Largest townhouse on Fort Greene's best block.
Why live in someone else's dream when you can live in your own!
An expansive 22-foot wide townhouse encompassing 6,360sf over 5 floors and a full basement awaits your vision to create the ultimate statement for the next hundred years. Save valuable time and money by using the existing approved renovation plans or create your own vision.
Delivered vacant, the home is currently subdivided into a four-family from its original single-family layout. This 7-bedroom, 5-bath home has 10 fireplaces, soaring ceilings and original details throughout. Enjoy the 53-foot deep private garden.
Located on Fort Greene's best block, South Portland Avenue is a hidden oasis between Fort Greene Park and the destination shops and restaurants nearby.
Sold
$8,750,000
39 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
8beds
6,360sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1930
-- sqft lot
$8,553,200 Zestimate®
$1,376/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$8,553,200
$7.10M - $10.18M
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Zestimate® history
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Listed by:
Alex Mahgoub,
Compass,
Ramzis Hadzhi
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1689820
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,360
- Total interior livable area: 6,360 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Other
- Exterior features: Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 021000014
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fort Greene
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,376/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,239,000
- Annual tax amount: $17,016
- Date on market: 11/14/2023
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2025 | Sold | $8,750,000$1,376/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Contingent | $8,750,000$1,376/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $8,750,000+84.6%$1,376/sqft |
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| 6/10/2024 | Sold | $4,740,000-5.2%$745/sqft |
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| 3/22/2024 | Pending sale | $5,000,000$786/sqft |
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| 1/10/2024 | Price change | $5,000,000-13.8%$786/sqft |
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| 11/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $5,800,000+26.1%$912/sqft |
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| 8/6/2018 | Sold | $4,600,000-1.1%$723/sqft |
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| 5/25/2018 | Pending sale | $4,650,000$731/sqft |
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| 4/25/2018 | Price change | $4,650,000-5.1%$731/sqft |
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| 2/3/2018 | Listed for sale | $4,899,000$770/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,629 -0.5% | $1,457,550 +6.6% |
| 2024 | $18,715 | $1,367,550 +12.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $1,220,400 +1.8% |
| 2022 | -- | $1,199,250 +6.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $1,127,250 -8.3% |
| 2020 | $14,369 +0% | $1,229,850 +5.2% |
| 2019 | $14,363 | $1,169,100 +996.1% |
| 2018 | -- | $106,658 +3.2% |
| 2017 | $13,142 -13.5% | $103,327 +8% |
| 2016 | $15,187 | $95,700 +8% |
| 2015 | $15,187 +325.6% | $88,615 +0% |
| 2014 | $3,569 | $88,579 +8% |
| 2013 | -- | $82,045 +3.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $79,483 +8% |
| 2011 | -- | $73,616 +8% |
| 2010 | -- | $68,166 +0% |
| 2009 | -- | $68,138 +8% |
| 2008 | -- | $63,112 +3.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $61,141 +8% |
| 2006 | -- | $56,628 +8% |
| 2005 | -- | $52,436 +0% |
| 2004 | -- | $52,414 +8% |
| 2003 | -- | $48,548 +3.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $47,032 +8% |
| 2001 | -- | $43,560 +8% |
| 2000 | -- | $40,336 |
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Neighborhood: Fort Greene
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GreatSchools rating
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