744 Rugby Road offers six-bedroom living with a welcoming front porch, a spacious backyard made for summer BBQs and outdoor entertaining, all on one of Midwood’s most picturesque tree-lined blocks. This gracious detached single-family townhouse captures the kind of Brooklyn living that feels increasingly rare: quiet, spacious, and deeply connected to both home and neighborhood life. Set back from the street, with a private front lawn, 744 Rugby Road blends timeless character with the ease of everyday functionality across four thoughtfully laid-out levels. Inside, generously proportioned rooms, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and an abundance of windows create a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout. The garden level is designed for gathering. A sunlit living room flows into a formal dining room made for long dinners and celebrations, while the large eat-in kitchen opens directly to the expansive backyard, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor rhythm for summer meals, gardening, or simply enjoying a quiet morning coffee surrounded by greenery. The second floor features four comfortable bedrooms and a modern bathroom, while the third floor offers two more bedrooms and another full bath, with ample closet space throughout both levels. A full-height finished basement provides additional storage, recreation space, laundry, and utility areas. 744 Rugby Road is conveniently located near the B and Q subway lines, offering easy access into Manhattan. Stores, cafes, and restaurants within walking distance.
West Midwood, located between Prospect Park and Marine Park, is a residential and leafy New York neighborhood with prewar apartment houses and tree-lined side streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Flatbush Avenue corridor near Avenue J, where bakeries, produce markets, and long-running eateries keep the sidewalks busy. Community pillars include the Kings Theatre, the historic Flatbush Town Hall, and the Brooklyn College Performing Arts Center. Detached Tudors and brick colonials mix with mid-rise co-ops, giving blocks a varied, lived-in rhythm. Green space threads in from nearby Prospect Park and the Parade Ground, shaping a walk-and-bike routine. Subway stops along the Q and 2/5 lines tie the area to the rest of Brooklyn and Manhattan.
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Offer insights
744 Rugby Rd · $1,699,000
$1.69M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.69M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
72 days
The average home goes pending in 59 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.6%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Unfurnished
Hardwood flooring
10 total rooms
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Laundry & utility
Laundry details listed in remarks
Flooring
Hardwood
Exterior features
East, North, South and West exposures
Home design
3 total stories
Entry level is 1
Construction
Lot area 4,000
Lot dimensions approximately 4000 x 1
HOA & community
Association fee billed monthly
Financial info
Annual taxes listed
Other
Pets not allowed in building
Electricity and solar
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Residential development in R2 districts is limited exclusively to single-family detached houses. Floral Park in Queens, parts of City Island and Riverdale in the Bronx, and Westerleigh on Staten Island's north shore are typical R2 districts.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
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Library
Museum / gallery
Golf related
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
67% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
72/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Brooklyn. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 744 Rugby Rd
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Rental earnings
Est. $4,370 per month, based on comparable rentals