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Sold for $2,385,000
  • $2,385,000

    196 Hancock St, Brooklyn, NY 11216

    6beds
    4baths
    3,600sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1899
    2,120 Square Feet Lot
    $2,982,900 Zestimate®
    $663/sqft
    $7,994 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,982,900

    $2.62M - $3.40M

    $7,994/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    This gorgeous 4 story/3 family Queen Anne style Townhouse has it all. Design by famed architect Gilbert Alphonse Schellenger, his earliest works are found on this tree lined block of Hancock St in the Bedford section of Bedford Stuyvesant. This trophy Townhouse is close to the Nostrand Ave A express subway line, shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Billed as the'golden block'of Hancock St is filled with beautiful Townhouses of exceptional quality. The spacious Owner's duplex is dripping with original details. In addition, there are two 1.5 bedrooms/1 bath income generating rentals. Nice original patterned parquet floors, mantels, pier mirror, pocket window shutters, pocket doors and the most intricate fretwork throughout this gem of a property. The parlor floor is grand and spacious with high ceilings and bay windows. There are 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths and a huge kitchen leading to a large backyard for memorable entertaining. Each of the rental unit offers 1.5 bedrooms, a large full bathroom and a nice size kitchen.The arched brick cellar offers space for storage or a personal gym. Has amazing curb appeal complimented with original bannister and cast iron fence.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 4
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,600 sqft

    Property

    Lot
    • Size: 2,120 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 018380026

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    Condition
    • Year built: 1899

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Brooklyn

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/9/2024Sold$2,385,000+3.9%$663/sqft
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    6/24/2024Pending sale$2,295,000$638/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #1720709 Report a problem
    6/5/2024Listed for sale$2,295,000+9.3%$638/sqft
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    6/13/2014Sold$2,100,000+13.5%$583/sqft
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    5/29/2014Pending sale$1,850,000+54.1%$514/sqft
    Source: Halstead Property #9696088 Report a problem
    2/24/2014Sold$1,200,500-35.1%$333/sqft
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    2/21/2014Listed for sale$1,850,000$514/sqft
    Source: Halstead Property #9696088 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,636 -0.5%$129,180 +4.6%
    2024$6,666 $123,480 -4%
    2023-- $128,580 +8.5%
    2022-- $118,560 -8.8%
    2021-- $130,020 +14.2%
    2020$5,899 +0.8%$113,880 -9.4%
    2019$5,854 +7.3%$125,700 +381.8%
    2018$5,458 +8.8%$26,092 +6%
    2017$5,018 +10.5%$24,616 +6%
    2016$4,541 $23,223
    2015$4,541 +62.1%$23,223 +0.8%
    2014$2,801 $23,048 +6%
    2013-- $21,744 +6%
    2012-- $20,514 +6%
    2011-- $19,353
    2010-- $19,353 +0.8%
    2009-- $19,207 +6%
    2008-- $18,120 +6%
    2007-- $17,095 +6%
    2006-- $16,128
    2005-- $16,128 +0.8%
    2004-- $16,006 +6%
    2003-- $15,100 +6%
    2002-- $14,246 +6%
    2001-- $13,440
    2000-- $13,440

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    Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant

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