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$1,800,000

178 Lefferts Ave Brooklyn, NY 11225

5 beds
2 full
2,144 sqft
$840 / sqft
Multi-Family

Property details

About 178 Lefferts Ave

Solid 2 family townhouse on tree lined block in Prospect Lefferts Gardens Historic District. Situated on a 20 x 102 lot, with 5 bedrooms, 2 bath plus full basement. Some original details intact. 1 year old boiler and water heater. Ideally located close to Prospect Park and zoo, Prospect Botanical Garden, an array of restaurants, cafes and the best nightlife Lefferts Gardens has to offer. Minutes to the B/Q express, 2, 5 train and numerous MTA buses. For the buyer with a keen eye to the full potential after some TLC.

Highlights

Home typeMulti Family
HeatingSteam, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size2,144 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1905
ParkingNone, Street
MLS #494074
FireplaceStove

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Fireplace: Stove
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: None, Street
  • Architectural Style: High Ranch
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • List Price: $1,800,000
  • Price/SqFt: $839
  • Annual Tax Amount: $7,276
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 2,144 SqFt
  • MLS Number: 494074
  • Office Name: Century 21 Achievers

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 29, 2015
Home Sold
$100,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$108,960$7,276
2023$102,840$6,865
2021$72,900$13,572
2019$87,300$6,773
2018$28,483$5,477
2017$26,872$5,371

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

P.S. 375 Jackie Robinson School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

46 McKeever Pl

3

P.S. 92 Adrian Hegeman School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

601 Parkside Ave

6

P.S. 161 The Crown School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

330 Crown St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $45,179. The most common annual income of people living in Brooklyn, NY is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

39%
<35k
53%
35k-100k
4%
100k-200k
4%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

53%
Single, No Kids
18%
Single, with Kids
14%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • IKEAIKEA

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • QuiznosQuiznos

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • AudiAudi
  • LexusLexus

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • JazzJazz
  • NewsNews
  • Soft Adult ContemporarySoft Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 178 Lefferts Ave

The listing price of 178 Lefferts Ave property is $1,800,000.

The property 178 Lefferts Ave is a multi located in Brooklyn, New York, 11225.

Active Listing: 178 Lefferts Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 178 Lefferts Ave are: P.S. 375 Jackie Robinson School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), P.S. 92 Adrian Hegeman School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), P.S. 161 The Crown School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ebbets Field Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Achievement First Voyager Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), M.S. 61 Dr. Gladstone H. Atwell (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Clara Barton High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), High School for Global Citizenship (The) (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $7,276 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on July 29, 2015 for $100,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property 178 Lefferts Ave is 2,144 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 178 Lefferts Ave is 1905.

This home is located at 178 Lefferts Ave in Brooklyn, NY and zip code 11225 in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood. This 2,144 square foot home was built in 1905. Features: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,800,000.

Brooklyn, NY housing market in June 2025 saw over 44 listings sold above listed price, more than 293 sold at listed price and over 155 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Brooklyn, NY decreased by 5% between May and June 2025. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $1,019,077, while the average time on the real estate market was 92 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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