Welcome to 98 79th Street, a beautiful 3Bed/2Bath semi-detached pre-war brick townhouse with a garage and oversized backyard in prime Bay Ridge!
This expansive 2150 SF home is in move-in condition and is located on a lovely tree-lined street near the waterfront. Thoughtfully incorporating modern amenities, its exquisite pre-war details abound, including parquet floors with inlays, 10-foot-high ceilings, leaded glass windows, French doors, stained glass windows, banisters, and moldings, among others.
The parlor level has a bright and airy living room with soaring ceilings, built-ins, and a decorative fireplace. An archway and two stairs lead to the elevated formal dining room. A bathroom is on this level for added convenience.
The rear of the home features an oversized eat-in kitchen with abundant cabinetry; stone countertops; and new stainless-steel appliances (including dishwasher and microwave). Glass sliding doors lead to the spacious Trex deck overlooking the lush backyard garden complete with rose bushes and mature trees.
The upper level has 3 spacious bedrooms with tree-top views, a terrace off the back bedroom, floor-to-ceiling closets and an extra-large bathroom with a shower and a tub.
The lower level was thoughtfully finished to provide additional living space and has an exit at the rear. The mechanicals are also housed on this level along with abundant storage space, walk in closets, and a laundry room.
Other noteworthy items include: 5 split unit AC units, extra-large backyard and garden (lot is 123 feet deep); and charming front porch.
Located one block from Shore Road Park, basketball and tennis courts, ballfields, hiking/biking paths, playgrounds and dog runs and just minutes to a variety of local shops, restaurants, and subway, ferry, and express bus. This home is a special find - call today to schedule your showing and make this captivating home yours just in time to celebrate the holidays!
In contract
$1,550,000
98 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
3beds
2,150sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$1,518,100 Zestimate®
$721/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Decorative fireplaceOversized backyardLush backyard gardenTree-top viewsAbundant storage spaceFloor-to-ceiling closetsLaundry room
- 44 days
- 867
- 47
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Corcoran 917-572-9701,
Kevin Bartnik,
Gina Bartnik
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1846199
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,150
- Total interior livable area: 2,150 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Other, Deck, Terrace
- Exterior features: Balcony, Garden, Private Roof Deck, Terrace
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 059760036
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Roof Rights
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bay Ridge
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Laundry
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $721/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,351,000
- Annual tax amount: $12,792
- Date on market: 9/9/2026
Estimated market value
$1,518,100
$1.44M - $1.59M
$4,528/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2026 | Contingent | $1,550,000$721/sqft |
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| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,550,000$721/sqft |
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| 7/21/2026 | Listing removed | $1,550,000$721/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,550,000$721/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,674 +4.7% | $81,060 -3.2% |
| 2024 | $12,103 | $83,700 -4.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $87,720 +6.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $82,680 +1.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $81,300 +10.2% |
| 2020 | $10,971 +6.2% | $73,800 |
| 2019 | $10,333 +4.3% | $73,800 +55.8% |
| 2018 | $9,911 +2.8% | $47,376 +0.2% |
| 2017 | $9,641 +14% | $47,294 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $8,455 | $44,788 +1% |
| 2015 | $8,455 +63.8% | $44,356 +6% |
| 2014 | $5,161 | $41,847 +6% |
| 2013 | -- | $39,480 +0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $39,412 +5.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $37,324 +1% |
| 2010 | -- | $36,964 +6% |
| 2009 | -- | $34,873 +6% |
| 2008 | -- | $32,900 +0.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $32,844 +5.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $31,104 +1% |
| 2005 | -- | $30,804 +6% |
| 2004 | -- | $29,061 +6% |
| 2003 | -- | $27,417 +0.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $27,370 +5.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $25,920 +1% |
| 2000 | -- | $25,670 |
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