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Sold for $1,130,000
  • $1,130,000

    21 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

    6beds
    3,000sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1910
    -- sqft lot
    $1,359,800 Zestimate®
    $377/sqft
    $5,305 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,359,800

    $1.22M - $1.51M

    $5,305/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome to 21 Essex Street — a fully renovated, turnkey two-family townhouse in the heart of Cypress Hills. This 3,000 sq ft property features two spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartments plus a finished basement with a full bath, separate entrance and high ceilings, ideal for extra income or flexible living. Highlights include hardwood floors, recessed lighting, split units for heating and cooling, and modern kitchens with stainless steel appliances, stone countertops, and center islands with bar seating. Each floor has washer/dryer hookups, and every primary suite has a private ensuite bath. Everything is brand new — plumbing, electrical, siding, windows, and finishes — offering low-maintenance ownership. The garden unit’s direct access to the finished basement creates duplex potential or added living space for recreation, home office, or a gym. Located on a quiet residential block near Highland Park, public transit, schools, and shopping, this is an ideal opportunity to live with income or invest in a growing Brooklyn neighborhood. Don’t miss this rare, move-in-ready multifamily — schedule a viewing today!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Karin Lanciano 917-426-8415,

    Lanciano Pizante 917-426-8415

    Bought with:

    Ricardo Pena CBR, 10401299339

    The Agency Northshore NY

    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 886564MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    Heating
    • None, Other
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Other
    Features
    • Other
    • Basement: Finished
    • Attic: None
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,000
    • Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft

    Property

    Details
    • Parcel number: 039110012
    • Special conditions: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Other
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Other
    • Foundation: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1910

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Other
    • Water: None
    • Utilities for property: None

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Brooklyn

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $377/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $780,000
    • Annual tax amount: $7,226
    • Date on market: 7/10/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 25 days
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/9/2025Sold$1,130,000-3.3%$377/sqft
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #886564 Report a problem
    8/4/2025Contingent$1,169,000$390/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #S1779288 Report a problem
    8/4/2025Pending sale$1,169,000$390/sqft
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #886564 Report a problem
    7/10/2025Listed for sale$1,169,000+116800%$390/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #S1779288 Report a problem
    3/20/2025Sold$1,000-99.7%
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/16/2019Sold$350,000+26.8%$117/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/14/2019Listed for sale$276,000-44.8%$92/sqft
    Source: STONE HILL REAL ESTATE #10583268 Report a problem
    1/28/2019Listing removed$500,000$167/sqft
    Source: All Century Realty #4552656 Report a problem
    12/14/2016Listed for sale$500,000+81.2%$167/sqft
    Source: All Century Realty #4552656 Report a problem
    8/13/2016Listing removed$276,000$92/sqft
    Source: SOWAE CORP #10327094 Report a problem
    7/14/2016Price change$276,000-44.8%$92/sqft
    Source: SOWAE CORP #10327094 Report a problem
    12/9/2015Price change$500,000-27.4%$167/sqft
    Source: All Century Realty #4552656 Report a problem
    12/8/2015Listed for sale$689,000+12%$230/sqft
    Source: All Century Realty #4552656 Report a problem
    5/10/2007Sold$615,000+73.2%$205/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/31/2007Sold$355,000+127.6%$118/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/9/1995Sold$156,000$52/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,139 +3.4%$46,800 -9.1%
    2024$6,903 $51,480 +16.4%
    2023-- $44,220 +22.2%
    2022-- $36,180 +4.1%
    2021-- $34,740 -20.8%
    2020$5,024 +6%$43,860
    2019$4,740 +1.2%$43,860 +95.9%
    2018$4,685 +5.2%$22,394 +2.5%
    2017$4,455 +8.7%$21,854 +4.2%
    2016$4,100 $20,966 +6%
    2015$4,100 +64.9%$19,780 +6%
    2014$2,487 $18,662
    2013-- $18,662 +2.5%
    2012-- $18,212 +4.2%
    2011-- $17,472 +6%
    2010-- $16,484 +6%
    2009-- $15,552
    2008-- $15,552 +2.5%
    2007-- $15,177 +4.2%
    2006-- $14,560 +6%
    2005-- $13,737 +6%
    2004-- $12,960
    2003-- $12,960 +2.5%
    2002-- $12,648 +4.2%
    2001-- $12,134 +6%
    2000-- $11,448
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: East New York

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Ps 65
    • Middle: Jhs 218 James P Sinnott
    • High: Cypress Hills Collegiate Prep 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.