1221 Troy Avenue
Description
Spanning approximately 1,623 square feet, the home features a gracious layout including 3 generously sized bedrooms...Welcome to 1221 Troy Avenue—a classic pre-war brick row house nestled on a peaceful, tree-lined street in East Flatbush. Built circa 1940, this lovingly maintained single-family home exudes the warmth, space, and enduring craftsmanship that make Brooklyn row houses so beloved. With its handsome façade, original parquet floors, and sun-filled rooms, this home is full of potential and heart.
Spanning approximately 1,623 square feet, the home features a gracious layout including 3 generously sized bedrooms and 1 bath upstairs, with a large living room framed by double paned glass windows, a formal dining room perfect for hosting, and an inviting open kitchen ready for your modern vision. Historic details like arched doorways and plaster ceiling moldings bring timeless character to the space.
The full basement offers a bonus room for storage, recreation, or possible expansion, and there's a separate garage tucked behind a private drive—a rare and valuable amenity in Brooklyn. The front yard and fenced rear garden provide lovely outdoor areas to relax or plant your roots.
East Flatbush is known for its strong sense of community, cultural richness, and elegant blocks of brick row houses—built in the early- to mid-20th century as part of Brooklyn’s expansion from farmland to thriving residential neighborhoods. These homes were designed to last, and many have remained in families for generations.
Located between Avenue D and Clarendon Road, you're just minutes from local shops, cafes, and the 2/5 subway lines, making city access easy and convenient. Whether you're a first-time buyer seeking a home with good bones or an investor ready to reimagine a classic, 1221 Troy Avenue is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Brooklyn’s architectural history.
Come see the charm, imagine the possibilities, and make this your home.
Listing Agent
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nta@compass.comP: (917)-548-6196
Amenities
- Decorative Fireplace
- Private Entrance
- Washer
- Window AC can be Installed
- Gas Oven
- Formal Dining Room
- Northern Exposure
- Southern Exposure
Property Details for 1221 Troy Avenue
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 20 |
| Taxes | $221 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 10.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | House/Building |
| Year Built | 1935 |
| Lot Size | 1,216 SF / 19' x 100' |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
1221 Troy Ave
Location
Sold By Serhant
Building Information for 1221 Troy Avenue
Payment Calculator
$3,729 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$3,508
$221
$0
Property History for 1221 Troy Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2025 | Sold Manual | $710,000 |
| 08/27/2025 | $710,000 | |
| 07/07/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 06/17/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $699,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1221 Troy Avenue
Schools near 1221 Troy Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling PublicPK to 5 | ||
Is 285 Meyer Levin Public6 to 8 | ||
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School Public9 to 12 | ||
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY Public6 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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