This magnificent 4 story brownstone is located on one of the best tree-lined blocks in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Quiet one-way street lined with 4 story gorgeous brownstones.
Original details galore: moldings, cherry wood wainscoting, 6 original fireplaces, pocket doors, etc..
Total of 5 levels: 4 stories and a cellar. Tall ceilings in the cellar. Lot size 20 x 100. Building size 20 x 42 + extension. Spacious clean backyard.
Short walk to fine dining on Lewis avenue - Saraghina, LunAtico and Peaches, to mention just a few.
Short walk to A, C trains. Also walkable to J, M, Z.
The property is vacant, needs complete renovation, can be rebuilt as a legal one, two or three family. Ideal for a brownstone enthusiast looking to do the renovation to their liking and call Bedford Stuyvesant home.
This property comes with CONH already obtained by the seller. Looking for a cash buyer or 203K. Potential is enormous.
Sold for $2,375,000
$2,375,000
497 Madison St, Brooklyn, NY 11221
6beds
3,450sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1931
2,000 Square Feet Lot
$3,016,600 Zestimate®
$688/sqft
$6,784 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,016,600
$2.62M - $3.53M
$6,784/mo
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2025 | Sold | $2,375,000-5%$688/sqft |
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| 5/22/2025 | Contingent | $2,499,000$724/sqft |
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| 4/9/2025 | Price change | $2,499,000-3.7%$724/sqft |
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| 1/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,595,000-3.7%$752/sqft |
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| 10/28/2024 | Listing removed | $2,695,000$781/sqft |
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| 8/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,695,000$781/sqft |
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| 8/12/2024 | Listing removed | $2,695,000$781/sqft |
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| 7/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,695,000-10%$781/sqft |
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| 1/12/2024 | Listing removed | $2,995,000$868/sqft |
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| 11/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000+130.4%$868/sqft |
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| 11/9/2022 | Sold | $1,300,000-13%$377/sqft |
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| 9/2/2022 | Pending sale | $1,495,000$433/sqft |
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| 8/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000+475%$433/sqft |
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| 1/25/2014 | Listing removed | $260,000$75/sqft |
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| 1/21/2014 | Listed for sale | $260,000-34.8%$75/sqft |
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| 10/13/2012 | Listing removed | $399,000$116/sqft |
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| 8/28/2012 | Listed for sale | $399,000-0.2%$116/sqft |
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| 6/1/2012 | Listing removed | $399,999$116/sqft |
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| 5/25/2012 | Listing removed | $399 |
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| 5/25/2012 | Listed for sale | $399,999$116/sqft |
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| 5/24/2012 | Listed for rent | $399 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,898 +4.7% | $78,720 +4.6% |
| 2024 | $4,677 | $75,240 -4% |
| 2023 | -- | $78,360 +9.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $71,820 +11.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $64,440 +8.4% |
| 2020 | $4,354 +6% | $59,460 +6% |
| 2019 | $4,108 +1.2% | $56,100 +189.1% |
| 2018 | $4,060 +3.4% | $19,407 +0.8% |
| 2017 | $3,926 +10.5% | $19,257 +6% |
| 2016 | $3,553 | $18,169 +6% |
| 2015 | $3,553 +62.1% | $17,143 +6% |
| 2014 | $2,191 | $16,173 |
| 2013 | -- | $16,173 +0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $16,048 +6% |
| 2011 | -- | $15,141 +6% |
| 2010 | -- | $14,286 +6% |
| 2009 | -- | $13,478 |
| 2008 | -- | $13,478 +0.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $13,374 +6% |
| 2006 | -- | $12,618 +6% |
| 2005 | -- | $11,905 +6% |
| 2004 | -- | $11,232 |
| 2003 | -- | $11,232 +0.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $11,145 +6% |
| 2001 | -- | $10,515 +6% |
| 2000 | -- | $9,921 |
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Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant
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- 1/10Boys and Girls High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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