21 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
FOR SALE

21 87th St
Brooklyn, NY 11209

Bay Ridge
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,400 sqft

$3,550,000

Original price: $3,750,000
Est. Mortgage $19,287/mo*
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$3,550,000

Original price: $3,750,000
Est. Mortgage $19,287/mo*
Get Pre-Qualified
4 Beds
4 Baths
4,400 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Discover this stunning one-family detached home on a 40x100 lot, blending classic architectural elegance with modern updates. Arrive effortlessly with a remote-controlled wrought iron gate and enjoy a snow-melting system for the driveway, sidewalk, and front yard. This immaculately maintained 4,400 SF home features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a loft, and a fully finished basement with multi-zoned heating and air-conditioning. Master woodworker enhancements showcase custom built-ins, pocket doors, ceiling art medallions, wainscoting, original mantels, cherry cabinet crown moldings, oak doors, and stained glass. The elegant entryway leads to a spacious hallway with French doors, an Italian indoor fountain, and a marble stone-like wall. The family room, used as an art gallery, features hardwood floors, cast iron details, natural light, recessed lights, and a wood-burning granite fireplace with antique French Breton-crafted cast iron panels. The study room, with a unique chandelier and large bay windows, offers a serene space for work or relaxation. The formal dining room features hardwood floors, decorative Italian art-painted glass walls, and a crystal chandelier. Beveled glass French doors lead to a year-round climate-controlled winter-garden patio with wrought-iron railings and a backlit wall of a glass mural by Maurice Heaton in 1937. The kitchen boasts high-end stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, skylights, and a cozy breakfast nook with access to a private backyard patio. The second floor includes a bedroom, a wrap-around two-bedroom suite connected by a sunlit sitting room, and a luxurious main bathroom. The top-floor loft offers a vaulted ceiling, oversized skylights, a built-in daybed, and a private full bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and glass sink. The finished basement includes a living area, a full bathroom, an oversized closet, and a cozy media room. Enjoy a private outdoor oasis with a three-car driveway and a detached two-car garage.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$807
Listed
180+ days ago
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listing by: Amerihomes Realty of NY, Inc, (718) 447-2626
Victor Li, (917) 254-2626
Source: BNYMLS, MLS#483635

Home Details for 21 87th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Full,Separate Entrance,OtherNumber of Rooms: 16
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4400 Square FeetFoundation Area: 1200
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: Laundry AreaMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Hot WaterHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Central Air - SplitHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Gas & Electric
Electric: 220 Volts
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Tile
Security
Security: Alarm

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherPatio / Porch: PorchFencing: FullFoundation: Other
Parking & Garage
No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Private Drive,2 Spaces,Detached Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 567Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot Attached Property

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $3,550,000Price Per Sqft: $807

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: Brooklyn

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 483635

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4400 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4000 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Arm's Length

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 483635

Price History for 21 87th St

DatePriceEventSource
11/13/2025$3,550,000PriceChange
BNYMLS #483635
11/06/2024$3,750,000Listed For SaleBNYMLS #483635
06/17/2016$1,499,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/20/2016$1,499,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/05/2016$1,415,000Sold
N/A
02/27/2016$1,499,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
02/27/2016$1,499,000PendingAgent Provided
01/28/2016$1,499,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/04/2009$1,200,000Sold
N/A
08/21/2008$1,200,000Sold
N/A
05/16/2008$1,499,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/10/2001$444,000Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$15,348
Assessment$1,937,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 21 87th St

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Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
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38 87th St, Brooklyn, NY
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74 81st St, Brooklyn, NY
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$2,600,000
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126 87th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.22
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$1,525,000
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2
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124 88th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.22
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$1,600,000
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3.5
2,600
38 87th St #1, Brooklyn, NY
0.05
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$1,820,000
10/30/25
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Neighborhood Overview

Bay Ridge
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What Locals Say about Bay Ridge

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  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 67 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 49 % Say it's quiet

  • 48 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say car is needed

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

  • 21 % Say parking is easy

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Victor Li, Amerihomes Realty of NY, Inc, (718) 447-2626
Agent Phone: (917) 254-2626
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21 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,400 sqft single-family home built in 1925. 21 87th St is located in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by BNYMLS on Nov 6, 2024. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 483635.