1981 E 26th St, Brooklyn, NY 11229

3beds

1,184sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1940

-- sqft lot

$981,800 Zestimate^®

$844/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

One-family brick homeQuiet tree-lined blockOne-and-a-half bathsThree bedrooms

First time on the market, don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to own a one-family brick home ideally situated on a quiet, tree-lined block in prime Madison, one of Brooklyn’s most desirable residential neighborhoods. Offering three bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths, this home features a full finished basement providing valuable additional living and recreational space, along with a garage and shared driveway for added convenience. In need of renovation, this property presents an exciting opportunity to bring your vision to life and create the perfect dream home tailored to your personal style and needs. Priced right to sell, this home offers tremendous potential in a highly sought-after community. Conveniently located near places of worship, the B44 and B3 bus lines, and the wonderful variety of shops, restaurants, cafés, and everyday conveniences along Avenue U, with beautiful Marine Park nearby for outdoor recreation, relaxation, and year-round activities.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Appliances

Included: Washer/Dryer

Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,184
Total interior livable area: 1,184 sqft

Property

Details

Parcel number: 073050054
Special conditions: Resale

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

Year built: 1940

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Madison

Location

Region: Brooklyn

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $844/sqft
Tax assessed value: $766,000
Annual tax amount: $5,868
Date on market: 8/13/2026

Estimated market value

$981,800

$933,000 - $1.03M

$3,776/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/3/2026	Price change	$999,000-9.2%$844/sqft
Source: BNYMLS #503693 Report a problem
8/24/2026	Price change	$1,100,000-12.7%$929/sqft
Source: BNYMLS #503693 Report a problem
8/13/2026	Listed for sale	$1,260,000+408.1%$1,064/sqft
Source: BNYMLS #503693 Report a problem
10/13/2020	Sold	$248,000+48.1%$209/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/28/1996	Sold	$167,500$141/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,795 -1.2%	$45,960 +1.5%
2024	$5,865	$45,300 -12%
2023	--	$51,480 +10.9%
2022	--	$46,440 +1.3%
2021	--	$45,840 +5.5%
2020	$4,855 +0%	$43,440
2019	$4,855 -3.9%	$43,440 +79.9%
2018	$5,052 +8.8%	$24,152 +6%
2017	$4,645 +19.1%	$22,785 +6%
2016	$3,900	$21,496 +6%
2015	$3,900 +32.2%	$20,280
2014	$2,950	$20,280
2013	--	$20,280 -12.6%
2012	--	$23,214 +6%
2011	--	$21,900 -0.4%
2010	--	$21,979 +6%
2009	--	$20,736
2008	--	$20,736 +0.8%
2007	--	$20,578 +6%
2006	--	$19,414 +6%
2005	--	$18,316 +6%
2004	--	$17,280
2003	--	$17,280 +0.8%
2002	--	$17,149 +6%
2001	--	$16,179 +6%
2000	--	$15,264