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Sold for $2,300,000
  • $2,300,000

    3553 12th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

    --beds
    --baths
    3,000sqft
    Triplex, Multi Family
    Built in 1920
    -- sqft lot
    $2,314,700 Zestimate®
    $767/sqft
    $3,662 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,314,700

    $2.18M - $2.45M

    $3,662/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Fully detached brick multi-family with private driveway and garage in prime Brooklyn location. Flexible layout offering multiple income opportunities and a finished basement with separate entrance. Minutes from subway lines and Prospect Park, combining space, convenience, and long-term value. 3553 12th Avenue a rare fully detached brick multi-family home ideally positioned on the border of Kensington and Borough Park in Brooklyn. Built in 1920, this well-maintained legal three-family property offers approximately 3,000 square feet of interior space and sits on a generous 34.67 ft x 90 ft lot. Offering a unique blend of space, flexibility, and income potential, the property is well suited for buyers seeking a primary residence with rental income or investors looking for a versatile Brooklyn investment property. The first floor features a spacious convertible three-bedroom layout, currently utilized as a three-bedroom apartment, providing comfortable living space and flexible use. The second floor includes two bright one-bedroom apartments, each offering efficient layouts that appeal to tenants and support steady rental income. A standout feature of the home is the finished basement with its own separate entrance. This expansive level is currently configured as a large open space and features a generous eat-in summer kitchen large enough to accommodate an eight-person dining table, washer and dryer, and an abundance of storage closets. The layout easily lends itself to a one-bedroom configuration, offering exceptional versatility for recreation, extended living, or additional usable space. Additional highlights include three gas meters and three electric meters, providing efficient utility management for multi-unit living. Outdoor amenities further enhance the property's appeal, including a private driveway, large garage, and fenced backyard, a rare and highly desirable combination in Brooklyn that offers convenience and valuable off-street parking. Located in an R5-zoned residential neighborhood, the home offers excellent access to neighborhood amenities. The property is conveniently situated near the F and G subway lines at Church Avenue as well as the D train at Fort Hamilton Parkway, providing easy commuting options throughout Brooklyn and into Manhattan. Prospect Park, one of Brooklyn’s most beloved green spaces, is also just minutes away, offering year-round recreation, walking trails, and open parkland. Whether you're looking to create a home with income or expand your investment portfolio, 3553 12th Avenue presents a rare opportunity to own a spacious, flexible multi-family property in one of Brooklyn’s most vibrant and connected neighborhoods.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Andrew Markowitz SFR 646-688-5009,

    Andrew J Markowitz R E LLC 646-688-5009

    Bought with:

    Andrew Markowitz SFR, 10491201398

    Andrew J Markowitz R E LLC

    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 972490MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Heating
    • Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Multi Units
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup, In Basement
    Features
    • First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Formal Dining
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,000
    • Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 5
    • Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Private
    • Garage spaces: 2
    • Carport spaces: 3
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 3,120 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 34.67 x 90
    • Features: Back Yard, Private
    Details
    • Additional structures: Garage(s)
    • Parcel number: 053060007
    • Special conditions: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Property subtype: Triplex, Multi Family
    Materials
    • Brick
    Condition
    • Year built: 1920

    Utilities & green energy

    • Gas: Separate Gas Meters: 3
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Brooklyn

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $767/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $106,560
    • Annual tax amount: $8,805
    • Date on market: 3/16/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 39 days
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Electric utility on property: Yes

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/20/2026Sold$2,300,000+2.2%$767/sqft
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #972490 Report a problem
    4/24/2026Contingent$2,250,000$750/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #S1815964 Report a problem
    4/24/2026Pending sale$2,250,000$750/sqft
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #972490 Report a problem
    3/16/2026Listed for sale$2,250,000+2150%$750/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #S1815964 Report a problem
    4/24/2017Sold$100,000$33/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,186 +4.7%$106,560 -0.4%
    2024$8,772 $106,980 -4.5%
    2023-- $112,020 +3.8%
    2022-- $107,880 +21.1%
    2021-- $89,100 +11.2%
    2020$7,870 +6.2%$80,160
    2019$7,408 +3.1%$80,160 +133.4%
    2018$7,183 +7.3%$34,338 +4.5%
    2017$6,695 +9.4%$32,844
    2016$6,119 $32,844 +2.2%
    2015$6,119 +74%$32,149 +6%
    2014$3,517 $30,330 +6%
    2013-- $28,615 +4.5%
    2012-- $27,370
    2011-- $27,370 +2.2%
    2010-- $26,791 +6%
    2009-- $25,275 +6%
    2008-- $23,846 +4.5%
    2007-- $22,809
    2006-- $22,809 +20%
    2002-- $19,008
    2001-- $19,008 +2.2%
    2000-- $18,606
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Kensington

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