#840248, Listing Office: Cornelius Group
157 Remsen Ave Brooklyn, NY 11212
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About 157 Remsen Ave
Welcome to 157 Remsen Avenue, a charming brick home is nestled in the heart of East Flatbush, Brooklyn. This spacious home features an inviting first floor with an expansive living room, a formal dining area, a convenient half bathroom, and a generously sized eat-in kitchen—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The finished basement provides additional living space, complete with a bathroom and a versatile recreational area ideal for a home office, gym, or family room. On the 3rd, you’ll find three comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom along with an extra large room on the third floor, creating a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. With approximately a total of 1,782 square feet, this home is conveniently located near a variety of local amenities including restaurants, shops, schools, and places of worship. Commuting is easy with access to public transportation- short walk to 2, 3, 4,5 subway stop and the B17 bus. Annual property taxes are $5,481. A great opportunity to update this charming home and enjoy the comfort and convenience of Brooklyn living.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Pantry
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Private Pool: No
- Architectural Style: Other
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $888,000
- Price/SqFt: $498
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,200
- Tax Year: 2024
- Year Built: 1935
- Living Area: 1,782 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.0413 Acres
- MLS Number: 862215
- MLS Name: ONEKEY2
- Office Name: Mitra Hakimi Realty Group LLC
- Office Phone: (718) 268-5588
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $43,680 | $5,200 |
2023 | $38,400 | $4,890 |
2021 | $30,660 | $10,156 |
2019 | $36,420 | $4,806 |
2018 | $21,456 | $4,074 |
2017 | $21,456 | $3,947 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
P.S. 268 Emma Lazarus School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•133 E 53rd St
7
PS 770 New American Academy
Public District PK-5
0.2 mi
•60 E 94th St
2
P.S. 398 Walter Weaver School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•60 E 94th St
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 $60,909. Typical income of Brooklyn, NY residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 157 Remsen Ave
The listing price of 157 Remsen Ave property is $888,000.
The property 157 Remsen Ave is a house located in Brooklyn, New York, 11212.
Active Listing: 157 Remsen Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 157 Remsen Ave are: P.S. 268 Emma Lazarus School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), PS 770 New American Academy (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), P.S. 398 Walter Weaver School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), East Flatbush Community Research School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Lamad Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), P.S. 189 The Bilingual Center School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Kings Collegiate Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), East Brooklyn Community High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $5,200 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 157 Remsen Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 157 Remsen Ave is 1,782 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 157 Remsen Ave is 1935.
This home is located at 157 Remsen Ave in Brooklyn, NY and zip code 11212 in the East Flatbush neighborhood. This 1,782 square foot home, which was built in 1935, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $888,000.
While more than 38 listings in Brooklyn, NY in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 194 listings sold at asking price, and more than 146 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Brooklyn, NY between March and April 2025 increased by 2.3%. Listings spent 121 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $994,292 during the same period.