$3,499,000

459 Vanderbilt Ave Brooklyn, NY 11238

3 beds
3 full
2,900 sqft
0.04 acres
$1,207 / sqft
House

Property details

About 459 Vanderbilt Ave

Ideally placed at the crossroads of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, 459 Vanderbilt Avenue is a rare mint modern townhouse with indoor parking, ceilings that soar from ten to twenty feet high, and three stunning outdoor spaces. This gorgeous showplace was fully gut renovated in 2019 with state-of-the-art systems and high-end fixtures and finishes throughout, including an array of solar panels on the roof. Coming home to 459 Vanderbilt Avenue, you’ll pull right into your own private garage – the ultimate luxury in Brooklyn! The garden level features ceilings that soar over 10 feet high, a full bath, and an elegant open plan living room, dining room and windowed kitchen that steps out to a beautiful sunny backyard. Upstairs you’ll find a breathtaking double-height living room with cathedral ceilings and skylights that bathe this spectacular sanctuary in natural light all day long. The primary bedroom includes a beautiful wall of windows that wrap around the corner of the building, an extra-spacious walk-in closet, and a spa-like bathroom. The second bedroom is graced with large windows and an ensuite bathroom. The top floor features a dramatic open plan loft with a view to the living room below. Here you can project your favorite movies and shows onto the opposite 20-foot high wall, and enjoy them bigger and better than ever before at home. This magical top floor space is framed with glass doors that lead to large terraces at both the front and back of the house. These are wonderful spaces to relax, entertain, and enjoy everyday life. The shopping, restaurants, and other amenities that have made Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, and Prospect Heights famous are all close by. The Barclay’s Center, LIRR, and all the subways at Atlantic Terminal (2,3,4,5,B,D,N,R & Q) are close by, and the C and G trains are even closer for a quick commute to Manhattan and the rest of the city. Come see this rare mint modern townhouse and make it the backdrop for your next chapter in Brooklyn.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingElectric
StatusActive
CoolingElectric
Size2,900 sqft
Lot size0.0427 Acres
Year built1930
MLS #833134
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: No
  • Interior: Chefs Kitchen, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bathroom, Open Floorplan, Open Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Architectural Style: Carriage House
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling: Electric
  • List Price: $3,499,000
  • Price/SqFt: $1,206
  • Annual Tax Amount: $8,616
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: City Lot
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Living Area: 2,900 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.0427 Acres
  • MLS Number: 833134
  • MLS Name: ONEKEY2
  • Office Name: ABC Real Estate Services Inc
  • Office Phone: (718) 221-8822

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 23, 2012
Home Sold
$499,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$90,600$8,616
2023$94,380$8,616
2021$80,880$15,115
2019$62,040$4,688
2018$20,901$4,227
2017$20,739$3,911

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

9

P.S. 11 Purvis J. Behan School

Public District PK-5

0.1 mi

419 Waverly Ave

7

Compass Charter School

Public Charter PK-5

0.3 mi

300 Adelphi St Fl 4

5

P.S. 56 Lewis H. Latimer School

Public District KG-6

0.4 mi

170 Gates 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 $78,390. The majority of Brooklyn, NY residents have income less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

35%
<35k
24%
35k-100k
33%
100k-200k
8%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

73%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
12%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

8%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
38%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • H&MH&M
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • ChipotleChipotle
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • AudiAudi
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 459 Vanderbilt Ave

The listing price of 459 Vanderbilt Ave property is $3,499,000.

The property 459 Vanderbilt Ave is a house located in Brooklyn, New York, 11238.

Active Listing: 459 Vanderbilt Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 459 Vanderbilt Ave are: P.S. 11 Purvis J. Behan School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Compass Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), P.S. 56 Lewis H. Latimer School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Achievement First Endeavor Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Middle School 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Urban Assembly Unison School (The) (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Brooklyn Technical High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Khalil Gibran International Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Brooklyn High School of the Arts (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $8,616 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on May 23, 2012 for $499,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 459 Vanderbilt Ave has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

The property 459 Vanderbilt Ave is 2,900 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 459 Vanderbilt Ave is 1930.

This home is located at 459 Vanderbilt Ave in Brooklyn, NY and zip code 11238 in the Northwestern Brooklyn neighborhood. This 2,900 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $3,499,000.

In April 2025 more than 38 listings in Brooklyn, NY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 194 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 146 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Brooklyn, NY between March and April 2025 increased by 2.3%. Listings spent 121 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $994,292 during the same period.

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

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