Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $850,000

· Closed December 16, 2021

1971 E 38th Street

$850,000

$618 per sq ft

1971 E 38th Street

Marine Park, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10731664

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

4

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,376

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 1,376 sq ft
Year Built 1930
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Marine Park

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Parking: Private garage
  • Character: Pre-war building (1930)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 6
Baths 2 Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street Fillmore Avenue/Avenue S
Year Built 1930
Living Area 1,376 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 08505-0011
Block/Lot 8505/11

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jul 13, 2021 $850,000 -
Currently Jun 10, 2026 $850,000 -

Description

This beautiful, detached, brick, recently retouched and excellently maintained, 4-bedroom, 2 bath property sits on a tranquil, tree-lined block within Marine Park. It's only one of two detached homes on the entire block! The property's livable square footage on the 1st & 2nd floor is 1,376sqft along with a 688sqft finished basement. The lot size spans 20 feet wide by 100 feet deep and the brick buildout is 16 feet by 43 feet. It features a convenient carport, shared driveway with garage, and a large backyard deck half-sheltered from the elements, great for entertaining and outdoor dining. The expansive first floor has a great room with living and dining areas facing south-west, bathing in natural light from windows on all sides and features hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, and split A/C. Next is a large eat-in-kitchen with granite countertops, tasteful cabinetry, all stainless-steel appliances, ceiling fan, and a modern light fixture that everyone loves. The rear kitchen door leads directly onto a 430sqft backyard deck perfect for barbecues and birthday parties! The light and airy second floor features a king-sized, primary bedroom with built in closets facing south-west, a second queen-sized bedroom with wall to wall built-in closets and natural light coming in from two directions, and a 3rd middle bedroom large enough for a full-sized bed and furniture. This floor has a spacious full bathroom and the eight separate closets you get on this floor are really amazing. Last but not least, the finished basement has a separate entrance, bedroom, full-bath, laundry room with washer/dryer, two storage rooms, and utility room. Come see this beautiful home one block away from the B2, two blocks away from the B3, minutes from local businesses like Marine Park Coffee on Avenue S, the Marine Park main field and playground with sprinklers, the Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Trail & Golf Course, and shopping on Avenue U, Flatbush Ave, and Kings Plaza. Call us today.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Garden Garden

Building Information

Marine Park is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood of single-family detached and semi-attached brick homes built primarily in the 1930s through 1960s, surrounding the 798-acre Marine Park salt marsh and nature preserve. Local buses connect to the B/Q trains at Avenue U and the 2/5 at Flatbush Avenue. The Marine Park Golf Course and Salt Marsh Nature Center offer outdoor recreation along Gerritsen Creek.

Marine Park Live Market Data

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Active Listings

6

Median Asking Price

$925K

Median $/Sqft

$450

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

0

Price Reduced

17%

Sold (30 Days)

0

Median Sale Price

$775K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 6/10/26, 2:48 AM EST

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1971 E 38th Street, Marine Park, Kings County • Near Fillmore Avenue/Avenue S

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1930
Year Built
96 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R3-2
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $50,220
Land Value: $9,960
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,000 SF
Building Area: 1,376 SF
Built FAR: 0.69
Allowed FAR: 0.75

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.

The listed interior living area is 1,376 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1930, making it approximately 96 years old.

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

At the current list price of $850,000 for 1,376 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $618. 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: RLS10731664
First Listed: 7/13/2021
Price Changed: 8/11/2021
Closed: 12/16/2021
Contract Date: 7/13/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Daniel Benzaken

Listing Contact: (347) 539-6680

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