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For sale
$699,000
980 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11212
2beds
0baths
1,472sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
2,000 Square Feet Lot
$696,100 Zestimate®
$475/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fresh finishesModern updatesGenerous lotSpacious layoutStrong bones
- 213 days |
- 217 |
- 3 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Best Realty Professionals 718-484-3745,
Katia Belony 347-228-7474
Source: BNYMLS,MLS#: 497126
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 0
Heating
- Natural Gas, Baseboard
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Other
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,472
- Total interior livable area: 1,472 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Shared Drive, 1 Space
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 2,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x100
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Foundation area: 560
- Parcel number: 046650006
- Zoning: R6
- Special conditions: Arm's Length
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt/Tar,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Brooklyn
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $475/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $918,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,663
- Date on market: 11/5/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 215 days
Estimated market value
$696,100
$661,000 - $731,000
$3,432/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,000-4.1%$475/sqft |
Source:  BNYMLS #497126 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2025 | Listing removed | $729,000$495/sqft |
Source: NY State MLS #11242653 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $729,000+23.6%$495/sqft |
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| 5/25/2019 | Listing removed | $590,000$401/sqft |
Source: Citi Habitats #6904107 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2018 | Listed for sale | $590,000+7.3%$401/sqft |
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| 4/7/2017 | Listing removed | $550,000$374/sqft |
Source: Winzone Realty Inc #2890027 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2017 | Price change | $550,000-15.4%$374/sqft |
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| 11/7/2016 | Price change | $650,000-35%$442/sqft |
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| 10/21/2016 | Price change | $1,000,000+100%$679/sqft |
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| 10/13/2016 | Listed for sale | $500,000$340/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,877 +4.6% | $55,080 +17.8% |
| 2024 | $4,663 | $46,740 -5.2% |
| 2023 | -- | $49,320 +10.6% |
| 2022 | -- | $44,580 +18.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $37,500 +5.6% |
| 2020 | $4,335 +5.9% | $35,520 +1.7% |
| 2019 | $4,095 +7.2% | $34,920 +91.1% |
| 2018 | $3,822 +3.6% | $18,270 +1% |
| 2017 | $3,688 +10.5% | $18,093 +6% |
| 2016 | $3,339 | $17,076 +0.1% |
| 2015 | $3,339 +81.6% | $17,067 +5.9% |
| 2014 | $1,839 | $16,123 +5.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $15,225 +1% |
| 2012 | -- | $15,078 +6% |
| 2011 | -- | $14,230 +0% |
| 2010 | -- | $14,223 +5.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $13,436 +5.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $12,688 +1% |
| 2007 | -- | $12,565 +6% |
| 2006 | -- | $11,859 +0.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $11,853 +5.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $11,197 +5.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $10,574 +1% |
| 2002 | -- | $10,471 +5.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $9,883 +0.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $9,878 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Brownsville
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Ps 219 Kennedy KingGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Middle School For Art And PhilosphyGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- NAEast Brooklyn Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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