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3-bedroom house for sale in Bensonhurst

2141 70th St, Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11204

$1,439,000
Asking price · in USD · Price history

Zillow value estimate: $1,398,200

Size
2,208 ft² (205 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

House for sale in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,208 ft². Asking price $1,439,000. Built in 1930.

From the original listing · ZillowShow

Welcome to this well maintained semi-detached home in the heart of Bensonhurst Neighborhood! Situated on a 20’ x 100’ lot, this home was completely renovated from top to bottom in 2016, including the kitchen, bathrooms, plumbing, electrical, heating system, flooring, and split-unit A/C systems. Stunning hardwood floors throughout. The hot water heater was recently replaced in 2026. The first floor measures approximately 16’ x 50’ and features a spacious living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, half bath, and access to the backyard. The second floor measures approximately 16’ x 38’ and offers 3 bedrooms and a full bath. The finished basement features a separate rear entrance, family room, extra room/home office, 3/4 bath, laundry area, and utility room. A shared driveway leads to the rear with parking for up to 2 cars. Enjoy a maintenance-free backyard with a summer kitchen and storage shed. Fully paid-off solar panels installed in 2022 help keep current electricity costs as low as approximately $30 per month. Conveniently located minutes from PS/IS 686 (Pre-K–8), near the N train, Bay Parkway shopping district, 18th Avenue shopping and dining, parks, playgrounds, and everyday conveniences. Move-in ready with great indoor and outdoor space — a must see!

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 82/100 · Complete

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 29 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,024 px)10/10
  • Details17/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 214 words3/3
  • True cost15/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy15/15
    • Full points: 2 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1930, 1 home)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 2 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Buying costs

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

Price history

High $1,499,000 · Low $1,439,000Asking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$1,439,000
Oct 28, 2026Removed · Zillow$1,499,000
Oct 28, 2026Listed for sale · Zillow$1,439,000
Oct 1, 2026Listed for sale · Zillow$1,499,000
Jun 24, 2016Sold · Zillow$815,000
Jun 17, 2016Listed for sale · Zillow$839,000
Apr 19, 2016Pending sale · Zillow$839,000
Feb 1, 2016Price changed · Zillow$839,000
Jan 20, 2016Price changed · Zillow$849,000
Dec 4, 2015Listed for sale · Zillow$859,000

From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.

Compared with the area

Asks $1,439,000, 28% above the median asking price for 3-bedroom homes for sale in Bensonhurst.

Median here
$1,128,500
16 listings, last 90 days
Per ft²
$651.72 vs $734.84
This home vs the median, 11% lower

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Bensonhurst

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Bay PkwyN5 min walk
  • 20 AvN10 min walk
  • Kings HwyN15 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 20

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

1 unit · 2 floors · built 1930

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

2141 70 Street · BBL 3-06164-0062 · built 1930 · 1 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
One-family home
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Zillow Oct 30, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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