About This Home

This 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom residential multi family at 489 E 3rd Street in Brooklyn, NY is listed for $1,690,000 ($716 per sqft). Built in 1925, the home offers 2,360 sqft of living space on a 0.06 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1925
  • 0.06 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
2 full
1-car garage
1925

Amenities

HardwoodA/C
Listing 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, cafes, 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.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$9,038/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,222
Interest$7,323
Insurance$493

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

489 E 3rd Street

Brooklyn, NY 11218

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

A/C Unit - WindowRefrigeratorStove

Property Details

Flooring

TileHardwood

Construction

Brick

Parking

Garage - Detached

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom residential multi family at 489 E 3rd Street is listed at $1,690,000 ($716/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $9,039 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1925, 0.06 acre lot, 2 stories. Interior Features: A/C Unit - Window, Refrigerator, Stove.

This property is listed by Renzhang Danny Dong.

RD

Renzhang Danny Dong

Agent at Womcore LLC dba Remax Edge

Listed by Womcore LLC dba Remax Edge · Broker phone: (718) 612-3088 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 504046· Source: Brooklyn New York Multiple Listing Service· 63 days on PropertySimple

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489 E 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

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