712 E 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11210
About This Home
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.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Materials
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Oven,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished,Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Other
- Attic: None
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Radiant,Other
- Cooling features: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,710
- Total interior livable area: 1,710 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 049860027
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Special condition: None
Lot
- Lot size: 1,800 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
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
- Cold Wave
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Kings County and New York
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,590 | $43,080 |
| Home Insurance * | $274 | $3,288 |
| Property Taxes | $331 | $3,972 |
| Electricity | $282 | $3,391 |
| Total | $4,477 | $53,724 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New York FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-18 | Price change | $709,999 |
| 2025-05-19 | Price change | $775,000 |
| 2025-03-31 | Price change | $799,999 |
| 2024-07-12 | Listed for sale | $850,000 |
| 2004-03-09 | Sold | $319,300 |
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