SOLD
$1,746,044
Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,038/mo
bd
— ba
2,400
sq ft

540 Decatur St, Brooklyn, NY 11233

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About this home

Located on a beautiful tree lined block of Bedford-Stuyvesant East, this quintessential two family brownstone is everything you're looking for in a townhouse. Recently updated including roof and mechanicals, 540 Decatur Street is currently configured as a 1.5 bedroom rental over an owner's duplex and has stunning details throughout. The garden floor features an updated open floor plan kitchen with original tin ceiling, spacious living and dining area with original moldings, a well preserved mirrored fireplace mantel, huge updated bathroom and backyard space. An impressive pier mirror greets you as you enter the airy front parlor from the vestibule. The back parlor boasts an original built-in wall unit and windowed extension that can be easily used as an office, bedroom or converted into an additional custom bathroom. The parlor floor also has beautiful oak floors, window shutters, pocket and french doors with deco glass panes and decorative medallions, all adding to this home's endless charm. The cellar offers very functional and usable square footage than can be easily combined with the owner's duplex to add an even larger living space. The third floor rental unit offers a quaint 1.5 bedroom apartment with updated kitchen, wood floors, moldings and original fireplace mantel. Lots of new eateries, bars and amenities are opening all the time within blocks including Butch & Coco, Manny's and the beautiful Saratoga Square Park. Easy access to A/C lines at Ralph Ave. , J/Z lines at Halsey St. as well as several bus lines are close by.

Multi-familyProperty Type
1899Year Built
1,800 sq ftLot Size
$728Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,746,044
$491K since sold in February 2016$12K since July

This home's estimate is 45.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.20M) of 1 comparable home.

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Sale history for 540 Decatur St

Tax history for 540 Decatur St

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds
Baths
Stories
2
Lot width
18 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
1,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1899
Sq. Ft.
2,400
Year built
1899
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Kings County
APN
01504 0026
Parking Spaces
Basement
Accessible
HOA Dues
Garage
Features
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.

Property details

Around this home

PS 40 George W Carver

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

10/10
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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 70-78% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

39% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price
$1.66M – $2.01M

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