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  • $3,590,800

    231 Mac Donough St, Brooklyn, NY 11233

    5beds
    3,200sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1899
    2,000 Square Feet Lot
    $3,590,800 Zestimate®
    $1,122/sqft
    $7,802 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $3,590,800

    $3.23M - $4.02M

    $7,802/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Contract Signed. 231 Macdonough is nestled on a beautiful tree lined street on one of the most coveted blocks in Brooklyn's historic Stuyvesant Heights district. This magnificent Italianate brownstone which was originally built in 1872, stands 20' x 40' on a 100' lot. Currently being used as a single family, this 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom south facing home boasts 4 stories of impeccably renovated living space complete with a deck plus your own private backyard with a beautifully landscaped garden. The parlor floor of this immaculately restored home has an open layout with high ceilings, a beautiful decorative fireplace, custom designed kitchen with teak cabinets, glass tile back-splash, Wolf range, Sub Zero refrigerator and an over-sized jet mist granite kitchen island. Entertain in style in the huge living /dining area with over-sized windows or step out onto the deck through floor to ceiling sliding glass doors which provides access to the private backyard/ garden.The original hand carved banisters remain intact on the stairs leading up to the second floor where you will find the huge master bedroom with wall to wall hand milled teak closets and beautiful hardwood floors. The en-suite master bath features Toto fixtures, soaking tub, double sinks and a separate enclosed shower. There is a second bedroom on this floor - being used as an office and a laundry room with a full size Electrolux stack-able washer and dryer.The top floor of this stunning brownstone has two additional bedrooms - both with en-suite baths offering separate shower & bath and double vanities.On the garden floor, we have a large bedroom with a den/ entertainment area and a full bathroom. A sliding glass door allows access to the covered patio and the landscaped backyard garden which was tastefully finished with cedar fencing for additional privacy.An abundance of closet space, custom made blinds for all windows combined with tons of natural light completes the comforts of this Bed Stuy jewel.The property has central heating and air conditioning with individual zones for the A/C. The Mitsubishi split units can also provide heat, however, the present owners use steam heat. Roof is new and comes with the warranty, all new windows, new hot water heater, new furnace, upgraded electric 220 amps, LED lighting throughout, alarm system, NEST thermostat. The facade of the property was expertly restored in August 2016.This stunning home is guaranteed to impress even the most discerning buyer.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Washer
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,200 sqft

    Property

    Lot
    • Size: 2,000 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 016690067

    Construction

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

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Brooklyn

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,122/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $2,623,000
    • Annual tax amount: $7,381

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/12/2017Sold$2,450,000+4.3%$766/sqft
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    1/8/2017Pending sale$2,350,000$734/sqft
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    11/10/2016Listed for sale$2,350,000+175.2%$734/sqft
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    6/15/2011Sold$853,875-5%$267/sqft
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    6/2/2011Pending sale$899,000$281/sqft
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    5/7/2011Listed for sale$899,000$281/sqft
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    2/28/2011Listing removed$899
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    2/25/2011Listing removed$899,000$281/sqft
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    2/25/2011Listed for rent$899
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    1/12/2011Price change$899,000-2.8%$281/sqft
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    9/10/2010Listed for sale$925,000+768.5%$289/sqft
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    3/22/2001Sold$106,500$33/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,381 +3.6%$157,380 -15%
    2024$7,126 $185,160 -12.4%
    2023-- $211,440 +14.8%
    2022-- $184,260 -2.7%
    2021-- $189,360 -8%
    2020$6,561 +4.8%$205,800 +25.8%
    2019$6,258 +1.2%$163,620 +453.4%
    2018$6,185 +3.5%$29,566 +0.8%
    2017$5,978 +9.3%$29,326 +4.8%
    2016$5,472 $27,982 +30.2%
    2015$5,472 +99.3%$21,496 +5.9%
    2014$2,745 $20,304
    2013-- $20,304 +1%
    2012-- $20,104 +5.9%
    2011-- $18,984 +6%
    2010-- $17,914 +5.9%
    2009-- $16,920
    2008-- $16,920 +1%
    2007-- $16,754 +5.9%
    2006-- $15,820 +6%
    2005-- $14,929 +5.9%
    2004-- $14,100
    2003-- $14,100 +1%
    2002-- $13,962 +5.9%
    2001-- $13,184 +6%
    2000-- $12,441
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    Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant

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