#818932, Listing Office: Peoples Realty & Associates
596 Van Buren St Brooklyn, NY 11221
Property details
About 596 Van Buren St
This luxury gut-renovated 2-family home in the heart of Bushwick offers a perfect blend of high-end finishes, modern design, and thoughtful details. The legal 2-family layout consists of a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit on the ground floor with direct access to a private backyard, while the upper duplex (2nd & 3rd floors) features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with private deck. The second floor boasts a spacious living room, formal dining area, high-end kitchen with marble countertops, and a half bath, while the third floor includes three bedrooms and two full baths, including a primary suite with an upgraded Italian-material bathroom. Throughout the home, you'll find hardwood floors, newly replaced double-pane windows, glass high-grade handrails, and high ceilings that enhance the open, airy feel. The finished basement adds flexibility for extra storage or recreational use. Conveniently located on Van Buren St., this home is near top dining spots like Santa Panza, Whiskers Bakery, and Ornithology Jazz Club, as well as local parks with playgrounds and basketball courts. Easy access to the J/M trains and LIRR makes commuting effortless.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Marble Counters
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Off Street
- Exterior: Deck, Patio
- Architectural Style: Other
- Heating: Electric
- Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $1,758,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,655
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Near Public Transit
- Directions: Google Maps
- Year Built: 1920
- MLS Number: 824258
- MLS Name: ONEKEY2
- Office Name: B Square Realty
- Office Phone: (646) 889-9988
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Mar 21, 2023 | Home Sold | $900,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $75,480 | $2,655 |
2023 | $78,600 | $2,511 |
2021 | $81,540 | $4,703 |
2019 | $69,120 | $2,363 |
2018 | $10,419 | $2,008 |
2017 | $9,852 | $1,861 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
P.S. 274 Kosciusko School
Public District PK-5
0.2 mi
•800 Bushwick Ave
3
P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•95 Grove St
4
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•1014 Lafayette Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $31,923. Most Brooklyn, NY residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
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About 596 Van Buren St
The listing price of 596 Van Buren St property is $1,758,000.
The property 596 Van Buren St is a house located in Brooklyn, New York, 11221.
Active Listing: 596 Van Buren St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 596 Van Buren St are: P.S. 274 Kosciusko School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), P.S. 26 Jesse Owens School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Madiba Preparatory Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Ebc High School for Public Service-Bushwick (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Excellence Girls Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $2,655 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 21, 2023 for $900,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 596 Van Buren St has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
The year of construction for 596 Van Buren St is 1920.
This home is located at 596 Van Buren St in Brooklyn, NY and zip code 11221 in the Bushwick neighborhood. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,758,000.
While more than 22 listings in Brooklyn, NY in March 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 171 listings sold at asking price, and more than 156 were sold below. In March 2025 in Brooklyn, NY there were 3.8% more homes for sale than in February. In March 2025 median list price was $995,066 and the average listing age was 142 days.