Address
489 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY
Price
$ 1,690,000
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

Property vs Multi-Family Average in 11218

Price
AVG $1.94M
$1.69M
Taxes
AVG $8,126
$9,002
Year Built
AVG 1920
1925
Visits
AVG 44
34
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