Welcome to this well-positioned semi-attached two-family brick home in the heart of Kensington. This spacious two-family residence offers a flexible layout with a 2-bedroom apartment over a 3-bedroom apartment, providing multiple possibilities for living arrangements or rental income.
The first floor features a 2-bedroom layout with a comfortable living room, eat-in kitchen, and full bathroom. A front sunroom provides additional versatile space that can be used as a home office, reading area, or sitting room.
The second floor offers a generous 3-bedroom apartment with a full bathroom and a front balcony that provides additional outdoor space and natural light.
The property's two-family configuration and five-bedroom layout offer flexibility for owner-occupancy, rental income, or other permitted uses. The home also includes a 2-car garage and a shared driveway approximately 12 feet wide.
Conveniently located in Kensington, the property is near neighborhood markets, restaurants, cafés, schools, parks, and public transportation. The nearby F train stations at Ditmas Avenue and Church Avenue provide access to Manhattan and other parts of Brooklyn. Schools in the area include P.S. 179 Kensington, along with other educational options.
With its two-family configuration, five bedrooms, front sunroom, second-floor balcony, garage, shared driveway, and convenient access to transportation and neighborhood amenities, 489 E 3rd Street offers a versatile opportunity in an established Brooklyn neighborhood.
Active
$1,690,000
489 E 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
5beds
2,360sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$1,782,500 Zestimate®
$716/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Front balconyNatural lightSemi-attached two-family brick homeEat-in kitchenFront sunroom
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Remax Edge 929-291-9897,
Dan Dong
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1843703
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,360
- Total interior livable area: 2,360 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Details
- Parcel number: 053720081
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kensington
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $716/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,409,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,497
- Date on market: 8/26/2026
Estimated market value
$1,782,500
$1.53M - $2.07M
$3,145/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,690,000$716/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,497 +4.7% | $84,540 -8.6% |
| 2024 | $9,069 | $92,460 +7.2% |
| 2023 | -- | $86,220 +22.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $70,560 +3.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $68,400 -11.9% |
| 2020 | $3,562 +7.2% | $77,640 +20.4% |
| 2019 | $3,323 -55.2% | $64,500 +81.7% |
| 2018 | $7,426 +6.1% | $35,498 +3.4% |
| 2017 | $7,000 +14.9% | $34,338 |
| 2016 | $6,093 | $34,338 +3.3% |
| 2015 | $6,093 +65.3% | $33,237 +6% |
| 2014 | $3,687 | $31,356 +6% |
| 2013 | -- | $29,582 +3.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $28,615 |
| 2011 | -- | $28,615 +3.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $27,698 +6% |
| 2009 | -- | $26,131 +6% |
| 2008 | -- | $24,652 +3.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $23,846 |
| 2006 | -- | $23,846 +3.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $23,082 +6% |
| 2004 | -- | $21,776 +6% |
| 2003 | -- | $20,544 +3.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $19,872 |
| 2001 | -- | $19,872 +3.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $19,235 |
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