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147 Essex StreetBrooklyn, NY 11208

For Sale

$599,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $2,475

This single-family Colonial in Cypress hill offers a great opportunity for buyers looking to renovate and make it their own. TLC needed. With 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and a classic layout, the home has good bones and lots of potential.
The main floor includes a spacious living room, a formal dining area, and an eat-in kitchen. There’s also a powder room for added convenience.
Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and a bonus room that could work as a home office, nursery, or extra storage. A full bathroom serves the second floor.
The basement features high ceilings and a separate entrance, offering potential for additional living space or storage.
Located in a convenient Cypress Hills location, you're close to local shops, schools, parks, and major roadways.

Listed by Milagros Adames

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TDG Elite Realty Inc

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516-588-7113

Last updated October 03, 2025

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Source: OneKey #856708

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodHighland Park
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Days on Prevu174
  • Taxes$3,580/year

Location

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Listing History

10/02/2025
Status changed to Active
$599,000
09/17/2025
Status changed to Removed from Feed
$599,000
08/29/2025
Status changed to Temporarily Off Market
$599,000
08/14/2025
Price Decreased
$599,000
06/30/2025
Price Decreased
$609,000
05/02/2025
Listed by TDG Elite Realty Inc
$645,000

Estimated Closing Costs

Total
$20,821
Attorney Fees
$4,000
Title Insurance
$2,696
Bank Attorney
$1,500
Mortgage Recording Tax
$8,625
Other Closing Costs
$4,000

Estimated closing costs are based on the list price of $599,000 and a 20% downpayment. These estimates are for indicative purposes only. Actual closing costs may vary for each transaction. See the Closing Costs Calculator for calculations specific to your situation.

Property Details for 147 Essex Street

Association

Amenities

  • Association Amenities: Park

Exterior

Construction

  • Year Built: 1905
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Construction Materials: Frame

Measurements

  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Near School, Near Shops
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 23
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1,188

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 03943-0021
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,580.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Indirect Water Heater
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen

Measurements

  • Living Area Source: Other

Rooms

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 4

Other

Location

  • Tax Block: 3943
  • Tax Lot: 21

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School
  • Elementary School District: Brooklyn 19

High School

  • High School: Cypress Hills Collegiate Prep School
  • High School District: Brooklyn 19

Middle or Junior School

  • Middle Or Junior School: Academy For Young Writers
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Brooklyn 19

Utilities

Equipment

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

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