Charming Brick Single-Family with Garage & Driveway – Incredible Potential in a Growing Neighborhood!
Welcome to this solid brick single-family home offering generous space, classic charm, and tons of upside in one of the area's most promising neighborhoods.
Inside, you'll find a spacious layout featuring three bedrooms, a comfortable living room, formal dining room, and a well-appointed kitchen—ready for your personal touch and updates. A separate guest suite with its own bedroom, full kitchen, and bathroom provides fantastic flexibility—perfect for extended family, a home office, or future rental potential (where permitted).
Enjoy the convenience of garage parking and a private driveway, a rare find that adds to the home’s overall value and ease of living.
While this home does need some cosmetic work, it’s full of character and offers tremendous potential for buyers looking to create their dream space or make a smart investment in an up-and-coming community with shifting demographics and strong growth.
Don't miss out—opportunities like this don't last long! Schedule your private tour today.
For sale
$709,999
712 E 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210
3beds
1,710sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1940
1,800 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$415/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Garage parkingClassic charmGenerous spacePrivate drivewayFormal dining roomSpacious layoutSeparate guest suite
- 467 days
- 408
- 14
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
eRealty Advisors, Inc 914-712-6330,
Joshua M. Harris 347-664-6289
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 864036
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Radiant, Other
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Other
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,710
- Total interior livable area: 1,710 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 1,800 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 049860027
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $415/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $34,500
- Annual tax amount: $6,095
- Date on market: 5/19/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 452 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2025 | Price change | $709,999-8.4%$415/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Price change | $775,000-3.1%$453/sqft |
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| 3/31/2025 | Price change | $799,999-5.9%$468/sqft |
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| 7/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $850,000+166.2%$497/sqft |
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| 3/9/2004 | Sold | $319,300$187/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,665 +4.7% | $40,740 +18.1% |
| 2024 | $6,365 | $34,500 -12.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $39,240 +16.4% |
| 2022 | -- | $33,720 |
| 2021 | -- | $33,720 -8.9% |
| 2020 | $5,629 +6.3% | $37,020 +14.9% |
| 2019 | $5,293 +1.6% | $32,220 +29.3% |
| 2018 | $5,212 +4.1% | $24,914 +1.5% |
| 2017 | $5,004 +11.3% | $24,549 |
| 2016 | $4,497 | $24,549 +5.2% |
| 2015 | $4,497 +74.7% | $23,325 +6% |
| 2014 | $2,574 | $22,006 +6% |
| 2013 | -- | $20,762 +1.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $20,458 |
| 2011 | -- | $20,458 +5.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $19,438 +6% |
| 2009 | -- | $18,339 +6% |
| 2008 | -- | $17,302 +1.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $17,049 |
| 2006 | -- | $17,049 +5.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $16,199 +6% |
| 2004 | -- | $15,283 +6% |
| 2003 | -- | $14,419 +1.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $14,208 |
| 2001 | -- | $14,208 +5.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $13,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: East Flatbush
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ps 161 Crown (The)
- Middle: Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts
- High: Academy Of Hospitality And Tourism
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




