Sold
Last Sold Price
6 beds2,800 sqft
37 Chester Avenue, Kensington
Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.04 acresLot Size
1930Year Built
$554/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces
Pets welcomePet policy

Description

Offered for the first time in over half a century, 37 Chester Avenue is a solid two-family brick residence that blends scale, versatility, and long-term pride of ownership. Built in 1930 and thoughtfully maintained by the same family for over 50 years, this is a rare opportunity to step into a home with both history and future upside.
Spanning approximately 2,800 livable square feet, the property is configured across two expansive residential floors. Each unit features three full bedrooms, a spacious
...Offered for the first time in over half a century, 37 Chester Avenue is a solid two-family brick residence that blends scale, versatility, and long-term pride of ownership. Built in 1930 and thoughtfully maintained by the same family for over 50 years, this is a rare opportunity to step into a home with both history and future upside.

Spanning approximately 2,800 livable square feet, the property is configured across two expansive residential floors. Each unit features three full bedrooms, a spacious living room, formal dining room, and an eat-in kitchen, providing comfortable, well-proportioned layouts ideal for end-users and/or income-producing potential.

Original charm shines through with beautiful wood flooring, generous closet space, and oversized windows that fill the home with natural light throughout the day.

The home is further enhanced by a full finished, windowed basement complete with its own kitchen, half bathroom, and separate front entrance, offering flexibility for extended living, recreation, or potential additional use (buyer to verify).

Additional highlights include a private attached garage, a true Brooklyn luxury that adds both convenience and value.

Perfectly positioned on the Kensington / Windsor Terrace border, you’re moments from the iconic Green-Wood Cemetery and just a short distance to Prospect Park. The neighborhood offers a vibrant mix of local cafes, restaurants, and everyday conveniences, with easy access to transportation including the F and G trains, as well as multiple bus lines (B35, B16, B67, B69).

Well cared for and deeply loved, 37 Chester Avenue presents a compelling opportunity for the next owner to live, invest, and create something truly special.

Listing Agents

  1. Scott Klein

    Scott Klein

    Listing Agent

    P: (347) 423-9483

  2. Steeven Nelson

    Steeven Nelson

    Alternative Listing Agent

    P: (347) 407-2891

  3. Cathy Galeota

    Cathy Galeota

    Alternative Listing Agent

    P: (718) 490-6928

  4. Aline Scott

    Aline Scott

    Alternative Listing Agent

    P: (646) 301-4016

Listing closed: 09/24/2026 09:11 PM

Amenities

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Full Basement
  • Attached Garage

Location

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$9,022 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,275

Property Taxes

$747

Maintenance/Common Charges

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Property Information for 37 Chester Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $747 / month
  • Total Rooms: 10.0
  • County: Kings County
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Building Size: 20' x 56'
  • Building Sq. Ft: 2,240 SF
  • Lot Size: 1,560 SF / 20' x 78'

Property History for 37 Chester Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 24, 2026

Sold

Manual

$1,550,000—
Jul 6, 2026

Contract Signed

Manual

—
May 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,550,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/24/2026

Sold

Manual

$1,550,000
07/06/2026

Contract Signed

Manual

—
05/26/2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,550,000

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

Public Records for 37 Chester Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$24,000Additions$77,460Total$101,460
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,865 SqFtLot Size1,560 SqFtYear Built1930ZoningR5APN3053050004

Schools near 37 Chester Avenue

This home is within New York City Geographic District #15.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 10 to 11
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 230 Doris L Cohen
PublicPK to 5

Jhs 223 The Montauk
Public6 to 8

Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
Public9 to 12

West Brooklyn Community High School
Public10 to 11

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 37 Chester Avenue, Kensington
$1,550,000
6
2,800
1,560
$703,000
1
1
–
–
$167,500
3
1,250
16,117
$1,299,000
–
2,717
2,667
$1,400,000
–
2,180
2,950
$1,490,000
6
2,960
2,100

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