All-brick 2-family home offering incredible versatility and income potential! This well-maintained property features 6 bedrooms across two units plus a full finished basement with walk-out access.
Conveniently located in a diverse and vibrant neighborhood, this home is just 5 minutes from public transportation, making commuting simple and accessible. Liberty Avenue is also only 5 minutes away, giving you quick access to shopping, grocery stores, restaurants, and everyday essentials. A fantastic opportunity to own a multi-family property in a prime, convenient location with endless potential!
Pending
Price cut: $25K (6/25)
$975,000
439 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208
6beds
1,720sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$567/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 84 days |
- 233 |
- 3 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mega Homes Realty Inc 718-392-5635,
Tasmiah A. Chowdhury 917-915-2533
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1003840
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Features
- First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Open Kitchen
- Basement: Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,720
- Total interior livable area: 1,720 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Lot
- Size: 2,000 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 042900011
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $567/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $50,640
- Annual tax amount: $4,382
- Date on market: 5/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 83 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Pending sale | $975,000$567/sqft |
Source:  OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1003840 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2026 | Price change | $975,000-2.5%$567/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $999,999-5.7%$581/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #999340 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,060,000-3.2%$616/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $1,095,000$637/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #889580 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $1,095,000-8%$637/sqft |
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| 7/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,190,000+81.7%$692/sqft |
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| 6/27/2017 | Sold | $655,000-0.8%$381/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2017 | Listing removed | $659,999$384/sqft |
Source: One of A Kind Realty Inc #2892624 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2017 | Listed for sale | $659,999+149.1%$384/sqft |
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| 7/22/2016 | Sold | $265,000$154/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,436 -0.4% | $50,640 +10% |
| 2024 | $4,454 | $46,020 -8.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $50,340 +8.3% |
| 2022 | -- | $46,500 +5.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $44,220 +7.1% |
| 2020 | $3,943 +0.8% | $41,280 +8.3% |
| 2019 | $3,912 +28.9% | $38,100 +145.4% |
| 2016 | $3,036 | $15,525 |
| 2015 | $3,036 +83.8% | $15,525 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $1,652 | $15,400 +6% |
| 2013 | -- | $14,529 +6% |
| 2012 | -- | $13,708 +6% |
| 2011 | -- | $12,938 |
| 2010 | -- | $12,938 +0.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $12,834 +6% |
| 2008 | -- | $12,108 +6% |
| 2007 | -- | $11,424 +6% |
| 2006 | -- | $10,782 |
| 2005 | -- | $10,782 +0.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $10,695 +6% |
| 2003 | -- | $10,090 +6% |
| 2002 | -- | $9,520 +6% |
| 2001 | -- | $8,985 |
| 2000 | -- | $8,985 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: East New York
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Ps 224 Hale A WoodruffGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Van Siclen Community Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10The School For Classics: An Academy Of ThinkersGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School
- Middle: East New York Middle Sch-Excellence
- High: Cypress Hills Collegiate Prep School
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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