Sophisticated and elegant, this completely renovated three-story 3,000 sq ft home has all the finishing touches while maintaining its original details. Central A/C, beamed ceilings, skylights with stained glass, award-winning garden with pond and fountain. The cook's kitchen with high end appliances and granite countertops, double sink and cherry cabinets has a lovely pass-through to the full dining room. The kitchen leads out to a porch for dining and stairs to the garden. You will want to spend a lot of time outside in this oasis. The lower level has a kitchenette with a wine cooler, sink, stove and dishwasher. This area is perfect for entertaining as it leads directly to the back garden. In addition, there is a full tiled bathroom with a steam shower, a room that can be used as a bedroom, and an entertaining/ living room/playroom. The second level has three bedrooms and one office. The master bedroom is located in the rear with an adjoining walk-in closet. The bathroom has a soaking tub and separate shower. The larger of the two front bedrooms has bay windows that allows a tremendous amount of light. The 2nd bedroom is perfect for a child's room or nursery. Available November 1st. Pets on approval.Situated conveniently between the 2/5 Winthrop St. Stop at Nostrand Ave. and the B/Q/S at Prospect Park, this Prospect Lefferts Manor historic district home is a short walk to 535 acre Prospect Park where you will find the zoo, the new Lakeside Rink with ice and roller skating, historic Lefferts House, and carousel. In addition, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Brooklyn Museum are a short stroll away. Neighborhood restaurants include Lincoln Park Tavern, Tip of the Tongue caf, the new gastro-pub Midwood Flats and Cinnamon Girl Cafe.Wholesome Food Market offers organic produce and groceries.
Sold for $2,275,000
$2,275,000
261 Fenimore St, Brooklyn, NY 11225
4beds
2baths
3,000sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1910
2,000 Square Feet Lot
$2,734,400 Zestimate®
$758/sqft
$6,202 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,734,400
$2.41M - $3.14M
$6,202/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 2,000 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 050380057
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2025 | Sold | $2,275,000+37.9%$758/sqft |
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| 11/13/2014 | Listing removed | $5,500$2/sqft |
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| 10/22/2014 | Price change | $5,500-5.2%$2/sqft |
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| 9/26/2014 | Sold | $1,650,000+3.4%$550/sqft |
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| 9/17/2014 | Listed for rent | $5,800$2/sqft |
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| 7/23/2014 | Pending sale | $1,595,000$532/sqft |
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| 6/24/2014 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000+786.1%$532/sqft |
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| 9/22/1997 | Sold | $180,000$60/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,742 +4.7% | $140,220 -9.1% |
| 2024 | $8,349 | $154,260 +5.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $146,760 +0.9% |
| 2022 | -- | $145,440 +25.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $116,100 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $7,771 +6% | $114,360 |
| 2019 | $7,332 +7.3% | $114,360 +250% |
| 2018 | $6,836 +3.7% | $32,678 +1% |
| 2017 | $6,594 +4.2% | $32,347 |
| 2016 | $6,325 | $32,347 +5.7% |
| 2015 | $6,325 +82.8% | $30,596 +6% |
| 2014 | $3,461 | $28,865 +6% |
| 2013 | -- | $27,232 +1% |
| 2012 | -- | $26,956 |
| 2011 | -- | $26,956 +5.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $25,497 +6% |
| 2009 | -- | $24,055 +6% |
| 2008 | -- | $22,694 +1% |
| 2007 | -- | $22,464 |
| 2006 | -- | $22,464 +5.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $21,248 +6% |
| 2004 | -- | $20,046 +6% |
| 2003 | -- | $18,912 +1% |
| 2002 | -- | $18,720 |
| 2001 | -- | $18,720 +5.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $17,707 |
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Neighborhood: Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Ps 92 Adrian HegemanGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Ms 61 Gladstone H AtwellGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- NASchool For Human RightsGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi