541 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
OFF MARKET

541 E 42nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11203

East Flatbush
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,322 sqft

$699,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,927/mo*
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$699,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,927/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,322 sqft

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Description

Despite all the gloomy economic news, you're still in the running to become a homeowner in 2022.

And 541 East 42nd St makes that possible at a price typically offered only to investors.

This 1940 brick townhouse with driveway and garage is the perfect starter home in the Farragut section of East Flatbush, Brooklyn for the person open to several home improvement projects.

Ascend the exterior brick stairs, past the covered porch overlooking the yard and driveway, and pass through its vestibule into a spacious living room, just off the dining area.

High concave wood coffered ceilings instantly grab your attention when you enter and introduce you to the stunning mid century modern architecture of the era.

Discover the large open kitchen just off the dining area and continue through where you encounter an immense first floor bathroom and 2 spacious bedrooms.

Descend stairs facing the bathroom will transport you to the english basement where a 2nd Full Bathroom, Rec Area, Laundry Area and Bedroom exist.

You'll have complete access to the Backyard and Garage from the basement level plus additional storage. What are the home improvement projects awaiting you?

Both bathrooms need a facelift and the Kitchen needs to be updated with new cabinets, countertops and appliances. Which is why Investors would line up at the front door to buy this home.

These home improvements are nominal in cost and could be easily financed in your mortgage. Where else could you own a home for less than the price of a 2 Bedroom Condo in Brooklyn?

This is your chance to get out of that expensive apartment you're renting.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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Home Details for 541 E 42nd St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940Year Updated: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

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Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2150 sqft

Price History for 541 E 42nd St

DatePriceEventSource
11/04/2022$495,000Sold
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09/01/2022$495,000PendingStreetEasy
08/01/2022$495,000Listed For SaleStreetEasy
06/13/1994$1,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,991
Assessment$529,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 541 E 42nd St

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Distance
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Sold Price
Sold Date
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Bath
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1235 Troy Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.10
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$610,000
08/19/25
3
2
1,216
518 E 40th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.15
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$636,000
12/31/25
3
1.5
1,280
817 E 45th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.17
Single-Family Home
$550,000
06/25/25
4
1.5
1,410
3812 Clarendon Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.22
Single-Family Home
$565,000
03/13/26
3
3
1,328
4515 Foster Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.24
Single-Family Home
$676,400
05/21/26
3
1.5
1,224
565 E 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Single-Family Home
$720,000
10/22/25
3
2
1,378
604 E 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.24
Single-Family Home
$770,000
01/27/26
3
2
1,248
811 East 48 Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.31
Single-Family Home
$655,000
03/12/26
3
1.5
1,280
1169 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.37
Single-Family Home
$535,000
02/17/26
6
2.5
2,668
1150 Schenectady Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.28
Single-Family Home
$904,200
09/04/25
3
2
1,300

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Neighborhood Overview

East Flatbush
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What Locals Say about East Flatbush

At least 1257 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 78 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 72 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 58 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say car is needed

  • 44 % Say there are community events

  • 41 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say parking is easy

  • 26 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Vaina Cayo-Augustin
    "Block party annual gatherings. Parties as everyone is familiar with everyone, neighborhood are safe and neighbors are nice"
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  • Barbara J
    "excellent commute great restaurants and parks & Brooklyn museum 👍 im looking to move back to neighborhood looking for two bedroom building with elevator. My grandmother live in neighborhood for 55 years have an auntie that still live in neighborhood. "
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  • Slowttt
    "Dogs are here, but no dog parks are readily available in the neighborhood. You have to travel a good distance to get to a dog park."
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  • Dionne Franco-williams
    "Pretty safe area where children can play and travel to school on their own. Fairly clean sidewalks and friendly neighbors."
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  • Swb8hyjqdh
    "Great neighborhood walking distance from parks, schools , grocery store ,doctor’s office etc. Family oriented."
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  • Felicia Cummings
    "Nothing really. The neighborhood is a friendly neighborhood for dogs and their owners. A lot of space"
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  • Therevolution1985
    "What it represents first off it’s Brooklyn Ny the biggest borough ,most known Globally, and it just elevates the passion you show when referencing where you from and it’s the home of biggie smalls "
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  • Affection Johnson
    "What makes this neighborhood unique is that no matter what you need you definitely could find it it’s all type Of stores for whatever you need .This area is also great as far as transportation the bus and train is within walking distance "
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  • CRYSTAL RAHMING
    "Everyone is very friendly and I get along with everyone in the community we have block parties and they be very nice everyone is just nice been living in the same house for 30 years "
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  • Nancy Augustin
    "I’m here will with son just very vulnerable visiting appreciate aprt get paperwork new year 2025 thank heavens help bless do it "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everyone has respect for each other, and the community knows when to shut down the music. I don't think that I should be forced to expand on the matter."
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  • Trulia User
    " nice neighborhood , well manners and stores are nearby. Also transportation is near by. schools are also nearby"
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  • Trulia User
    " Nothing to dislike about the neighborhood.it is safe to walk your dog anytime of day. The are is generally safe."
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  • Trulia User
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time however they aren’t any dog parks near by which makes it a lot harder "
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  • Trulia User
    "There some small parks and prospect park is an option for longer walks but there are some people who have dogs off leash"
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  • Trulia User
    "its quite safe people looking out clean sidewalk, clean neighborhood, churches, school busses fruit stand safe fir kids to walk mostly elderly live not much young folks they grew older now "
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  • Trulia User
    "Local park events during the summer. YMCA, Aviators, Brooklyn College programs, shopping and transit accessibility. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The people in the neighborhood the surrounding streets And the stores that surround their playgrounds ounce church's laundry places to take the children"
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is a great area to raise your kids and walk your dog . Everyone is mostly friendly or stay to themselves "
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived in the neighborhood for a year, quite and friendly neighbours. Great environment, peaceful and clean "
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  • Trulia User
    "They would like everything. The community is a paradise to live in.if you are fortunate to live here your lucky "
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  • Trulia User
    "People are very friendly and help others in the community. It’s a great and a loving neighborhood. Everyone are very welcome here. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood …not too much activity and not too little. A good medium. I would advise any family settings to go and live here "
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  • Trulia User
    "Central to all necessities (transportation, parks, shopping, food, etc.). Most neighbors are friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great transportation accessibility. There are buses and trains close by. There are buses that take you directly to manhattan."
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  • Trulia User
    "Walking distance to shopping and grocery. Many activities in the summer time. Close to prospect park with lots of fun activities for kids."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a good school area walking distance to corner stores and food stores well lit areas and quiet neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "gentrification is underway so maybe it'll be more safer, new buildings are popping up but with these changes, it will be more expensive. schools and amenities to make the neighborhood more kid-oriented might take awhile"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of public parks to walk your 4-legged bestie. Since many people own dogs everyone takes care to pick up after them. The one thing that a dog owner might not like is that the area is very flat. So there isn’t very challenging terrain."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great ! It’s a wonderful place to live. Very lively area. Buses and trains are not to far. Will recommend this area for everyone "
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood was great for transportation family restaurant and local stores. Overall the place is safe and very homely feel the people are kind and caring and homes are clean "
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  • Trulia User
    "I only come out for necessities ,nice shopping area and great transportation hub.Great schools but not so friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for 9 years. Friendly neighborhs clean streets and sidewalks. very quiet."
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  • Trulia User
    "Long-standing homeowners, close knit community. Elderly neighbors watch out for kids. Safe streets, lots of good, inexpensive takeout."
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  • Trulia User
    "East Flatbush is a very cultural neighborhood. There is easy access to transportation like buses and subways and local markets all over the block. Even though there are problems with shootings and burglaries issues with poverty, Flatbush is a nice neighborhood. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve been living in this area for over 8 years and I like the fact that there are trees. More homes than buildings "
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  • Trulia User
    "Carnival each Labor Day is celebrated by this majority West Indian community. Noise levels are high."
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  • Steve P.
    "Sometimes at the park they have festival and park party. This will make people meet other people in the neighborhood "
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  • Alyssadams21
    "Nothing really Maybe the parks, there is wimbate park where we go to run have picnics , exercise , And on church avenue there lots of Caribbean spots"
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  • Dwayne M.
    "Block parties are really big during the summer. Also we are close to the 2 and 5 train which gets you into manhattan in 30 minutes. "
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541 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,322 sqft single-family home built in 1940. 541 E 42nd St is located in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. This property is not currently available for sale. 541 E 42nd St was last sold on Nov 4, 2022 for $495,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 541 E 42nd St is $699,700.