$1,499,000

255 E 21st St Brooklyn, NY 11226

Flatbush Neighborhood

Estimated payment $9,117/month

Total Views 4,635
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
747 Sq Ft
$2,007 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Patio
  • 1 Car Garage
  • P.S. 245 Rated A-

About This Home

Charming English Revival townhouse awaits your personal renovation!

Built in 1917 and designed by the renowned architects Slee & Bryson, this exceptional townhouse is primed for your personal renovations, allowing you to create your dream home. Nestled in the Kenmore-Albemarle Terrace Historic District of Victorian Flatbush, it is situated on a serene cul-de-sac surrounded by Georgian Revival townhouses and is proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

This single-family brick townhouse boasts a spacious triplex layout featuring five bedrooms and 2.5 baths, showcasing delightful original details such as original crafted woodwork, wainscoting, built in corner curio cabinets in dining room, intricate plaster moldings, built-in features, and herringbone parquet floors.

Upon entering, you are greeted by a gracious center hall that leads to a roomy living area complete with a wood-burning fireplace. Adjacent to this is a formal dining room, adorned with wainscoting and large original windows that invite an abundance of natural light. The kitchen is designed for functionality and flows seamlessly into a private garden patio, perfect for entertaining.

This home also includes a garage and private parking.

Located in a charming, quiet corner of Flatbush, this townhouse borders both Prospect park South and Prospect Lefferts Garden and offers a quick 20-minute commute to Manhattan via the B & Q trains at Church Avenue.

Listing Agent

Vera Capozucca

Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC License #30CA0515339

Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,000

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 1,790 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 91.00x19.67

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Assigned Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Laundry in unit

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • No Cooling

Community Details

  • Flatbush Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 0016 / 01824

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,000

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property SubType: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Flatbush
  • Architectural Style: Walk-Up
  • Entry Level: 1
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Interior Features: Smoke Free
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Rooms (Total): 10
  • Basement: No
  • Basement: Other

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • View: Other
  • View: No
  • Patio/Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Green Building Features: Green Building
  • Cooling: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Interest: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area: 1789.97
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 91.00x19.67

Rental Info

  • Land Lease: No

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Units: 1
  • Total Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1917

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 01824
  • Tax Lot: 0016
  • Tax Annual: 9000.0

Multi Family

  • Building Area Units: Square Feet

Map

Range of Values:

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $8,916 $111,600 $22,800 $88,800
2023 $8,916 $136,620 $22,800 $113,820
2022 $8,796 $114,720 $22,800 $91,920
2021 $8,599 $88,560 $22,800 $65,760
2020 $8,599 $71,640 $22,800 $48,840
2019 $7,445 $71,640 $22,800 $48,840
2018 $7,243 $36,991 $9,321 $27,670
2017 $7,057 $36,091 $9,810 $26,281
2016 $6,355 $34,049 $9,521 $24,528
2015 $3,887 $32,122 $13,461 $18,661
2014 $3,887 $30,826 $15,505 $15,321
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/27/2025 03/27/25 For Sale $1,499,000 -- $2,007 / Sq Ft
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

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Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS20012290

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 05102-0098

New York Kings County Brooklyn 11226 Flatbush

255 E 21st St, Brooklyn, NY

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Vera Capozucca
Listing Agent
Vera Capozucca
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Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC
(929) 305-0836