%
    2001-- $21,236 +5.9%
    2000-- $20,044

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    Neighborhood: Fort Greene

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