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#828619, Listing office: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY
$2,699,000 List price
1478 Union St Brooklyn, NY 11213
5 beds
3 full
2,088 sqft
0.05 acres
$1,293 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 1478 Union St
Welcome to 1478 Union Street, a spacious two-family row home located in the heart of Crown Heights, Brooklyn. This well-maintained property offers four bedrooms and three bathrooms spread across two stories and approximately 2,088 square feet of interior space. Built in 1899, the home sits on a 20-foot by 116-foot lot and includes a rare bonus for city living—a private garage in the backyard. The layout provides flexibility for end-users, investors, or those seeking multigenerational living or rental income. The house is located just a short distance from the Kingston Avenue 3 train station, providing easy access to Manhattan and other parts of Brooklyn. You'll also be minutes from some of Brooklyn’s most iconic attractions including the Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and a variety of neighborhood cafes and shops that give Crown Heights its vibrant character. The home is currently taxed as a Class 1 property with 2024–2025 annual taxes estimated at $7,617. Zoned R4, the property offers long-term flexibility for potential improvements or alterations. With its ideal location, private outdoor space, and classic Brooklyn charm, 1478 Union Street is a rare opportunity to own a piece of one of the borough's most dynamic communities.
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingOther
StatusActive
CoolingWall/Window Unit(s)
Size2,088 sqft
Lot size0.0533 Acres
Year built1899
MLS #878976
Garage1 space
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Refrigerator
- Basement: No
- Interior: Eat-in Kitchen
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Private Pool: No
- Architectural Style: Other
- Heating: Other
- Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $2,699,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,292
- Annual Tax Amount: $7,186
- Tax Year: 2024
- Year Built: 1899
- Living Area: 2,088 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.0533 Acres
- MLS Number: 878976
- MLS Name: ONEKEY2
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Reliable R E
- Office Phone: (718) 921-3100
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,540 | $7,186 |
| 2023 | $74,160 | $6,780 |
| 2021 | $66,420 | $13,405 |
| 2019 | $74,940 | $6,690 |
| 2018 | $28,132 | $5,410 |
| 2017 | $26,541 | $5,305 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
New Bridges Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.3 mi
•1025 Eastern Pkwy
6
P.S. 221 Toussaint L'Ouverture School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•791 Empire Blvd
5
P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•532 Albany Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $46,250. Most Brooklyn, NY residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
46%
<35k
42%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
44%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
29%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
44%
18-34 yrs old
25%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Men's Tennis
Live Theatre
Art Museums
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
Bloomingdales
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
The Cheesecake Factory
Boston Market
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
Mercedes
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1478 Union St
The listing price of 1478 Union St property is $2,699,000.
The property 1478 Union St is a townhouse located in Brooklyn, New York, 11213.
Active Listing: 1478 Union St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1478 Union St are: New Bridges Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), P.S. 221 Toussaint L'Ouverture School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), The School of Integrated Learning (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Success Academy Charter School-Crown Heights (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Academy for Health Careers (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $7,186 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1478 Union St has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 1478 Union St is 2,088 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1478 Union St is 1899.
This home is located at 1478 Union St in Brooklyn, NY and zip code 11213 in the Central Brooklyn neighborhood. This 2,088 square foot home, which was built in 1899, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,699,000.
In May 2025, from all listings sold in Brooklyn, NY there were more than 37 sold above asking price, over 172 sold below and more than 227 were sold right at the asked price. Between April and May 2025, Brooklyn, NY real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 0.2%. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 118 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $992,262.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.