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    • Price cut: $40K (6/23)
    $749,000

    494 E 53rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203

    2beds
    1,214sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1920
    2,000 Square Feet Lot
    $739,500 Zestimate®
    $617/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Warm and well-kept interior
    494 E 53 St, East Flatbush, Brooklyn Welcome to this beautifully maintained one-family home nestled in the heart of the desirable East Flatbush section of Brooklyn. This charming 2-bedroom residence offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and long-term value. Enter inside to find a warm and well-kept interior with spacious living areas and a finished basement ideal for additional space, a recreation area, home office. Outside, enjoy the convenience of a private driveway with room for up to 4 vehicles — a rare find in Brooklyn. This property also features solar panels that help provide electricity and improve energy efficiency, adding both savings and sustainability to your everyday living. Situated on a beautiful, quiet block in East Flatbush, this home offers a peaceful residential feel while remaining close to shopping, transportation, schools, and local amenities. A wonderful opportunity to own a move-in-ready home in one of Brooklyn’s established neighborhoods. This home is sold As Is- No Warranty and No Representation
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    BHHS Fillmore R.E. 718-272-6666,

    Shelley Ann Worrell (718) 272-6666,

    Rafael M. Lantigua Jr 347-277-9004,

    BHHS Fillmore R.E.

    Source: BNYMLS,MLS#: 501318MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Oil, Solar, Steam/Radiator
      Cooling
      • Has cooling: Yes
      Appliances
      • Included: Washer, Electric Water Heater
      • Laundry: Laundry Area
      Features
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
      • Basement: Finished,Separate Entrance
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,214
      • Total interior livable area: 1,214 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Private Drive, 4 Spaces, Detached Garage
      • Has garage: Yes
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      Lot
      • Size: 2,000 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 20x100
      • Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Irregular Lot
      Details
      • Foundation area: 533
      • Parcel number: 047370019
      • Zoning: R4
      • Special conditions: Arm's Length

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Brick Veneer, Brick, Masonry
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      • Roof: Rubber
      Condition
      • Year built: 1920

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 110 V, Circuit Breakers

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Brooklyn
      Location
      • Region: Brooklyn

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $617/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $740,000
      • Annual tax amount: $4,591
      • Date on market: 5/13/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 60 days

        Estimated market value

        $739,500

        $703,000 - $776,000

        $3,061/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/23/2026Price change$749,000-5.1%$617/sqft
        Source: BNYMLS #501318 Report a problem
        5/13/2026Listed for sale$789,000$650/sqft
        Source: BNYMLS #501318 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,586 +4.7%$44,400 +12.5%
        2024$5,334 $39,480 +3.5%
        2023-- $38,160 +12%
        2022-- $34,080 +6.2%
        2021-- $32,100 +19.7%
        2020$4,966 +6%$26,820 +13.5%
        2019$4,685 +7.3%$23,640 +13.2%
        2018$4,368 +2.6%$20,880
        2017$4,256 +5%$20,880 +0.8%
        2016$4,052 $20,723 +6%
        2015$4,052 +69.4%$19,550 +6%
        2014$2,392 $18,444 +6%
        2013-- $17,400 -0.7%
        2012-- $17,520 -1%
        2011-- $17,700 0%
        2010-- $17,706 +6%
        2009-- $16,704 +5.2%
        2008-- $15,873 +6%
        2007-- $14,976
        2006-- $14,976 +1.5%
        2005-- $14,755 +6%
        2004-- $13,920 +5.2%
        2003-- $13,228 +6%
        2002-- $12,480
        2001-- $12,480 +1.5%
        2000-- $12,296
        Find assessor info on the county website

        Monthly payment

        Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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        HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
        Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: East Flatbush

        Getting around

        89 / 100
        Very Walkable
        60 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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