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$1,650,000

2255 E 12th St Brooklyn, NY 11229

2 beds
1 full
660 sqft
$2,500 / sqft
House

Property details

About 2255 E 12th St

Nestled in the heart of sought-after Sheepshead Bay neighborhood, this charming home sits on a generous 40x80 lot. Featuring two spacious bedrooms, 1 full bath and 1 3/4 bath. A full finished basement and a detached garage, this property offers incredible potential. Whether you're looking to move in or expand and create you dream home. The possibilities are endless. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity in a desirable location.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingSteam, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size660 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1945
Parking3 Spaces, Other
MLS #492646
Garage3 spaces
FireplaceStove

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Other
  • Fireplace: Stove
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 3 spaces
  • Parking: 3 Spaces, Other
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • List Price: $1,650,000
  • Price/SqFt: $2,500
  • Annual Tax Amount: $5,466
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 660 SqFt
  • MLS Number: 492646
  • Office Name: United National Realty

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Feb 01, 2019
Home Sold
$600,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$33,960$5,466
2023$41,280$5,353
2021$36,360$10,118
2019$34,500$4,800
2018$22,213$4,309
2017$21,139$4,004

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

P.S. 153 Homecrest

Public District PK-5

0.4 mi

1970 Homecrest Ave

8

P.S. 254 Dag Hammarskjold School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

1801 Avenue Y

6

P.S. 216 Arturo Toscanini School

Public District PK-5

0.6 mi

350 Avenue X

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 $44,697. Typical income of Brooklyn, NY residents is less than $<35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

43%
<35k
37%
35k-100k
18%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

46%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
26%
Married, No Kids
22%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

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

Where do the neighbors shop?

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

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

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

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • VolvoVolvo
  • MercedesMercedes

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 2255 E 12th St

The listing price of 2255 E 12th St property is $1,650,000.

The property 2255 E 12th St is a house located in Brooklyn, New York, 11229.

Active Listing: 2255 E 12th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 2255 E 12th St are: P.S. 153 Homecrest (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), P.S. 254 Dag Hammarskjold School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), P.S. 216 Arturo Toscanini School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), P.S. 206 Joseph F. Lamb School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), P.S. 209 Margaret Mead School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), J.H.S. 234 Arthur W. Cunningham (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Abraham Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $5,466 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on February 1, 2019 for $600,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 2255 E 12th St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 2255 E 12th St is 660 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 2255 E 12th St is 1945.

This home is located at 2255 E 12th St in Brooklyn, NY and zip code 11229 in the Homecrest neighborhood. This 660 square foot home was built in 1945. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,650,000.

While more than 44 listings in Brooklyn, NY in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 293 listings sold at asking price, and more than 155 were sold below. Between May and June 2025, Brooklyn, NY real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 5%. Listings spent 92 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $1,019,077 during the same period.

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

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