809 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
OFF MARKET

809 Putnam Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221

Bedford-Stuyvesant
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,360 sqft

$2,289,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,633/mo*
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$2,289,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,633/mo*
Refinance Your Home
6 Beds
3 Baths
3,360 sqft

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Description

This stunning four story two family brownstone is full of intact original details including fireplaces, wainscoting, pocket doors, crown moldings, wooden shutters, fireplaces, hardwood floors, built in cabinetry, south facing bay windows allows the sun to drench every floor. Currently configured as two duplexes, this excellently maintained twenty foot house spans 3,360 SqFt over four stories awaits your personal touch to create your dream home.



Garden + Parlor Floor Duplex: ?Enter onto the garden level into seamlessly combined garden and parlor floor duplex loaded with character and charm. On the garden floor you will find original moldings, window shutters, pocket doors, tin ceilings in the open kitchen that leads out onto a private garden. The dramatic ceiling height of the sun drenched parlor floor nicely frames the elegant and original pier mirror, pocket doors that lead into a large bedroom with ample closet space.



3rd + 4th Floor Duplex:? You will find 3 king size bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, office, spacious kitchen and living room combined suitable for entertaining. The duplex offers an original treasure that the owner decided to preserve tucked away behind drywall.



Location is prime as you will be in close proximity of local favorites such as Chez Oscar fine French cuisine where world-renowned artist Charlotta Janssen's displays her work of art in every inch of the bistro. In addition, Café on Ralph, Saraghina, L'Antagoniste, Peaches on Lewis and Milk & Pull and many new additions opening this spring. Convenient commute to downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan with the 'A' express and 'C' trains at the Utica Avenue stop and the J/M/Z at Gates Avenue a few blocks away.



This ready to move in two family home is ready for you to form memories of a lifetime with the opportunity to be a income producing property. 809 Putnam Avenue offers timeless details and charm that one can cherish as they call Bedford-Stuyvesant home.
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Home Details for 809 Putnam Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3
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Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1901Year Updated: 1901
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Townhouse

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Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2000 sqft

Price History for 809 Putnam Ave

DatePriceEventSource
09/04/2019$1,690,000Sold
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08/07/2019$1,850,000PendingAgent Provided
03/29/2019$1,850,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/02/2015$2,750ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/26/2015$2,750PriceChange
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05/06/2015$2,900Listed For RentAgent Provided
12/18/2003$427,500Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,735
Assessment$1,908,000
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Comparable Sales for 809 Putnam Ave

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
671 Hancock St, Brooklyn, NY
0.10
Townhouse
$2,051,000
09/04/25
3
3
1,850
566 Monroe St, Brooklyn, NY
0.30
Townhouse
$1,360,000
01/30/26
4
3
2,400
497 Madison St, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Townhouse
$2,375,000
09/04/25
6
4
3,450
372 Decatur St, Brooklyn, NY
0.34
Townhouse
$1,283,750
04/06/26
6
4.5
2,900
726 Macon St, Brooklyn, NY
0.42
Townhouse
$2,340,000
09/15/25
5
3
2,430
773 Macon St, Brooklyn, NY
0.46
Townhouse
$2,100,000
08/20/25
4
3.5
2,550
821A Quincy St, Brooklyn, NY
0.30
Townhouse
$1,750,000
11/24/25
3
1
3,300
877 Greene Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.34
Townhouse
$1,866,600
09/11/25
4
6.5
4,125
1170 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.68
Townhouse
$999,000
12/22/25
6
3.5
2,546
65 Harman St, Brooklyn, NY
0.65
Townhouse
$1,400,000
09/22/25
4
3
1,920
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Neighborhood Overview

Bedford-Stuyvesant
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What Locals Say about Bedford-Stuyvesant

At least 2007 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 72 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say there are community events

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

  • 50 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 39 % Say parking is easy

  • 34 % Say it's quiet

  • 31 % Say car is needed

  • 25 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Clint Newsom
    "It’s a good neighborhood schools could probably be improved. There are probably opportunities for more family, friendly restaurants, and the trash and dog poop can be a bit overwhelming at times."
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  • Smneze
    "Good place with a great price. The kitchen is well equipped and has everything you need."
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  • Munecabella2021
    "They good for doing Halloween and Christmas and when it comes to thanksgiving they are very nice and respectful "
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  • Ozara Jonnson
    "community meetings & tips to keep the neighborhood safe. movies nights, bake sales at the park!! The neighborhood is safe/ feel safe. Bus stations/ train stations is close by! Lots of restaurants/ supermarkets/ farmers market also coffee shop/ ice cream shops. "
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  • Swiftthabest
    "There are lots of dog parents here so very easy for them to interact. Everyone i've met with a dog is also very friendly "
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  • Jasmine Hines
    "Perfect here Great Historical Neighborhood Can’t wait to be apart of this great community. I would recommend Brooklyn to people who looking for growth and real family like places . Homes of the great people there"
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  • Jay Williams
    "Lots of trees and parks and space. Some owners don't pick up after their dogs. Some owners walk their dogs off the leash. "
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  • Jay Williams
    "People walk their dogs often, but owners don't often pick up after their dogs. Most people will leave you alone. There are a lot of trees in the neighborhood, as well as a few parks, but they require leashes. "
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  • SN
    "Throughout the neighborhood and the year you can see block parties celebrating the neighborhood and its community as well as community gardens."
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  • Trulia User
    "Yes the subway is a block away so its very easy to get anywhere in nyc. Buses run west to east so thats great too"
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  • Elena Carey
    "Von king park is dog haven, off leash hours before 9am and a dog park that is lovely when it’s not rained out. "
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  • Josh
    "Short. Very short. I’m usually in the city on the Lower East Side in 15 minutes or less during the day. "
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  • Trulia User
    "During the summer time block party’s and other activities for children make the community a blast to be apart of "
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  • Josh
    "I live close to the J train which gets me to work on the LES in about 15 minutes during the day, but, minimum 30 minutes at nights. "
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  • Dashawn Williams
    "It feels like home and it always will. The are definitely has changed but for the better in my opinion."
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  • Aisha
    "There are many dogs around. All sizes too. If you’re social the dog people will speak to you. "
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  • PinPin
    "Gentrified more and more, great tight knit community, really relaxed compare to Fort Greene/Clinton Hill area. Arts & Letters have been amazing and goes up to middle school "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for a few months not and I don’t feel safe. The street is always decorated with dog mess and garbage. Wouldn’t recommend. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived on this neighborhood in the past and it was great then and I still love it trying to move back "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice community and clean streets, good lighting. Good food markets and restaurants close by. School are Ali’s close and easy to get to. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The schools are not great, but the teachers are very caring. There are a few public housing spaces that may generate some unpleasant circumstances, but once you get used to it and get to know the people, it’s fine."
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  • Trulia User
    "lived here since 2004, it has been an interesting to see the are change over the years. the mix of people all wanting community "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for three years now. Before then I lived a five minute walk away, but a different zip code. I practically lived here all my life. This neighborhood is full of friendly people who genuinely care about their properties. They take great care of what’s theirs. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived I. This neighborhood since birth. It’s always cool safe and family oriented. I love this place "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a relatively easy. I’m at least a 1 to 10 minutes walk to a bus stop or a train station. And it doesn’t matter what time of the day, it’s generally safe to walk to and from home. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Block parties during the summer time, they close off the street and people barbecue and blow up bounce for kids"
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  • Trulia User
    "Wonderful neighborhood safe and very friendly, the blocks are tree lined and houses well maintained "
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  • Trulia User
    "Community events are nonexistent. We have a street party every year but it’s doesn’t have a community feel. It’s mostly the people who have lived on my street for a long time who don’t like new comers or reach out to new people who move in"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are lots of families in the neighborhood and many things for kids to do. Some playgrounds would benefit from a makeover. But otherwise no complaints! "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great area for shopping People and neighborly it’s an amazing area to live and fantastic I recommend people coming to this neighborhood it’s family oriented it’s fantastic I love it here"
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  • Trulia User
    "there could be more dog parks and there's not enough grassy areas or dog friendly coffee shops. otherwise it's like most of brooklyn......................................................."
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in the neighborhood for two years. I love the vibrant and friendly vibe. there are plenty of great coffee shops and restaurants and public transportation is also very good"
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood is in a great area in-between the J and the A/C so if you have to commute into Manhattan it's is pretty easy. With the exspansion of the citi bikes most corners you can easily grab a bike for short rides if you don't feel like riding the bus."
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  • Trulia User
    "Our Area in Bed Stuy has Block parties, stoop socials, Block Associations, engaged residents, community gatherings and speaking to your neighbors! "
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  • Trulia User
    "Block parties are good way to meet your neighbors. It happened during summer time. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Tree lined blocks but new renovation all over. Brooklyn is in the house. I’d recommend it to anyone. "
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  • Trulia User
    "my commute is about 25 minutes. traffic is just insane. with the construction and bus and bike lanes. the city is making sure traffic gets progressively worse. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I use a car most of the time but when I do use the subway it's pretty good their a lot of homeless people in the morning but that's it "
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood is very decent to have your kids the schools are great and it’s a community neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is dirty and noisy and people drive dangerously. People sell and do drugs in the open. There are no decent parks. "
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809 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,360 sqft townhouse built in 1901. 809 Putnam Ave is located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. This property is not currently available for sale. 809 Putnam Ave was last sold on Sep 4, 2019 for $1,690,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 809 Putnam Ave is $2,289,900.