Corner house and lot being Offered for the first time in over 30 years, this 70’ x 100’ R5-zoned property is a true opportunity in the heart of Canarsie. The sale includes both the lot and the existing single-family home — sold together. The home will be delivered vacant. owner will need reasonable time to relocate. The house is in need of a full renovation, and not mortgageable. Buildable square footage is 9,450 to 10,500 PLEASE CONFIRM WITH YOUR ARCHITECT!!! Located close to major shopping centers and just minutes from the Belt Parkway, this property offers convenience and strong long-term potential. Opportunity to build several Multifamily homes and potentially condos . Buyers should consult their architect before submitting an offer. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$906Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Yan Byshevsky• Remax Top Nest Real Estate
Canarsie, located between Jamaica Bay and East Flatbush, is a waterfront and residential New York neighborhood with broad bay views and low-rise blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Rockaway Parkway and Flatlands Avenue, where Caribbean bakeries, barbershops, produce markets, and takeout counters keep the sidewalks busy. Brick rowhouses, detached homes with driveways, and mid-century apartment buildings shape a streetscape that feels more suburban than brownstone Brooklyn. Canarsie Park and the Jamaica Bay shoreline set a salt-air backdrop for walking paths and ballfields. The Canarsie Pier adds open-water perspective and a long horizon line. Local pillars like Footprints Cafe, The Original Island Burger, and the Canarsie Youth Center ground daily routines.
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Market insights
8702 Avenue J · $999,999
DAYS ON MARKET
28 days
The average home goes pending in 60 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.6%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$999,999
Median sale price in this area is $993,740. (1% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Feature Single: Other
Parking Attributes: Other
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 5
# of Rooms: 7
# of Rooms Level 1: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths Level 1: 1
Bedroom Information
# of Beds Level 1: 3
Interior Features
Other
Other Floors (See Remarks)
# of AC Units: 0
Room 1 Information
Bedroom
Room Level: First Floor
Room 2 Information
Bedroom
Room Level: First Floor
Room 3 Information
Bedroom
Room Level: First Floor
Room 4 Information
Bath - Full
Room Level: First Floor
Room 5 Information
Bath - Half
Room Level: Basement
Room 6 Information
Living Room
Room Level: First Floor
Room 7 Information
Living Room
Room Level: First Floor
Exterior
Building Information
Detached Building
Building Footprint Sq Ft: 960
Building Dimensions: 40.00 x 24.00
Exterior: Other (See Remarks)
Other (See Remarks)
Other Foundation
Property Information
Residential
Sq Ft Total: 1104
Lot Information
Lot Number: 35
Zoning: R5B
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Amount: $6,623
Financing Information
Financing: Exchange Considered, Assumption, Cash
Utilities
Utilities
Electric: Other
Hot Water: None
Heating Fuel: None
Electricity and solar
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Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Sale and tax history for 8702 Avenue J
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BNYMLS #498389
Feb 12, 2026
Pending
—
Jan 15, 2026
Listed
$999,999
$906/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 13, 1996
Sold
$185,000
$168/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,464 (−2.4%)
$13,080 + $33,480
$46,560
2024
$6,623 (−0.4%)
$13,080 + $24,660
$37,740
2023
$6,647 (+7.8%)
$13,080 + $22,680
$35,760
2022
$6,164 (+0.6%)
$13,080 + $28,260
$41,340
2021
$6,130 (+5.4%)
$13,080 + $22,080
$35,160
2020
$5,817 (−0.5%)
$13,080 + $19,800
$32,880
2019
$5,844 (+0.8%)
$13,080 + $14,400
$27,480
2018
$5,800 (+8.8%)
$13,080 + $17,280
$30,360
2017
$5,332 (+8.1%)
$11,336 + $14,820
$26,156
2016
$4,932 (+8.3%)
$11,336 + $14,820
$26,156
2015
$4,552 (+1.9%)
$11,445 + $13,231
$24,676
2014
$4,468 (+7.2%)
$10,920 + $12,360
$23,280
2013
$4,168 (+11.1%)
$10,920 + $12,360
$23,280
2012
$3,751 (+8.6%)
$14,999 + $7,897
$22,896
2011
$3,454 (+5.2%)
$16,980 + $4,620
$21,600
2010
$3,284
$15,142 + $6,689
$21,831
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
4,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Finished Sq. Ft.
—
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,104
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kings County
APN
08039 0035
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
R5B
Low Density Contextual Residence District
Although an R5B contextual district permits detached and semi-detached buildings, it is primarily a three-story rowhouse district typical of such neighborhoods as Windsor Terrace and Bay Ridge in Brooklyn. The traditional quality of R5B districts is reflected in the districts height and setback, front yard and curb cuts regulations that maintain the character of the neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational / school
Library
Golf related
Park & open space
Climate risks
2/10 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, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
65% 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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Historical weather
Brooklyn, NY • 11236
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 8702 Avenue J
$957,310
$43K under list price of $1.00M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $395K to $935K.
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