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$8,906 Closing Credit¹
#492878, Listing Office: RE/MAX Edge
$1,195,000 List price
159 Remsen Ave Brooklyn, NY 11212
$10,000
Closing credit¹
5 beds
3 full, 1 partial
1,782 sqft
$671 / sqft
House
Property details
About 159 Remsen Ave
Situated on a 30x100 lot with R6 zoning and a 2.43 FAR, this spacious 1-family property offers incredible redevelopment or expansion potential. The home features three floors plus a finished attic, a built-in 1-car garage, and a private driveway that accommodates multiple cars, along with a rear yard for added outdoor space. Shopping, dining, and transportation are all nearby. Additional description, photos, and floor plan will be posted soon. Contact listing broker today for more details or to schedule a viewing!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHot Water, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingOther
Size1,782 sqft
Year built1935
ParkingBuilt-In Garage, Private Drive
MLS #489706
FireplaceOther
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Other
- Flooring Type: Ceramic, Hardwood
- Interior: Other
- Fireplace: Other
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Parking: Built-In Garage, Private Drive
- Exterior: Patio Garden, Other
- Architectural Style: Triplex
- Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Other
- List Price: $1,195,000
- Price/SqFt: $670
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,144
- Tax Year: 2024
- Year Built: 1935
- Stories: 4
- Living Area: 1,782 SqFt
- MLS Number: 489706
- Office Name: Bellmarc
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,940 | $6,144 |
| 2023 | $47,460 | $5,796 |
| 2021 | $41,520 | $12,055 |
| 2019 | $37,020 | $5,719 |
| 2018 | $24,052 | $4,903 |
| 2017 | $24,052 | $4,771 |
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
0.3 mi
•60 E 94th St
2
P.S. 398 Walter Weaver School
Public District KG-5
0.3 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. Most Brooklyn, NY residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
23%
<35k
55%
35k-100k
21%
100k-200k
1%
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
20%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Music Concerts
Where do the neighbors shop?
IKEA
Banana Republic
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Quiznos
Jack In The Box
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Lexus
Toyota
Volkswagen
What do the neighbors listen to?
Soft Adult Contemporary
Jazz- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 159 Remsen Ave
The listing price of 159 Remsen Ave property is $1,195,000.
The property 159 Remsen Ave is a house located in Brooklyn, New York, 11212.
Active Listing: 159 Remsen Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 159 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 $6,144 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 159 Remsen Ave has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 159 Remsen Ave is 1,782 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 159 Remsen Ave is 1935.
This home is located at 159 Remsen Ave in Brooklyn, NY and zip code 11212 in the East Flatbush neighborhood. This 1,782 square foot home was built in 1935. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,195,000.
In April 2025 more than 38 listings in Brooklyn, NY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 194 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 146 were sold below. In April 2025 in Brooklyn, NY there were 2.3% more homes for sale than in March. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 121 days, the median list price was $994,292.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.