#844973, Listing Office: RE/MAX City Square
185 Chestnut St Brooklyn, NY 11208
Property details
About 185 Chestnut St
Introducing 185 Chestnut Street—a rare, 3-family brick home in the heart of Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, featuring an impressive 11 bedrooms across spacious layouts, a full basement with three separate entrances, and a private backyard perfect for investors or multi-generational living. Ideally located from the J/Z subway at Crescent Street, this property offers a quick and easy commute to Manhattan and is surrounded by a vibrant mix of restaurants, cafes, parks, and everyday conveniences. Currently occupied but will be delivered vacant at closing, allowing for a seamless transition or fresh start. Showings are available during open house or by appointment—don’t miss this rare opportunity in a thriving neighborhood!
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: First Floor Bedroom, Entrance Foyer
- Total Bedroom Count: 11
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: On Street, Open
- Heating: Radiant
- Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $1,650,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $7,786
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Back Yard, Near Public Transit
- Directions: Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze, Etc..
- Year Built: 1901
- MLS Number: 834015
- MLS Name: ONEKEY2
- Office Name: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
- Office Phone: (718) 631-8900
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Aug 02, 2012 | Home Sold | $450,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $69,960 | $7,786 |
2023 | $73,920 | $7,347 |
2021 | $68,520 | $13,722 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
P.S. 65 Brooklyn
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•696 Jamaica Ave
4
P.S. 7 Abraham Lincoln School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•858 Jamaica Ave
7
Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School
Public Charter KG-3
0.5 mi
•396 Grant 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 $49,715. Typical income of Brooklyn, NY residents is between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
Similar homes for sale
This home is located at 185 Chestnut St in Brooklyn, NY and zip code 11208 in the Cypress Hills neighborhood. Features: 11 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,650,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Brooklyn, NY there were more than 38 sold above asking price, over 146 sold below and more than 194 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Brooklyn, NY between March and April 2025 increased by 2.3%. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 121 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $994,292.