Just a block from the Union St R train is an incredible two-bedroom in Gowanus. YOUR incredible two-bedroom!Boasting hardwood floors, an open kitchen and sprawling living room, this pad is perfect for singles, couples or shares. Cats and dogs are welcome and as if that wasn't enough, the location is easily the hottest part of Gowanus!The chocolate croissants at Runner and Stone will send you off to work in fine form while the dinner across the street at The Pines or Littleneck will welcome you at the end of the day. Laundry two blocks away on 5th Ave and another laundromat being built just one block away on 4th. Give a call to see this fantastic apartment.(RLNE1031272)
Sold for $1,725,000
$1,725,000
281 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
2beds
1baths
3,000sqft
MultiFamily
Built in 1931
-- sqft lot
$2,276,900 Zestimate®
$575/sqft
$3,887 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,276,900
$1.87M - $2.78M
$3,887/mo
Zestimate® history
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 1,313 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 004480005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1931
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | Sold | $1,725,000+214.2%$575/sqft |
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| 2/9/2015 | Listing removed | $2,500$1/sqft |
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| 1/17/2015 | Listed for rent | $2,500$1/sqft |
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| 2/25/2005 | Sold | $549,000$183/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,688 +0.8% | $192,180 +3% |
| 2024 | $5,644 | $186,540 +13.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $164,880 +27.4% |
| 2022 | -- | $129,420 +15.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $112,320 +58% |
| 2020 | $5,056 +2% | $71,100 +15% |
| 2019 | $4,956 +7.2% | $61,800 +179.7% |
| 2018 | $4,622 +5.1% | $22,094 +2.5% |
| 2017 | $4,396 +4.2% | $21,565 +2.2% |
| 2016 | $4,218 | $21,099 +6% |
| 2015 | $4,218 +71.9% | $19,905 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,454 | $19,514 |
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Neighborhood: Gowanus
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Maurice Sendak Community SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Ms 51 William AlexanderGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Brooklyn High School of the ArtsGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi


