278 Essex St Brooklyn, NY 11208

$750,000
1,085 sqft
$691 / sqft
Land

Property details

About 278 Essex St

East New York section of Brooklyn, New York. The property comprises two vacant lots, 50x104.67 (5,227 square feet), which are being offered as a package. The lots are in a great location and well-suited for residential and commercial use, presenting a flexible range of possibilities for investors and developers. The East New York section of Brooklyn is a rapidly evolving neighborhood that is an enticing prospect for those looking to capitalize on the area's growth potential.

Highlights

Home typeVacant Land
StatusActive
Size1,085 sqft
Year built1901
MLS #486501

Summary

  • MLS Number: 486501
  • Office Name: Vanguard R E Brokerage Group

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$28,620$2,216
2023$29,820$2,093
2021$33,720$3,320
2019$34,800$1,675
2018$8,686$1,373
2017$8,210$1,241

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden School

Public District KG-5

0.2 mi

111 Berriman St

8

P.S. 108 Sal Abbracciamento School

Public District PK-5

0.3 mi

200 Linwood St

5

P.S. 158 Warwick School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

400 Ashford 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 $46,071. The most common annual income of people living in Brooklyn, NY is less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

45%
<35k
37%
35k-100k
14%
100k-200k
4%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

36%
Single, No Kids
27%
Single, with Kids
13%
Married, No Kids
24%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

18%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
29%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Foot LockerFoot Locker
  • Ross Dress For LessRoss Dress For Less
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • DodgeDodge
  • NissanNissan
  • HondaHonda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
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About 278 Essex St

This home is located at 278 Essex St in Brooklyn, NY and zip code 11208 in the East New York neighborhood. This 1,085 square foot home was built in 1901. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 3, 2024 and is currently priced at $750,000.

Over 40 listings were sold over their listed price in December 2024 in Brooklyn, NY. In the same period over 178 listings were sold below the listed price and 257 listings were sold for the listed price. In December 2024 in Brooklyn, NY there were 10.4% less homes for sale than in November. Listings spent 88 days on the market in December 2024, and had a median list price of $987,395 during the same period.

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

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