Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $1,875,000

· Closed June 17, 2022

407 E 3rd Street

$1,875,000

$1,083 per sq ft

407 E 3rd Street

Kensington, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10781469

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

4

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

1,732

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Living Area 1,732 sq ft
Year Built 1910
Neighborhood Kensington

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1910)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 9
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Cross Street Beverley Road/Avenue C
Year Built 1910
Living Area 1,732 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 05355-0073
Block/Lot 5355/73

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Mar 18, 2022 $1,875,000 -
Price Reduced Jul 7, 2022 $1,699,000 -9.4%

Description

Welcome to 407 E. 3rd St. This renovated, fully detached single family home will check all of your boxes. Here you'll find 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an open kitchen, parking, a large backyard, a finished basement with a recreation/media room and a great home office. This turnkey house has beautiful details: fretwork; stained glass; original decorative plasterwork and hardwood floors with mahogany inlay. It's the perfect combo of old meets new. Walk up the front steps to a sweet covered porch, perfect for sipping coffee. Enter to find a spacious open floor plan. With four exposures, you'll have light all day. Three bay windows are at the front of the house. There are new boutique lighting fixtures in the dining and living room as well as three beautiful stained glass windows. A powder room and a coat closet complete this floor. The living and dining room are great for entertaining or lounging about. The windowed eat-in-kitchen has new quartz counters and fresh white cabinetry, a breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances, including a brand new double-door fridge. Cooking will be a joy.. There is a very useful pantry/mudroom and laundry is housed here. Step outside to the backyard you'll find a large deck, room to grill, and a yard big enough for a slide and a rock wall for the kids as well as comfy lounging for friends over a fire pit and a table for al fresco dining. The second floor has two bedrooms and the main bathroom. The primary bedroom is quite large, and has three bay windows it is truly a serene retreat. The second bedroom is an ample size and has two exposures. Both have ceiling fans. The main bath has a jacuzzi tub and a separate stall shower. It has a new marble topped vanity and medicine chest. The top floor has two very large and charming bedrooms, one with two exposures. There is brand new oak hardwood flooring on this level. The finished basement has a large recreation room/media room, a separate windowed office, a pantry and it houses the mechanicals. The gas boiler is brand new, as are the compressors for the a/c throughout the house (a ductless mini-split system). Electric has been updated. There are beautiful hardwood floors on the top 3 levels, with ceramic floors in the basement. This is a great Kensington location, close to all! The retail corridor is just down the block. It's a short walk to the Greenwood playground, the Windsor Terrace Library, and about a 10 minute walk to Prospect Park. It's just two blocks to the F/G trains, and near multiple bus lines. There are also great eateries nearby, including Thai Farm Kitchen, Hamilton's, Steeplechase Cafe, Soho Cafe & Grill, Batata, Wheated, Werkstatt and Der Pioneer. Come take a look - you will want to make this home yours.

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Garden

Building Information

Stories 2
Style Prewar

Kensington is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood bordered by Prospect Park to the north and the landmarked Green-Wood Cemetery to the west, with Ocean Parkway running through its center as one of the borough's signature tree-lined boulevards. The housing stock includes brick rowhouses, prewar co-op apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway and Coney Island Avenue, and detached Victorian homes on the side streets, served by the F and G trains at Fort Hamilton Parkway and Church Avenue. The B and Q express trains are accessible within a short walk, providing a 30-to-35-minute commute to Midtown Manhattan.

Kensington Live Market Data

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Active Listings

52

Median Asking Price

$699K

Median $/Sqft

$806

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

7

Price Reduced

13%

Sold (30 Days)

6

Median Sale Price

$620K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/22/26, 6:00 PM EST

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407 E 3rd Street, Kensington, Kings County • Near Beverley Road/Avenue C

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1921
Year Built
105 years old
4
Floors
4
Residential Units
R6B
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $1,718,550
Land Value: $272,250
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,050 SF
Building Area: 5,353 SF
Built FAR: 2.61
Allowed FAR: 2

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 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 1,732 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1910, making it approximately 116 years old.

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

At the current list price of $1,875,000 for 1,732 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,083. 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: RLS10781469
First Listed: 3/18/2022
Price Changed: 7/7/2022
Closed: 6/17/2022
Contract Date: 3/18/2022

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Carolyn Cedar

Listing Contact: (917) 750-3059

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