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  • $4,451,900

    279 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

    4beds
    3,240sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1901
    1,350 Square Feet Lot
    $4,451,900 Zestimate®
    $1,374/sqft
    $7,991 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $4,451,900

    $3.83M - $5.21M

    $7,991/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    An unspoiled gem located in the new and chic Clinton Hill area of Brooklyn! Built in 1901, this regal brownstone is a legal two family, approximately 3,240 sf, measures 18x75, and sits on a 13x50 square foot lot. A designer's dream and an opportunity to create magnificence! This home is a time capsule antique retaining all of its character and beauty...original staircases, floors, doorways, moldings, mantles, high ceilings....too many to detail. There are multiple options for a conversion. Perfect for a garden rental and an owner's triplex, or two duplexes. The canvas is blank! Bring your architect, contractor or designer and create your own vision! Be a part of this exciting neighborhood with easy access to transportation, Fort Greene Park, BAM Cultural District, fabulous restaurants, and of course the visual and artistic beauty of the Pratt Mansions!

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,240 sqft

    Property

    Lot
    • Size: 1,350 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 019150001

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    Condition
    • Year built: 1901

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Brooklyn

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,374/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $3,455,000
    • Annual tax amount: $7,678

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/29/2017Listing removed$2,300,000$710/sqft
    Source: Compass #b97597be77b78fe772082c751134db6664932e9f Report a problem
    1/27/2017Listed for sale$2,300,000$710/sqft
    Source: Compass #b97597be77b78fe772082c751134db6664932e9f Report a problem
    11/2/2015Sold$2,300,000$710/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/21/2015Listed for sale$2,300,000$710/sqft
    Source: Douglas Elliman Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,678 -1.2%$207,300 -0.1%
    2024$7,772 $207,600 -4.6%
    2023-- $217,500 -5.6%
    2022-- $230,520 +29.5%
    2021-- $177,960 -1.2%
    2020$6,826 $180,060 +6.3%
    2019$6,826 +2%$169,440 +429.9%
    2018$6,689 +8.7%$31,977 +5.9%
    2017$6,153 +10.5%$30,184 +6%
    2016$5,570 $28,483 +6%
    2015$5,570 +73.3%$26,872
    2014$3,215 $26,872 +0.8%
    2013-- $26,648 +5.9%
    2012-- $25,154 +6%
    2011-- $23,736 +6%
    2010-- $22,394
    2009-- $22,394 +0.8%
    2008-- $22,207 +5.9%
    2007-- $20,962 +6%
    2006-- $19,780 +6%
    2005-- $18,662
    2004-- $18,662 +0.8%
    2003-- $18,506 +5.9%
    2002-- $17,469 +6%
    2001-- $16,484 +6%
    2000-- $15,552
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Clinton Hill

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