Welcome to this charming two-family home on one of the most beautiful and desirable blocks in Manhattan Beach. Situated just two blocks from the beach and mere footsteps away from the Sheepshead Bay Canal, this home is a foundation for luxury living in its own private oasis, with all of the conveniences of shopping, transportation, and recreation just outside. The two-family, three-bedroom over two-bedroom construction makes the home ideal for a mother-daughter, an additional tenant for income, or a single-family conversion. Spacious front and backyards feature beautiful landscaping and greenery, while the private driveway can accommodate multiple vehicles. The home sitting on an oversized 40x108 lot is a rare opportunity to make this the place of your dreams.
For sale
Price cut: $165K (6/12)
$1,325,000
59 Amherst St, Brooklyn, NY 11235
5beds
2,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
4,320 Square Feet Lot
$1,276,300 Zestimate®
$510/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful landscaping and greenerySpacious front and backyards
- 56 days |
- 787 |
- 23 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
PODS AND CASTLES REALTY LTD 718-532-3022,
Gabriel Goldenberg 718-532-3022
Source: NY State MLS,MLS#: 11742884
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Breakfast Room, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, First Floor Bathroom, First Floor Master Bedroom, Formal Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Library, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Media Room, Private Guest Room, Study
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Heating
- Gas, Baseboard, Steam
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partial,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,850
- Total interior livable area: 2,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Covered Porch, Enclosed Porch, Open Porch, Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal, Ocean, Private, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal,Ocean,Water
- Frontage length: 0
Lot
- Size: 4,320 Square Feet
- Features: Trees, Near Bus, Near Train
Details
- Parcel number: 087270042
- Lease amount: $0
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 2013
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Amps(0)
- Sewer: Municipal
- Water: Municipal
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Manhattan Beach
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $510/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,380,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,567
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
- Date available: 05/13/2026
Estimated market value
$1,276,300
$1.21M - $1.34M
$5,462/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Price change | $1,325,000-11.1%$510/sqft |
Source: NY State MLS #11742884 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,490,000+14899900%$573/sqft |
Source: NY State MLS #11742884 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2022 | Sold | $10 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,567 +4.7% | $82,800 -4.8% |
| 2024 | $11,053 | $86,940 -14.3% |
| 2023 | -- | $101,400 -6.8% |
| 2022 | -- | $108,780 -1.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $110,160 +19.6% |
| 2020 | $4,482 +6.9% | $92,100 -2.4% |
| 2019 | $4,195 -53.7% | $94,320 +117.6% |
| 2018 | $9,069 +8% | $43,352 +5.2% |
| 2017 | $8,400 +146.5% | $41,205 |
| 2016 | $3,408 | $41,205 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $3,408 +78.8% | $40,482 +5.9% |
| 2014 | $1,905 | $38,218 +5.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $36,127 +5.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $34,338 |
| 2011 | -- | $34,338 +1.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $33,735 +5.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $31,849 +5.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $30,106 +5.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $28,615 |
| 2006 | -- | $28,615 +1.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $28,113 +5.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $26,541 +5.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $25,089 +5.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $23,846 |
| 2001 | -- | $23,846 +1.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $23,428 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Manhattan Beach
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Ps 195 Manhattan BeachGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Jhs 14 Shell BankGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10Leon M Goldstein High School For The SciencesGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: New York City Geographic District #21
Source: NY State MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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