712 E 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210
FOR SALE

712 E 40th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11210

East Flatbush
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,710 sqft

$709,999

Original price: $775,000
Est. Mortgage $3,984/mo*
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$709,999

Original price: $775,000
Est. Mortgage $3,984/mo*
Get Pre-Qualified
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,710 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Charming Brick Single-Family with Garage & Driveway – Incredible Potential in a Growing Neighborhood!

Welcome to this solid brick single-family home offering generous space, classic charm, and tons of upside in one of the area's most promising neighborhoods.

Inside, you'll find a spacious layout featuring three bedrooms, a comfortable living room, formal dining room, and a well-appointed kitchen—ready for your personal touch and updates. A separate guest suite with its own bedroom, full kitchen, and bathroom provides fantastic flexibility—perfect for extended family, a home office, or future rental potential (where permitted).

Enjoy the convenience of garage parking and a private driveway, a rare find that adds to the home’s overall value and ease of living.

While this home does need some cosmetic work, it’s full of character and offers tremendous potential for buyers looking to create their dream space or make a smart investment in an up-and-coming community with shifting demographics and strong growth.

Don't miss out—opportunities like this don't last long! Schedule your private tour today.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$415
Listed
180+ days ago
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listing by: eRealty Advisors, Inc, (914) 712-6330
Joshua M. Harris, (347) 664-6289
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#864036
Also Listed on OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 712 E 40th Street

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 6
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1710 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Oven, RefrigeratorRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Radiant,OtherHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall/Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Radiant
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Garage
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 359Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Building
Construction Materials: BrickAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Parcel Number: 049860027

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $709,999Price Per Sqft: $415

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Brooklyn
School Information
Elementary School: Ps 161 Crown (The)Jr High / Middle School: Brooklyn Institute For Liberal ArtsHigh School: Academy Of Hospitality And TourismHigh School District: Brooklyn 17

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 864036

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1710 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1800 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 864036Attic: NoneAttribution Contact: 914-712-6330Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent, Lockbox

Price History for 712 E 40th Street

DatePriceEventSource
07/18/2025$709,999PriceChange
OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #864036
05/19/2025$775,000PriceChange
OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #864036
03/31/2025$799,999PriceChange
OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #842264
07/12/2024$850,000Listed For SaleStreetEasy #1726203
03/09/2004$319,300Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$6,665
Assessment$679,000
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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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    "Block party annual gatherings. Parties as everyone is familiar with everyone, neighborhood are safe and neighbors are nice"
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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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  • 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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  • 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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    " nice neighborhood , well manners and stores are nearby. Also transportation is near by. schools are also nearby"
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    " 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "I've lived in the neighborhood for a year, quite and friendly neighbours. Great environment, peaceful and clean "
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "I only come out for necessities ,nice shopping area and great transportation hub.Great schools but not so friendly. "
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    "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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    "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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    "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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Joshua M. Harris, eRealty Advisors, Inc, (914) 712-6330
Agent Phone: (347) 664-6289
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712 E 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,710 sqft single-family home built in 1940. 712 E 40th Street is located in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID on May 19, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 864036.