$849,000

217 E 86th St Brooklyn, NY 11236

$10,000
Closing credit¹
9 beds
3 full
1,392 sqft
0.05 acres
$610 / sqft
Townhouse

Property details

About 217 E 86th St

Charming 2-Family Home with Income Potential – East Flatbush, Brooklyn Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to own a legal 2-family home in the heart of East Flatbush! This well-maintained property features a beautifully renovated first-floor unit and a fully finished basement, perfect for comfortable living or extended family use. The second-floor rental unit offers 3 spacious bedrooms and presents a great value-add opportunity with some light updating. Enjoy the convenience of a private driveway, a rare find in Brooklyn, and a prime location near local shops, schools, parks, and easy access to public transportation. Whether you're looking to live in one unit and rent the other or invest in a high-potential property, this home checks all the boxes. Seller is motivated – being sold as is, so bring your best offer and seize this unique Brooklyn gem today! "AS IS"

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
StatusActive
Size1,392 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.0505 Acres
Year built1950
ParkingDriveway
MLS #856411

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Appliances: None
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
  • Total Bedroom Count: 9
  • Parking: Driveway
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $849,000
  • Price/SqFt: $609
  • Annual Tax Amount: $5,535
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Living Area: 1,392 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.0505 Acres
  • MLS Number: 856411
  • MLS Name: ONEKEY2
  • Office Name: Inter Realty LLC
  • Office Phone: (347) 233-4495

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$849,000

217 E 86th St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Feb 16, 2024
Home Sold
$437,000
Jul 01, 2006
Home Sold
$408,100

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$40,380$5,535
2023$41,700$5,264
2021$32,880$9,818
2019$34,500$4,937
2018$21,842$4,200
2017$20,606$3,886

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Ivy Hill Preparatory Charter School

Public Charter KG-2

0.3 mi

475 E 57th St

5

P.S. 233 Langston Hughes School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

9301 Avenue B

7

P.S. 244 Richard R. Green School

Public District PK-5

0.4 mi

5404 Tilden 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 $81,625. Residents of Brooklyn, NY typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

11%
<35k
54%
35k-100k
32%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

51%
Single, No Kids
16%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

10%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • The Cheesecake FactoryThe Cheesecake Factory
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolvoVolvo
  • ToyotaToyota
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

Frequently asked questions

About 217 E 86th St

The listing price of 217 E 86th St property is $849,000.

The property 217 E 86th St is a townhouse located in Brooklyn, New York, 11236.

Active Listing: 217 E 86th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 217 E 86th St are: Ivy Hill Preparatory Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), P.S. 233 Langston Hughes School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), P.S. 244 Richard R. Green School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), I.S. 285 Meyer Levin (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), PS 66 (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), It Takes a Village Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $5,535 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on February 16, 2024 for $437,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 217 E 86th St has 9 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

The property 217 E 86th St is 1,392 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 217 E 86th St is 1950.

This home is located at 217 E 86th St in Brooklyn, NY and zip code 11236 in the East Flatbush neighborhood. This 1,392 square foot home, which was built in 1950, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 9 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $849,000.

While more than 38 listings in Brooklyn, NY in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 194 listings sold at asking price, and more than 146 were sold below. 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.

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

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