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  • $2,450,000

    221 E 21st St, Brooklyn, NY 11226

    5beds
    2,900sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1920
    -- sqft lot
    $2,476,500 Zestimate®
    $845/sqft
    $5,668 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,476,500

    $2.25M - $2.72M

    $5,668/mo

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    What's special

    Extraordinary English Revival Townhouse You will absolutely fall in love with this one-of-a-kind 20' X 50' English Revival Townhouse. Designed by architects Slee & Bryson and built in 1918, this rare gem has been lovingly maintained and thoughtfully renovated for modern townhouse living. This single-family home offers five-plus bedrooms and three full baths, elegantly proportioned living spaces, charming original details, three sunny exposures, and a south-facing garden. This unique property is one of the grandest homes in the Kenmore-Albemarle Terrace Historic District of Victorian Flatbush, a quiet double cul-de-sac of Georgian Revival townhouses. 1st Floor: A awning covered entry way welcomes you to the charming center hall. To the left, the living room, with a gracefully arched alcove mantle with a tile-fronted, wood burning fireplace framed by inglenook bench seats and built in bookshelves, to the right through French doors, the formal dining room retains the charm with original wainscoting, a leaded glass built-in china cabinet, and a large triple window; the renovated chef's kitchen features a fully hooded and vented five-burner chef's stove, farmhouse sink, large center island with bookshelves, an oversized refrigerator and generous cabinet and counterspace space throughout The kitchen opens to the expansive patio garden, framed by established perennials, perfect for entertaining. 2nd floor: A separate spacious master bedroom suite with renovated dual sink bath and a separate dressing room or home office; one large bedroom overlooking the parish house and churchyard. A second renovated bath is off the second-floor hall landing. 3rd Floor: Perfect for a guest suite, the third floor boasts a total of three bedrooms and a full bath; one full-sized bedroom with sunny south-facing windows and antique built-ins, one bedroom facing north with north and west exposures, and a third bedroom easily convert to a home office or dressing room. Lower Level: The basement can be accessed by interior stairs or a full width stairway from the garden. This space offers a variety of windowed recreation and storage rooms and workspaces, updated mechanicals and a large laundry room. Located in a quiet corner of Flatbush near the southeast corner of Prospect Park with skating rink, tennis courts, athletic fields, and playgrounds. The Kenmore-Albemarle Terrace district is just two blocks to concerts at the beautifully restored King Theater and 20 minutes to downtown Manhattan from the Q & B trains at Church Avenue.

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    Listed by:

    Andrew B VanDusen,

    Brown Harris Stevens,

    Lee Solomon

    Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1719394

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,900
    • Total interior livable area: 2,900 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Patio & porch: Other
    • Exterior features: Garden
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Garden
    Details
    • Parcel number: 051020123
    • Special conditions: Resale

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1920

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Flatbush
    Location
    • Region: Brooklyn

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $845/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,980,000
    • Annual tax amount: $8,340
    • Date on market: 5/29/2024

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/20/2025Sold$2,450,000-2%$845/sqft
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    4/3/2025Contingent$2,500,000$862/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #S1763555 Report a problem
    4/3/2025Listed for sale$2,500,000$862/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #S1763555 Report a problem
    10/11/2024Listing removed$2,500,000$862/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #1719394 Report a problem
    9/12/2024Listing removed$7,500$3/sqft
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    7/17/2024Listed for rent$7,500$3/sqft
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    5/29/2024Listed for sale$2,500,000+99.2%$862/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #1719394 Report a problem
    8/28/2013Sold$1,255,000+59.1%$433/sqft
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    5/30/2006Sold$789,000+215.6%$272/sqft
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    2/28/2000Sold$250,000$86/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$8,346 -1.2%$118,800 +24%
    2024$8,448 $95,820 -18.5%
    2023-- $117,540 +22.2%
    2022-- $96,180 +29.5%
    2021-- $74,280 +5.1%
    2020$7,419 $70,680
    2019$7,419 +2%$70,680 +103.2%
    2018$7,277 +8.8%$34,788 +6%
    2017$6,690 +10.5%$32,819 +6%
    2016$6,054 $30,962 +6%
    2015$6,054 +72.3%$29,210
    2014$3,515 $29,210 +0.8%
    2013-- $28,991 +6%
    2012-- $27,350 +6%
    2011-- $25,802 +6%
    2010-- $24,342 -7.7%
    2009-- $26,366 +0.8%
    2008-- $26,168
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    Neighborhood: Flatbush

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