981 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11210
FOR SALE

981 E 42nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11210

East Flatbush
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,344 sqft

$749,000

Original price: $749,000
Est. Mortgage $4,178/mo*
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$749,000

Original price: $749,000
Est. Mortgage $4,178/mo*
Get Pre-Qualified
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,344 sqft
We estimate this home will sell faster than 96% nearby.

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Description

Welcome to 981 East 42nd Street, a detached one-family home nestled on a beautiful, tree-lined block in the heart of Flatlands, Brooklyn. Situated on a 20x100 lot, this property offers approximately 1,326 square feet of living space with a traditional layout well-suited for everyday living and entertaining. 3-bedrooms converted to 2 Ginormous bedrooms offer added flexibility to suit your needs. The home features abundant natural light throughout, creating a warm and inviting interior. Additional highlights include a full basement providing ample space for storage, recreation, or potential expansion, as well as a shared driveway and garage for convenient off-street parking. Built in 1925, the property offers an excellent opportunity to maintain its original character while incorporating modern updates. Ideally located near shopping, dining, schools, parks, and public transportation. This is a great opportunity to own in one of Brooklyn’s established residential neighborhoods. Call today for a private tour.
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 96% nearby.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Yes
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$557
Listed
63 days ago
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listing by: Madison Estates Sotheby's International Realty, (917) 951-1087
Charles Dalessandro
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1823834
Also Listed on BNYMLS.

Home Details for 981 E 42nd St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1344 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
No Cooling
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: OtherExterior: GardenGarden
Parking & Garage
No Garage

Days on Market

Days on Market: 63

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $749,000Price Per Sqft: $557

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: East Flatbush

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: S1823834

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1344 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Resale

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: S1823834Listing Url

Additional Information

STREETEASY Property ID: 10367977STREETEASY Building ID: 6590713

Market trends in New York

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$772K
$5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.8%
Price per sq ft
$643
$10MoM
Available listings
18549
515MoM

Price History for 981 E 42nd St

DatePriceEventSource
06/17/2026$729,000PriceChange
BNYMLS #500776
05/04/2026$749,000PriceChange
BNYMLS #500776
04/22/2026$785,000Listed For SaleBNYMLS #500776
10/23/2020$925,000Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,955
Assessment$830,000
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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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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  • Trulia User
    "Lovely community that keeps on grounded. The garbage streets is improved as it seems more landlords are cleaning the street but there are spots that remain gross especially adjacent to empty lots or building construction areas. Most people are friendly to newcomers. Prospect park is a huge asset. I am impressed and pleased that NYC is taking care of and improving the park especially south of Lincoln ave. "
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    "It depends on the time of day but for the most part it’s smooth. Centrally located from banks, major shopping and the subway "
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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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  • Barbara J
    "excellent commute great restaurants and parks & Brooklyn museum đź‘Ť 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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    "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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    " 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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  • 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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    "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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  • 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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    "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
    "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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    "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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Charles Dalessandro, Madison Estates Sotheby's International Realty, (917) 951-1087
981 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11210 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,344 sqft single-family home built in 1925. 981 E 42nd St is located in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by StreetEasy on Apr 22, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# S1823834.