Welcome to 491 Court Street. This approximately 20 wide three-fam residential/mixed-use building is located in prime Carroll Gardens. As is, the property boasts over 3,000 square feet of interior space, divided among three residential units and a spacious cellar. In addition, the property has an ample and sun filled rear garden. The property will be delivered vacant and is move-in ready for the right end-user with tremendous income potential!!! For those with more project experience, bring your architect, as the total buildable square footage is well over 4,500 square feet providing the blank canvas for the development or renovation of your dreams. Located on the ever-vibrant Court Street. This property is steps from the surrounding iconic eateries and shops of Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill and a quick walk to all the new and exciting breweries and nightlife of Gowanus and Red Hook. The property offers and incredible opportunity to live, work and or invest. Heavy foot traffic, easy access to the F/G train, Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, Brooklyn & Manhattan Bridges. ***Pro-forma income/expense available upon request. 2021-02-09
Sold for $2,100,000
$2,100,000
491 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
5beds
3baths
3,275sqft
MultiFamily
Built in 1931
-- sqft lot
$3,495,000 Zestimate®
$641/sqft
$6,134 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,495,000
$2.94M - $4.16M
$6,134/mo
Zestimate® history
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,275 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 1,560 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 004740004
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1931
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2026 | Sold | $2,100,000+10.5%$641/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2021 | Sold | $1,900,000-5%$580/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2020 | Pending sale | $2,000,000$611/sqft |
Source: Engel and Volkers Brownstone Brooklyn Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2020 | Listed for sale | $2,000,000$611/sqft |
Source: Engel and Volkers Brownstone Brooklyn Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,147 +4.6% | $138,120 +4.6% |
| 2024 | $6,832 | $132,060 -4% |
| 2023 | -- | $137,520 -8.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $150,660 -8.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $165,240 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $6,354 +5.9% | $159,180 -3.7% |
| 2019 | $6,000 +7.2% | $165,300 +517.7% |
| 2018 | $5,598 +2.6% | $26,762 |
| 2017 | $5,455 +2.9% | $26,762 +0.9% |
| 2016 | $5,300 | $26,512 +6% |
| 2015 | $5,300 +74.1% | $25,014 +5.9% |
| 2014 | $3,045 | $23,620 +5.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $22,302 |
| 2012 | -- | $22,302 +0.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $22,094 +6% |
| 2010 | -- | $20,845 +5.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $19,684 +5.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $18,585 |
| 2007 | -- | $18,585 +0.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $18,412 +6% |
| 2005 | -- | $17,371 +5.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $16,404 +5.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $15,488 |
| 2002 | -- | $15,488 +0.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $15,344 +6% |
| 2000 | -- | $14,476 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Carroll Gardens
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Ps 58 The CarrollGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative StudiesGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.3 mi



