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$725,000

281 E 57th St Brooklyn, NY 11203

2 beds
2 full
1,708 sqft
$424 / sqft
Multi-Family

Property details

About 281 E 57th St

A beautiful 2 family - this brick home is a full one bedroom over a one bedroom (which can be converted into a two bedroom) over a full finished basement that has a private front entrance. This home has a shared driveway with a detached 2 car garage. This fully brick home is well maintained inside and out, there's tons of closet space, beautiful windows with tons of natural light, storage spaces and fully functional washroom in the basement. This home will not last. MINT!

Highlights

Home typeMulti Family
HeatingSteam, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,708 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1940
Parking2 Spaces,Detached Garage, Shared Drive
MLS #493861
FireplaceStove

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpeting, Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplace: Stove
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: 2 Spaces,Detached Garage, Shared Drive
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • List Price: $725,000
  • Price/SqFt: $424
  • Annual Tax Amount: $4,717
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,708 SqFt
  • MLS Number: 493861
  • Office Name: Century 21 Achievers

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$37,740$4,717
2023$36,300$4,717
2021$30,780$9,306
2019$31,620$4,372
2018$25,712$4,266
2017$25,712$4,155

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

P.S. 244 Richard R. Green School

Public District PK-5

0.1 mi

5404 Tilden Ave

6

Ivy Hill Preparatory Charter School

Public Charter KG-2

0.4 mi

475 E 57th St

5

P.S. 233 Langston Hughes School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

9301 Avenue B

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 $43,774. Most Brooklyn, NY residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

42%
<35k
32%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

44%
Single, No Kids
19%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • TennisTennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • IKEAIKEA
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • QuiznosQuiznos
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LexusLexus
  • ToyotaToyota
  • BMWBMW

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Soft Adult ContemporarySoft Adult Contemporary
  • JazzJazz
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 281 E 57th St

The listing price of 281 E 57th St property is $725,000.

The property 281 E 57th St is a multi located in Brooklyn, New York, 11203.

Active Listing: 281 E 57th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 281 E 57th St are: P.S. 244 Richard R. Green School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Ivy Hill Preparatory Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), P.S. 233 Langston Hughes School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), I.S. 285 Meyer Levin (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Middle School for Art and Philosphy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), 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 $4,717 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property 281 E 57th St is 1,708 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 281 E 57th St is 1940.

This home is located at 281 E 57th St in Brooklyn, NY and zip code 11203 in the East Flatbush neighborhood. This 1,708 square foot home was built in 1940. Features: 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $725,000.

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. In June 2025 in Brooklyn, NY there were 5% less homes for sale than in May. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 92 days, the median list price was $1,019,077.

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

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