39 South Portland Avenue

Sold 5/23/24

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Last Sold Price

$4,740,000

7 beds5 baths6,360 sqft$745/sqft

39 South Portland Avenue, Fort Greene

TownhouseProperty Type

2,200 sq ftLot Size

1870Year Built

$745/sq ftPrice per sq ft

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Description

Largest townhouse on Fort Greene's best block.
Why live in someone else's dream when you can live in your own!
An expansive 22-foot wide townhouse encompassing 6,360sf over 5 floors and a full basement awaits your vision to create the ultimate statement for the next hundred years. Save valuable time and money by using the existing approved renovation plans or create your own vision.
Delivered vacant, the home is currently subdivided into a four-family from its original single-family layout. This...Largest townhouse on Fort Greene's best block.

Why live in someone else's dream when you can live in your own!

An expansive 22-foot wide townhouse encompassing 6,360sf over 5 floors and a full basement awaits your vision to create the ultimate statement for the next hundred years. Save valuable time and money by using the existing approved renovation plans or create your own vision.

Delivered vacant, the home is currently subdivided into a four-family from its original single-family layout. This 7-bedroom, 5-bath home has 10 fireplaces, soaring ceilings and original details throughout. Enjoy the 53-foot deep private garden.

Located on Fort Greene's best block, South Portland Avenue is a hidden oasis between Fort Greene Park and the destination shops and restaurants nearby.

Listing Agents

Martin Eiden
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Ramzis Hadzhi
Alternative Listing Agent
P: (347) 832-6720
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Alex Mahgoub
Alternative Listing Agent
P: (347) 575-3344
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Kelly Robinson
Alternative Listing Agent
P: (646) 808-5794
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Listing closed: 05/23/2024 12:00 AM

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Amenities

Fireplace
Crown Mouldings
High Ceilings
Oversized Windows
Walk Up
Voice Intercom
Curved Stairs
Central Heating
Back Yard
Parking Included
Full Basement
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$28,522 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$27,104

Property Taxes

$1,418

Maintenance/Common Charges

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Property Information for 39 South Portland Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $1,418 / month
Min. Down Pymt: 10%
Total Rooms: 19.0
MLS Type: House/Building
County: Kings County
Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%

Building Information

Stories: 6
Year Built: 1870
Building Size: 22' x 47'
Building Sq. Ft: 6,204 SF
Lot Size: 2,200 SF / 22' x 100'
Building Type: Townhouse

Property History for 39 South Portland Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 24, 2025	Contract Signed OLR	$8,750,000	—
Jun 21, 2025	Sold RLS RESO	$8,750,000	—
Jun 20, 2025	Contract Signed RLS RESO		—
Jun 20, 2025	Sold (Public Record) ACRIS	$8,750,000	—
Jun 20, 2025	Sold (Public Record) ACRIS	$8,750,000	+76.8% / yr
Jun 20, 2025	Listed (Active) RLS RESO	$8,750,000	—
Jun 6, 2024	Sold Manual	$4,740,000	—
May 23, 2024	Sold (Public Record) ACRIS	$4,740,000	+0.5% / yr
Mar 22, 2024	Contract Signed Manual		—
Jan 10, 2024	Price Change Manual	$5,000,000	—
Nov 14, 2023	Listed (Active) Manual	$5,800,000	—
Jul 16, 2018	Sold RLS RESO	$4,600,000	—
Jul 16, 2018	Sold (Public Record) ACRIS	$4,600,000	—
Sep 15, 2017	Listed (Active) RLS RESO	$4,999,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/24/2025	Contract Signed OLR	$8,750,000
06/21/2025	Sold RLS RESO	$8,750,000
06/20/2025	Contract Signed RLS RESO	—
06/20/2025	Sold (Public Record) ACRIS	$8,750,000
06/20/2025	Sold (Public Record) ACRIS	$8,750,000 +76.8% / yr
06/20/2025	Listed (Active) RLS RESO	$8,750,000
06/06/2024	Sold Manual	$4,740,000
05/23/2024	Sold (Public Record) ACRIS	$4,740,000 +0.5% / yr
03/22/2024	Contract Signed Manual	—
01/10/2024	Price Change Manual	$5,000,000
11/14/2023	Listed (Active) Manual	$5,800,000
07/16/2018	Sold RLS RESO	$4,600,000
07/16/2018	Sold (Public Record) ACRIS	$4,600,000
09/15/2017	Listed (Active) RLS RESO	$4,999,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 39 South Portland Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$243,900Additions$1,406,250Total$1,650,150

Home Facts

Total Finished SqFt5,186 SqFtLot Size2,200 SqFtYear Built1930ZoningR6B

Schools near 39 South Portland Avenue

This home is within New York City Geographic District #13.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	P.S. 20 Clinton Hill	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.3 mi
4/10	Ms 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	0.2 mi
10/10	Brooklyn Technical High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.1 mi
6/10	Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	Public - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.3 mi
5/10	Fort Green Preparatory Academy	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	0.4 mi
5/10	DESIGN WORKS	Public - Nearby school	9 to 10	0.5 mi
NR	Hanson Place Elementary School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.2 mi
NR	BROOKLYN INDEPENDENT	Private - Nearby school	6 to 8	0.2 mi
NR	Hensen Preparatory School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	P.S. 20 Clinton Hill PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
4/10	Ms 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center Public6 to 8 Nearby school	0.2 mi
10/10	Brooklyn Technical High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.1 mi
6/10	Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters PublicPK to 8 Nearby school	0.3 mi
5/10	Fort Green Preparatory Academy Public6 to 8 Nearby school	0.4 mi
5/10	DESIGN WORKS Public9 to 10 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Hanson Place Elementary School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	BROOKLYN INDEPENDENT Private6 to 8 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	Hensen Preparatory School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.2 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 39 South Portland Avenue, Fort Greene	$4,740,000	7	5	6,360	2,200
39 South Portland Avenue, Fort Greene	$8,750,000	8	5	6,360	2,200
49 South Portland Avenue, Fort Greene	$2,395,000	–	–	4,246	–
29 South Portland Avenue, Fort Greene	$1,150,000	–	–	3,496	1,750
36 South Oxford Street, Fort Greene	$875,000	–	–	5,500	2,200
29 South Portland Avenue, Fort Greene	$1,100,000	–	–	3,560	1,750
32 South Oxford Street, Unit A, Fort Greene	$390,000	Studio	1	–	–
32 South Oxford Street, Unit 4A, Fort Greene	$430,000	1	1	–	–
32 South Oxford Street, Unit 3B, Fort Greene	$281,410	–	–	–	–
32 South Oxford Street, Unit 3A, Fort Greene	$345,000	Studio	–	400	–
34 South Oxford Street, Unit 2B, Fort Greene	$215,000	Studio	–	–	–
27 South Portland Avenue, Unit 5, Fort Greene	$700,000	–	–	–	–
27 South Portland Avenue, Unit 4, Fort Greene	$644,000	2	–	900	–
27 South Portland Avenue, Unit 2, Fort Greene	$370,000	–	–	–	–
27 South Portland Avenue, Unit 1, Fort Greene	$685,000	–	–	–	–

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