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156 E 88th St, Brooklyn, NY, 11236

$750,000

Home List Price

$8,906*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
Multi

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156 E 88th St, Brooklyn$750,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$8,906*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeDuplex
Garage1 space
Year Built1940
HeatingHot Water
CoolingWall/Window Unit(s)
MLS #809282
StatusActive

About 156 E 88th St

Welcome to this two-family brick house located in the heart of East Flatbush! This property offers a fantastic opportunity for homeowners and investors alike. The upper unit is a beautifully renovated 2-bedroom apartment, updated just two years ago with modern finishes and a fresh, contemporary feel. The lower unit is a blank canvas, recently demolished and ready for you to design and rebuild to your taste. The property also features a built-in garage and an additional one-car carport, providing convenient parking options. For those with a vision, city-approved plans are already in place to reconfigure the first-floor apartment into a different layout, offering even more flexibility to suit your needs. Don’t miss this opportunity to customize your dream home or invest in a property with great potential.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1940

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Edge
  • Office Phone: (718) 288-3835

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: No
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior: Other

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 1 space

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)

Other

Directions Information:

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Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $750,000

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $5,224
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Brooklyn, NY

City

Med. Sold Price

$987.3K

Med. Price/SqFt

$714

Avg. Days On Market

88

# of Sold Homes

475

156 E 88th St vs Brooklyn

4 DAYS ON ROCKET

-84 Days

$750,000

-$237.3K Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $237.3K less than the Median Sold Price in Brooklyn, NY.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: ONEKEY2
  • MLS Number: #809282

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Edge
  • Office Phone: (718) 288-3835

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$5,224$35,940
2019$5,223$35,940
2018$4,843$24,616
2017$4,294$23,223

History based on county public records data.

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$3,811

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Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$2,315

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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5
/10

  • P.S. 233 Langston Hughes School

  • 9301 Avenue B

  • 0.30 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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7
/10

  • New American Academy Charter School (The)

  • 9301 Avenue B

  • 0.30 miles

  • Public Charter Grades KG-5

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7
/10

  • P.S. 244 Richard R. Green School

  • 5404 Tilden Ave

  • 0.37 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $81,625. The majority of Brooklyn, NY residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Rocket Homes›New York›Kings County›Brooklyn›11236›156 E 88th St

This home is located at 156 E 88th St in Brooklyn, NY and zip code 11236 in the East Flatbush neighborhood. This home was built in 1940. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 02, 2025 and is currently priced at $750,000.

Brooklyn, NY housing market in December 2024 saw over 40 listings sold above listed price, more than 257 sold at listed price and over 178 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Brooklyn, NY decreased by 10.4% between November 2024 and December 2024. While the average time on the market in December 2024 was 88 days, the median list price was $987,395.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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