Welcome to 981 East 42nd Street, a detached one-family home nestled on a beautiful, tree-lined block in the heart of Flatlands, Brooklyn. Situated on a 20x100 lot, this property offers approximately 1,326 square feet of living space with a traditional layout well-suited for everyday living and entertaining. 3-bedrooms converted to 2 Ginormous bedrooms offer added flexibility to suit your needs. The home features abundant natural light throughout, creating a warm and inviting interior. Additional highlights include a full basement providing ample space for storage, recreation, or potential expansion, as well as a shared driveway and garage for convenient off-street parking. Built in 1925, the property offers an excellent opportunity to maintain its original character while incorporating modern updates. Ideally located near shopping, dining, schools, parks, and public transportation. This is a great opportunity to own in one of Brooklyn’s established residential neighborhoods. Call today for a private tour.
In contract
$729,000
981 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11210
3beds
1,344sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$722,400 Zestimate®
$542/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Abundant natural light throughoutBeautiful tree-lined blockOriginal character
- 168 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Madison Estates Sotheby's International Realty 917-951-1087,
Charles Dalessandro
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1823834
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,344
- Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Other
- Exterior features: Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 077460022
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: East Flatbush
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $542/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $830,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,160
- Date on market: 4/22/2026
Estimated market value
$722,400
$686,000 - $759,000
$3,965/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Contingent | $729,000$542/sqft |
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| 7/30/2026 | Pending sale | $729,000$542/sqft |
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| 6/17/2026 | Price change | $729,000-2.7%$542/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Price change | $749,000-4.6%$557/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $785,000-15.1%$584/sqft |
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| 10/23/2020 | Sold | $925,000$688/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,955 +4.7% | $49,800 +12.9% |
| 2024 | $5,687 | $44,100 +10.2% |
| 2023 | -- | $40,020 -0.9% |
| 2022 | -- | $40,380 +14.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $35,220 +8.3% |
| 2020 | $4,025 +8% | $32,520 +19.4% |
| 2019 | $3,726 -20% | $27,240 +22.4% |
| 2018 | $4,657 +8.8% | $22,260 +6% |
| 2017 | $4,281 +20.6% | $21,000 -7.7% |
| 2016 | $3,551 | $22,740 -3.1% |
| 2015 | $3,551 +59% | $23,459 +6% |
| 2014 | $2,234 | $22,132 +6% |
| 2013 | -- | $20,880 +0.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $20,700 -10.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $23,078 +6% |
| 2010 | -- | $21,772 +5% |
| 2009 | -- | $20,736 +1.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $20,466 +6% |
| 2007 | -- | $19,308 +0.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $19,232 +6% |
| 2005 | -- | $18,144 +5% |
| 2004 | -- | $17,280 +1.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $17,055 +6% |
| 2002 | -- | $16,090 +0.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $16,027 +6% |
| 2000 | -- | $15,120 |
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