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$990,000

203 Gelston Ave Brooklyn, NY 11209

4 beds
2 full
Multi-Family

Property details

About 203 Gelston Ave

Introducing a great opportunity to own this 2 family Semi-detached home. It sits on a big lot of 20’ X 116’, Building size 18’ X 35’. EXCELLENT CONDITION! It was renovated from bottom to top 4 years ago. Updated new kitchens/ new bathrooms/ new floors, separated boiler and hot water heaters. 1st Floor features: living room, dining room/kitchen combo, 2 bedrooms, full bathroom. 2nd Floor: same layout with the first floor as well as 2 bedrooms with a full bathroom. The finished basement with a separate entrance from the side to the back yard. It’s a desirable neighborhood. Great location, minutes away from the R train, local/express bus station, quick and easy highway access, plenty of restaurants with cuisines, cafes, stores, and shopping on 5th Ave. A short distance away from the park, playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, and so much more. Great for the end-use and investment, WON’T last long.

Highlights

Home typeMulti Family
HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas
StatusActive
BasementYes
Year built1899
MLS #494284
FireplaceStove

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Laminate, Tile
  • Fireplace: Stove
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Parking: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • List Price: $990,000
  • Annual Tax Amount: $5,872
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Stories: 2
  • MLS Number: 494284
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Edge

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jan 15, 2019
Home Sold
$800,000
Jan 23, 2014
Home Sold
$405,000
Jul 07, 2004
Home Sold
$405,000
Sep 24, 1996
Home Sold
$173,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$52,380$5,872
2023$56,880$5,612
2021$52,620$11,219
2019$57,060$5,460
2018$23,288$4,747
2017$23,288$4,440

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

P.S. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

371 89th St

8

P.S. 185 Walter Kassenbrock School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

8601 Ridge Blvd

8

P.S. 127 Mckinley Park School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

7805 7th Ave

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 $62,973. Typical income of Brooklyn, NY residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

28%
<35k
51%
35k-100k
16%
100k-200k
5%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

50%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
18%
Married, No Kids
22%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
31%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • ToyotaToyota
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • JazzJazz
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 203 Gelston Ave

The listing price of 203 Gelston Ave property is $990,000.

The property 203 Gelston Ave is a multi located in Brooklyn, New York, 11209.

Active Listing: 203 Gelston Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 203 Gelston Ave are: P.S. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), P.S. 185 Walter Kassenbrock School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), P.S. 127 Mckinley Park School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), P.S./I.S. 104 The Fort Hamilton School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), J.H.S. 201 Dyker Heights (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), P.S. 229 Dyker School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Fort Hamilton High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), New Utrecht High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), High School of Telecommunications Arts and Technology (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $5,872 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on January 15, 2019 for $800,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 203 Gelston Ave is 1899.

This home is located at 203 Gelston Ave in Brooklyn, NY and zip code 11209 in the Fort Hamilton neighborhood. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $990,000.

In June 2025 more than 44 listings in Brooklyn, NY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 293 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 155 were sold below. In June 2025 in Brooklyn, NY there were 5% less homes for sale than in May. 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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