Property Attributes
- MLS#504046
- TypeMulti-Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyKINGS
- CityBrooklyn
- AreaBrooklyn
- NeighborhoodKensington
- Zip11218
- StyleMulti-Family
- Year Built1925
- Taxes$ 9002
- Price$ 1,690,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2360
- Lot Size0.059688 Acres
Data Source:
Brooklyn MLS (BNYMLS)
Property Description
Welcome to this well-positioned semi-attached two-family brick home in the heart of Kensington. This spacious two-family residence offers a flexible layout with a 2-bedroom apartment over a 3-bedroom apartment, providing multiple possibilities for living arrangements or rental income. The first floor features a 2-bedroom layout with a comfortable living room, eat-in kitchen, and full bathroom. A front sunroom provides additional versatile space that can be used as a home office, reading area, or sitting room. The second floor offers a generous 3-bedroom apartment with a full bathroom and a front balcony that provides additional outdoor space and natural light. The property's two-family configuration and five-bedroom layout offer flexibility for owner-occupancy, rental income, or other permitted uses. The home also includes a 2-car garage and a shared driveway approximately 12 feet wide. Conveniently located in Kensington, the property is near neighborhood markets, restaurants, cafés, schools, parks, and public transportation. The nearby F train stations at Ditmas Avenue and Church Avenue provide access to Manhattan and other parts of Brooklyn. Schools in the area include P.S. 179 Kensington, along with other educational options. With its two-family configuration, five bedrooms, front sunroom, second-floor balcony, garage, shared driveway, and convenient access to transportation and neighborhood amenities, 489 E 3rd Street offers a versatile opportunity in an established Brooklyn neighborhood.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Listed $1,690,000 |
General Features
| Roof | Flat |
|---|---|
| Electric | 110 V,220 V |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Block | 5372 |
| Lot Number | 81 |
| Yearly Taxes | 9002.00 |
| Transaction Type | Sale |
| Financing | 1031 Exchange,Bank Mortgage,Cash |
| Building Type | Semi-Detached |
| Status | Active |
| Total Rooms | 12 |
| Construction Materials | Brick |
| Cumulative Days on Market | 28 |
| MLS Area | Kensington |
| Sub Type | Multi-Family |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| City | Brooklyn |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Residential Features | A/C Unit - Window,Refrigerator,Stove |
| DOM | 28 |
| Sale Type | Arm's Length |
| # Families | 2 |
| Public Remarks | Welcome to this well-positioned semi-attached two-family brick home in the heart of Kensington. This spacious two-family residence offers a flexible layout with a 2-bedroom apartment over a 3-bedroom |
Interior Features
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Hardwood,Tile |
| Hot Water | Oil |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Unit Count | 2 |
| Building Amenities | NONE |
| Sq Ft Total | 2360 |
| AC Units | 1 |
| Basement Amenities | Full,Semi-Finished,Separate Entrance |
| Baths Total Level 1 | 1.00 |
| Baths Total Level 2 | 1.00 |
| Beds Total Level 1 | 2 |
| Beds Total Level 2 | 3 |
| Rooms Total Level 1 | 6 |
| Rooms Total Level 2 | 6 |
| Beds Total | 5 |
| Total Baths | 2.00 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior | Brick |
|---|---|
| Yard | Back,Front |
| Foundation | Poured Concrete |
| Lot Sq Ft | 2600 |
| Building Length | 63.00 |
| Building Width | 20.00 |
| Property Panorama YN | Yes |
| Lot Size Length | 100 |
| Lot Size Width | 26 |
| Parking Attrib | 2 Spaces,Detached Garage |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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