brooklyn-real is excited to present the exclusive sale of 487 Henry Street. This beautful four family federal brick townhouse in Cobble Hill's historic district boasts 22 feet in width on a 100 foot lot, plus there is over 1000 square feet of FAR available to build on.
There are so many possibilities; leave it as a four family, convert to a duplex plus 2 rentals, a double duplex or it would make an incredible one family residence.
In its present configuration, the garden level has one bedroom plus a windowed den and a spacious living/dining area which leads out to a beautiful southeast facing outdoor oasis. The parlor level boasts high ceilings and an open living and dining area plus a home office. The top 2 floors have been reconfigured with kitchens in the center, bedroom in the back, and spacious living room and den which could easily be converted to two bedrooms. The building will be delivered vacant.
Cobble Hill is a charming neighborhood known for its historic and picturesque streets and vibrant community atmosphere. It is filled with wonderful restaurants, cafes, boutique shops, and parks and is close to Carroll Gardens, Columbia Street Waterfront, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Prospect Park and everything else Brooklyn and Manhattan have to offer.
It is with your vision that this grand property built in the 1840's will continue to maintain its historic place in this quaint neighborhood originally named for the cobblestones of Brooklyn.
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Sold
$4,650,000
487 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
4beds
3,806sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1915
-- sqft lot
$13,021,000 Zestimate®
$1,222/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$13,021,000
$12.37M - $13.67M
Not available
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Listed by:
Mary Larosa Lederer,
Brooklyn Real Inc
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1679751
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,806
- Total interior livable area: 3,806 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 003230004
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Cobble Hill
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,222/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,264,000
- Annual tax amount: $18,300
- Date on market: 9/10/2023
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2026 | Listing removed | $69,500$18/sqft |
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| 8/8/2026 | Listing removed | $14,250,000$3,744/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Listed for rent | $69,500$18/sqft |
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| 4/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $14,250,000+206.5%$3,744/sqft |
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| 4/2/2024 | Sold | $4,650,000-2.1%$1,222/sqft |
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| 11/10/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/7/2023 | Pending sale | $4,750,000$1,248/sqft |
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| 11/7/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/17/2023 | Pending sale | $4,750,000$1,248/sqft |
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| 10/17/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/23/2023 | Pending sale | $4,750,000$1,248/sqft |
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| 9/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $4,750,000$1,248/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,979 +0.4% | $1,018,800 +6.6% |
| 2024 | $19,891 | $955,800 +20% |
| 2023 | -- | $796,500 -17.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $960,750 -15% |
| 2021 | -- | $1,130,400 -7.1% |
| 2020 | $15,411 +0.9% | $1,217,250 +8.2% |
| 2019 | $15,266 | $1,125,360 +878.1% |
| 2018 | -- | $115,051 +5.3% |
| 2017 | $13,892 +6.6% | $109,223 +8% |
| 2016 | $13,038 | $101,133 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $13,038 +54% | $95,039 +0.9% |
| 2014 | $8,465 | $94,146 +6.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $88,501 +5.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $84,018 +8% |
| 2011 | -- | $77,795 +6.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $73,107 +0.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $72,420 +6.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $68,078 +5.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $64,652 +31.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $49,237 +7.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $45,631 +1.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $45,103 +8% |
| 2003 | -- | $41,763 +6.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $39,127 +3.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $37,875 +7.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $35,101 |
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Neighborhood: Cobble Hill
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