21 87th St Brooklyn, NY 11209

$3,750,000
4 beds
3 full
4,400 sqft
$852 / sqft
House

Property details

About 21 87th St

Discover this stunning one-family detached home on a 40x100 lot, blending classic architectural elegance with modern updates. Arrive effortlessly with a remote-controlled wrought iron gate and enjoy a snow-melting system for the driveway, sidewalk, and front yard. This immaculately maintained 4,400 SF home features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a loft, and a fully finished basement with multi-zoned heating and air-conditioning. Master woodworker enhancements showcase custom built-ins, pocket doors, ceiling art medallions, wainscoting, original mantels, cherry cabinet crown moldings, oak doors, and stained glass. The elegant entryway leads to a spacious hallway with French doors, an Italian indoor fountain, and a marble stone-like wall. The family room, used as an art gallery, features hardwood floors, cast iron details, natural light, recessed lights, and a wood-burning granite fireplace with antique French Breton-crafted cast iron panels. The study room, with a unique chandelier and large bay windows, offers a serene space for work or relaxation. The formal dining room features hardwood floors, decorative Italian art-painted glass walls, and a crystal chandelier. Beveled glass French doors lead to a year-round climate-controlled winter-garden patio with wrought-iron railings and a backlit wall of a glass mural by Maurice Heaton in 1937. The kitchen boasts high-end stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, skylights, and a cozy breakfast nook with access to a private backyard patio. The second floor includes a bedroom, a wrap-around two-bedroom suite connected by a sunlit sitting room, and a luxurious main bathroom. The top-floor loft offers a vaulted ceiling, oversized skylights, a built-in daybed, and a private full bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and glass sink. The finished basement includes a living area, a full bathroom, an oversized closet, and a cozy media room. Enjoy a private outdoor oasis with a three-car driveway and a detached two-car garage.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHot Water, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size4,400 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1925
Parking2 Spaces,Detached Garage, Private Drive
MLS #483635
FireplaceStove

Summary

  • MLS Number: 483635
  • Office Name: Amerihomes Realty of NY, Inc

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 05, 2016
Home Sold
$1,415,000
Aug 21, 2008
Home Sold
$1,200,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$116,220$15,347
2023$141,840$14,479
2021$136,440$27,321
2019$114,060$13,740
2018$60,074$11,611
2017$56,960$10,813

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

P.S. 185 Walter Kassenbrock School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

8601 Ridge Blvd

7

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

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

371 89th St

8

P.S. 102 Bayview School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

211 72nd 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 $84,274. The majority of Brooklyn, NY residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

9%
<35k
57%
35k-100k
28%
100k-200k
6%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

61%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
12%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

9%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • The Cheesecake FactoryThe Cheesecake Factory

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • MercedesMercedes
  • VolvoVolvo

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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About 21 87th St

This home is located at 21 87th St in Brooklyn, NY and zip code 11209 in the New Utrecht neighborhood. This 4,400 square foot home was built in 1925. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 6, 2024 and is currently priced at $3,750,000.

In December 2024 more than 40 listings in Brooklyn, NY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 257 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 178 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Brooklyn, NY decreased by 10.4% between November and December 2024. While the average time on the market in December 2024 was 88 days, the median list price was $987,395.

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

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