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  • $741,500

    497 E 40th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203

    3beds
    1,264sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1920
    2,000 Square Feet Lot
    $741,500 Zestimate®
    $587/sqft
    $4,812 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $741,500

    $704,000 - $779,000

    $4,812/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Fully finished basementCustom half bathFully detached garageCustom kitchenHardwood flooring throughoutCustom backsplashHeart of east flatbush

    This beautiful 1 family brick house is in the heart of East Flatbush! Upon entering you will find a very large living room with 3 oversized windows that allow for plenty of day light to fill the room. Hardwood flooring throughout. To the rear of the house is a custom kitchen with plenty of cabinet space & all new appliances. The kitchen is fully upgraded w/granite countertops and custom backsplash. Rear yard access from the kitchen. There is a custom half bath on the first floor right off the kitchen. The upstairs offers a fully renovated custom bathroom w/ full bath. 3 large well appointed bedrooms. Offers plenty of daylight. Fully finished basement very large and spacious. Home also has 9 ft. ceilings throughout! Fully detached garage. Rare opportunity to own your own home in East Flatbush!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,264 sqft

    Property

    Lot
    • Size: 2,000 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 049570079

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1920

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Brooklyn

    Other

    Other facts
    • Residential Style: Two Story
    • Sewer Type: Municipal
    • Water Source Type: Municipal
    • Garage Type: Yes
    • HOA or Building Fee: 0.00
    • Family Room: yes
    • Entry Foyer: yes

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/9/2023Sold$650,000-3.7%$514/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/17/2023Pending sale$675,000$534/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy Report a problem
    2/5/2023Price change$675,000-1.5%$534/sqft
    Source: BNYMLS #466809 Report a problem
    12/26/2022Price change$685,000-1.4%$542/sqft
    Source: BNYMLS #466809 Report a problem
    12/15/2022Price change$695,000-0.1%$550/sqft
    Source: BNYMLS #466809 Report a problem
    11/12/2022Price change$695,999-0.6%$551/sqft
    Source: BNYMLS #466809 Report a problem
    10/19/2022Price change$699,999-0.7%$554/sqft
    Source: BNYMLS #466809 Report a problem
    10/14/2022Price change$704,999-0.7%$558/sqft
    Source: BNYMLS #466809 Report a problem
    9/19/2022Listed for sale$710,000+25.7%$562/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy Report a problem
    10/12/2017Sold$565,000-5.7%$447/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/20/2017Price change$599,000+9.1%$474/sqft
    Source: My Home Advisors Report a problem
    6/21/2017Price change$549,000-3.5%$434/sqft
    Source: My Home Advisors Report a problem
    3/29/2017Price change$569,000-5%$450/sqft
    Source: My Home Advisors Report a problem
    3/4/2017Listed for sale$599,000+84.3%$474/sqft
    Source: My Home Advisors Report a problem
    1/5/2017Sold$325,000-13.3%$257/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/21/2016Listed for sale$375,000+59.6%$297/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/7/2016Sold$234,900-14.6%$186/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/8/2015Listing removed$275,000$218/sqft
    Source: Ter-Rod Realty LLC #4515902 Report a problem
    4/19/2015Listed for sale$275,000$218/sqft
    Source: Ter-Rod Realty LLC #4515902 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,829 +3.6%$38,340 -4.3%
    2024$5,629 $40,080 -5.6%
    2023-- $42,480 +21.9%
    2022-- $34,860 +1.9%
    2021-- $34,200 +4.6%
    2020$5,182 +4.8%$32,700 +3.2%
    2019$4,943 +7.3%$31,680 +43.8%
    2018$4,609 +4.5%$22,032 +1.9%
    2017$4,408 +10.5%$21,626 +6%
    2016$3,989 $20,402
    2015$3,989 +78%$20,402 +4.8%
    2014$2,241 $19,461 +6%
    2013-- $18,360 +1.9%
    2012-- $18,022 +6%
    2011-- $17,002
    2010-- $17,002 +0.8%
    2009-- $16,873 +6%
    2008-- $15,919 +6%
    2007-- $15,019 +6%
    2006-- $14,169
    2005-- $14,169 +0.8%
    2004-- $14,061 +6%
    2003-- $13,266 +6%
    2002-- $12,516 +6%
    2001-- $11,808
    2000-- $11,808

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    Neighborhood: East Flatbush

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