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Stunning Single Family where Clinton Hill meets Bed Stuy
In the nuanced architectural landscape where Clinton Hill meets Bed-Stuy, a remarkable townhouse emerges as a testament to thoughtful design and elegance in a modern home. This 20-foot-wide single-family 1905 home creates a carefully choreographed living experience that seamlessly blends modern luxury with Brooklyn charm.
Wall-to-wall windows transform each room by casting sunlight across your living and entertainment spaces. Beautiful hardwood floors, spacious bedrooms and custom built-in solutions that speak of both functionality and refined taste.
The living room isn't merely a space—it's a statement in this home and the designer-curated staircases create architectural drama in a home where every corner tells a story of intentional design and form meeting function with breathtaking grace.
Five potential bedrooms are maximized by a private upper-level primary suite, with a generous bedroom, spa-style ensuite bath and sophisticated home office creating your personal, and more importantly, private, experience. The second floor delivers 3 brilliantly sunlit bedrooms and two over-sized bathrooms on a floor filled with sheer sunlight from both exposures.
A spacious living room for entertaining meets an expertly designed kitchen providing custom cabinetry, an over-sized stone island and fully integrated into the. Every dinner will feel like a magazine worthy indoor or outdoor experience. The chefs style kitchen and 20 foot wide South facing deck, perfectly compliments the landscaped backyard turned urban oasis. From the buffet style high bar to the breakfast nook, every inch has been designed for flare and functionality.
The lower-level provides an additional lounge and dining area that includes a wet bar. This versatile entertainment zone has been expertly crafted for hosting your next book club or cocktail hour. Additionally, a dedicated workout space completes the home's commitment to holistic living—a place where relaxation and entertainment blend harmoniously with style.
40 Madison Street isn't just a property—it's a lifestyle. Nestled between the historic narratives of Clinton Hill and Bed-Stuy, this townhouse represents the perfect intersection of Brooklyn's rich architectural heritage and contemporary design philosophy.
Features:
Wide Plan Oak Floors
Split-Systems HVAC
Over-sized Wooden Windows
Custom Millwork throughout
Kelley Wearsletter Lighting
Nero Marquina marble stone
Thermador Refrigerator & Freezer
Bertazzoni oven
Refinished backyard, premium pavers
Custom-built outdoor shed
New Entertainment deck
Dual vanity primary bath with window
Floor to Ceiling marble tiles
Free standing soaking tub &
Separate shower
Kholer Fixtures throughout
Stunning Single Family where Clinton Hill meets Bed Stuy
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Sold
$3,140,000
40 Madison St, Brooklyn, NY 11238
5beds
3,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
-- sqft lot
$3,251,200 Zestimate®
$981/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$3,251,200
$2.96M - $3.58M
Not available
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Buffet style high barOver-sized stone islandArchitectural dramaSophisticated home officeDedicated workout spaceRefinished backyard premium paversSpacious bedrooms
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Listed by:
Tricia Lee Riley,
SERHANT.,
Jeffrey St.Arromand
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1761938
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Media Room, Recreation Room
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,200
- Total interior livable area: 3,200 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 019890025
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1905
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bedford-Stuyvesant
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Fitness Center
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $981/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,899,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,796
- Date on market: 3/27/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2025 | Sold | $3,140,000-0.3%$981/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Contingent | $3,150,000$984/sqft |
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| 3/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,150,000+38.3%$984/sqft |
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| 4/15/2020 | Sold | $2,277,000-5.1%$712/sqft |
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| 1/4/2020 | Pending sale | $2,399,000$750/sqft |
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| 11/12/2019 | Price change | $2,399,000-4%$750/sqft |
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| 9/9/2019 | Listed for sale | $2,500,000+117.6%$781/sqft |
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| 7/17/2018 | Sold | $1,148,900+1190.9%$359/sqft |
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| 4/6/2015 | Listing removed | $1,950$1/sqft |
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| 3/4/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,950$1/sqft |
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| 12/7/1995 | Sold | $89,000$28/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,098 +4.7% | $173,940 +26.6% |
| 2024 | $5,823 | $137,400 +13.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $121,440 -8.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $132,240 +22.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $108,000 -5% |
| 2020 | $5,659 +122.2% | $113,640 +14% |
| 2019 | $2,547 +7% | $99,720 +776.8% |
| 2018 | $2,379 +8.6% | $11,373 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $2,191 +10.4% | $10,747 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $1,985 | $10,152 |
| 2015 | $1,985 +62.3% | $10,152 +1.3% |
| 2014 | $1,223 | $10,026 +5.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $9,478 +5.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $8,956 +5.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $8,460 |
| 2010 | -- | $8,460 +1.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $8,355 +5.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $7,899 +5.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $7,464 +5.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $7,050 |
| 2005 | -- | $7,050 +1.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $6,963 +5.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $6,583 +5.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $6,220 +5.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $5,875 |
| 2000 | -- | $5,875 |
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Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Ps 3 The Bedford VillageGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Urban Assembly Unison School (The)Grades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Bedford Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi