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1940 Strauss St, Brooklyn, NY, 11212

4beds
3baths
1,640sqft
$648,000
$395price/sqft
$4,099/moest. monthly cost
$163,960/yrincome needed

About This Home

Move-In Ready 4-Bedroom Home with Driveway, All-Season Room & Private Yard on an Extra-Wide Brooklyn Block Welcome to this spacious and well-maintained single-family home nestled on one of the neighborhood’s wider residential blocks. Offering 4 generously sized bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a private driveway, front yard, and backyard, this home provides the space, comfort, and flexibility that today’s buyers are searching for. Inside, you’ll find a thoughtfully laid-out floor plan with four unusually large bedrooms—a rare feature in this area where bedroom sizes are often more modest. At the rear of the home is a bright all-season room, providing additional living space that’s perfect as a family room, playroom, home office, fitness area, or simply a place to relax while overlooking the backyard. The home has been well cared for and is move-in ready, allowing its next owner to settle in immediately while updating finishes over time to reflect their own personal style. The overall condition offers an excellent balance of comfort today and the opportunity to add value through future cosmetic enhancements at your own pace. Any buyer with an accepted offer at asking price or higher will receive $1000 credit at closing for appliances. The property is features existing ductwork already in place, making it significantly easier for a future owner to install central air conditioning should they choose. Outside, enjoy the convenience of a private driveway, along with both front and rear outdoor spaces that provide room for entertaining, gardening, children at play, or simply enjoying your own outdoor retreat. Neighborhood Located in Brownsville, 1940 Strauss Street offers the convenience of a well-established residential neighborhood experiencing continued investment and revitalization. Residents enjoy easy access to neighborhood shopping, supermarkets, local restaurants, cafés, schools, houses of worship, and neighborhood parks. Public transportation is readily available, with the #3 train at Saratoga Ave four blocks away, and multiple bus lines even closer, providing convenient connections throughout Brooklyn and into Manhattan, while nearby major roadways make commuting by car equally accessible. Whether you’re looking for your forever home or a property with long-term upside, 1940 Strauss Street represents a wonderful opportunity to own a spacious Brooklyn home with the room to grow, personalize, and enjoy for years to come.

Getting Around

81
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
77
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

4/10
Ps 156 WaverlyGrades PK-50.1 mi
6/10
Is 392Grades 6-80.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1987

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: Inside

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,640
  • Total interior livable area: 1,640 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 035150063
  • Special condition: Resale

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Cold Wave
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Kings County and New York

Flood
Severe Storm
Snowstorm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,276$39,312
Home Insurance *$250$3,000
Property Taxes $302$3,624
Electricity $271$3,252
Total$4,099$49,188
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$140,537/yr
40% on housing$122,970/yr
45% on housing$109,306/yr

New York FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 20,669Commercial: 1,556
Total Premiums$32.27M
Total Exposure$7.63B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 4.2%
4.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.2%
1.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$395This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 11212$455
Kings County$697

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 11212$542
Kings County$623

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-01Listed for sale$648,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentNatalie Richards
BrokerageMcCormack Richards Real Estate Advisors LLC

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