Seller's Agent in 2023
Jonah Cohen
Corcoran Group
(413) 429-6781
6 in this area
35 Total Sales
281 Skillman St Brooklyn, NY 11205
Bed-Stuy NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $488,000 - $2,890,961
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,093
Sq Ft
$963/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
As of June 2023Charming Two-Family with backyard guest cottage on the cusp of Clinton Hill and Bedford Stuyvesant. A block and a half from true Clinton Hill, 281 Skillman is on a side street between Lafayette and Dekalb Aves, a few short blocks to all of prime Clinton Hill's restaurants, bars and shops.
The home itself is a Two-Family, currently configured as an owners 2BR 1.5bath garden/parlor duplex + electrified and insulated backyard guest room/studio + basement, and a 2BR rental upstairs. The owner's kitchen and baths are renovated and modern, while the home retains many original antique details - marble mantles throughout, original flooring on the parlor, crown and plaster mouldings, pocket doors, antique wood door and window mouldings, original arched front doors, cornice and decorative exterior window surrounds. Parlor floor ceilings are 10ft, top floor 9ft 10", garden level just shy of 8ft.
Owner's kitchen is open floorplan with high-end stainless steel appliances and range hood, white Caesarstone, grey cabinetry, and an L-shaped island with seating. Large dining area and living room with a marble mantled decorative fireplace. Downstairs bathroom has washer/drier and stylish tilework. Middle floor bath has deep rectangular soaking tub/shower.
Interior of the home is approximately 2100sf and could be easily reconfigured into a generous Single Family Triplex with three to five bedrooms and three baths (see alternative upper floor on floorplan). The size of the lot would allow expansion of up to 3866sf, so plenty of options for a larger home as well.
The backyard is enormous - over 56ft deep, with pergola covered patio and garden areas and a separate backyard cottage/guest room/studio that is fully insulated and electrified. The backyard cottage has its own roof-deck as well.
Located around the corner from both Classon and Bedford G stops. A perfect location to enjoy all the amenities of Clinton Hill, without Clinton Hill's $3million+ prices. Current taxes a surprisingly low $2,724.48 per year ($227.04 a month!).
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,878
Year Built
- 1901
Lot Details
- 1,917
Home Design
Interior Spaces
- 2,093 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
- Washer Dryer Allowed
Community Details
- Bedford Stuyvesant Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Block 01942
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falkowitz Goldy | $483,526 | -- | |
| Mittelman Joel | $2,600,000 | -- | |
| Mittelman Joel | $2,600,000 | -- | |
| Reich Chaim | $2,400,000 | -- | |
| Reich Chaim | $2,400,000 | -- | |
| Barry Bridget | $1,790,500 | -- | |
| Barry Bridget | $1,790,500 | -- | |
| Starniri Jette | -- | -- | |
| Starniri Jette | -- | -- | |
| Starniri Brandon | $834,750 | -- | |
| Starniri Brandon | $834,750 | -- | |
| Avi Shendy Llc | -- | -- | |
| Basel Amira | $490,000 | -- | |
| Avi Shendy Llc | -- | -- | |
| Basel Amira | $490,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Mittelman Joel | $613,900 | |
| Previous Owner | Reich Chaim | $67,088 | |
| Previous Owner | Barry Bridget | $1,432,400 | |
| Previous Owner | Starniri Jette | $75,509 | |
| Previous Owner | Starniri Brandon | $767,190 | |
| Previous Owner | Starniri Brandon | $260,012 | |
| Previous Owner | Starniri Brandon | $533,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Basel Amira | $122,400 | |
| Previous Owner | Basel Amira | $318,500 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2023 06/22/23 | Sold | $2,400,000 | +9.1% | $1,147 / Sq Ft |
| 03/24/2023 03/24/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/14/2023 03/14/23 | For Sale | $2,200,000 | +22.9% | $1,051 / Sq Ft |
| 04/25/2019 04/25/19 | Sold | $1,790,500 | 0.0% | $855 / Sq Ft |
| 02/25/2019 02/25/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/13/2018 09/13/18 | For Sale | $1,790,500 | -- | $855 / Sq Ft |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $2,878 | $72,240 | $15,780 | $56,460 |
| 2023 | $2,888 | $86,820 | $15,780 | $71,040 |
| 2022 | $2,724 | $71,040 | $15,780 | $55,260 |
| 2021 | $2,664 | $77,880 | $15,780 | $62,100 |
| 2020 | $1,249 | $77,700 | $15,780 | $61,920 |
| 2019 | $2,498 | $84,960 | $15,780 | $69,180 |
| 2018 | $2,415 | $11,848 | $1,992 | $9,856 |
| 2017 | $2,279 | $11,179 | $2,588 | $8,591 |
| 2016 | $2,063 | $10,549 | $2,881 | $7,668 |
| 2015 | $1,272 | $9,952 | $3,266 | $6,686 |
| 2014 | $1,272 | $9,952 | $3,920 | $6,032 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Jonah Cohen
-
Kathleen Perkins
Seller's Agent in 2019
Kathleen Perkins
Compass
(917) 721-7072
2 in this area
16 Total Sales
Map
Similar Homes in the area
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS10861215
APN: 01942-0002
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