Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $599,000

· Closed August 15, 2022

946 Rockaway Avenue

$599,000

$522 per sq ft

946 Rockaway Avenue

Brownsville, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10789612

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

1.5

Baths

1,148

Sq. Ft.

1986

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Living Area 1,148 sq ft
Year Built 1986
Neighborhood Brownsville

Property Highlights

  • Location: Brownsville, Brooklyn
  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Built: 1986

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 5
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Cross Street Lott Avenue/Hegeman Avenue
Year Built 1986
Living Area 1,148 sq ft
Parcel # 03625-0156
Block/Lot 3625/156

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 26, 2021 $599,000 -
Price Reduced Mar 29, 2022 $548,000 -8.5%

Description

Move right into this lovely single family home with rear private off-street parking. Located in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, this 30+ year young house features 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, kitchen, living room and formal dining area and a full height basement.. The living and dining rooms feature new flooring and the living room provides easy access to the rear off-street parking on a private street. The modern kitchen features a pantry and excellent light with window overlooking your front yard and garden. Three bedrooms greet you upon entering the second floor, each with great closet space. The hallway and smaller bedroom have hardwood floors while the other two bedrooms have newly installed wall-to-wall carpeting. The full bath is also on the second floor. There is also a crawl space in the attic for additional storage. The semi-finished basement awaits your finishing touches but the owner has already started with beautiful wood mouldings and handrails with ample room for laundry and a recreation room. The homes mechanicals are also located neatly in the basement. Central HVAC complete this great single-family home. The 3 train is located just 3 1/2 blocks away. Also within 1 block access to the B60, B35, B15 and B8 buses. Osborn Playground and Newport Playground are nearby along with the Brownsville Recreation Center.

Building Information

Brownsville is an East Brooklyn neighborhood of large public housing complexes, low-rise row houses, and a growing number of new construction residential projects. The 3 and 4 trains run through the neighborhood along Eastern Parkway and New Lots Avenue, providing direct subway access to Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan. Betsy Head Park offers a public pool, track, and sports facilities.

Brownsville Live Market Data

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Active Listings

4

Median Asking Price

$955K

Median $/Sqft

$508

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

0

Price Reduced

0%

Sold (30 Days)

1

Median Sale Price

$680K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/17/26, 5:11 PM EST

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Location

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946 Rockaway Avenue, Brownsville, Kings County • Near Lott Avenue/Hegeman Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1986
Year Built
40 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R6
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $32,820
Land Value: $11,160
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 1,800 SF
Building Area: 1,148 SF
Built FAR: 0.64
Allowed FAR: 2.43

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

This property has 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 1,148 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1986, making it approximately 40 years old.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $599,000 for 1,148 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $522. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10789612
First Listed: 5/26/2021
Price Changed: 3/29/2022
Closed: 8/15/2022
Contract Date: 3/29/2022

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Tom Borrero

Listing Contact: (347) 688-2368

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