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Back to the listing4-bedroom house for sale in Kensington
681 E 4th St, Kensington, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11218
- Size
- 1,414 ft² (131 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1910: Building details
About this home
House for sale in Kensington, Brooklyn: 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,414 ft². Asking price $1,300,000. Built in 1910.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Sun-Drenched Kensington Charmer with Expansive Backyard and Deck Welcome to this delightful, recently refreshed, fully detached house on a beautiful tree-lined street in the heart of Kensington. Brimming with charm and natural light, this inviting home offers a wonderful blend of character, comfort, and indoor-outdoor living. A lush front garden oasis and charming elevated porch create a warm welcome. Inside, sunlight pours through the windows, illuminating a spacious living room and gracious dining room with bay windows. A versatile rear sunroom with floor-to-ceiling closet space offers the perfect setting for a home office, den, or fourth bedroom. Upstairs, three bright and charming bedrooms and a full bathroom offer peaceful retreats, while the rear-facing rooms overlook the glorious backyard. And then there's the outdoor space! An expansive deck just off the kitchen opens onto an exceptionally large backyard-a rare urban oasis with endless possibilities for entertaining, gardening, outdoor dining, or simply relaxing in your own private retreat. A garden shed provides additional storage. Looking for even more space? A pull-down ladder leads to a spacious, finished attic storage area, while the basement offers laundry, two finished rooms, and an additional bathroom. With generous bonus space and exciting potential, this home offers plenty of flexibility for your evolving needs. All of this in one of Brooklyn's most beloved neighborhoods, moments from the vibrant shops, cafes, and restaurants of Cortelyou Road and the natural beauty of Prospect Park. Just three short blocks from the F train, you'll enjoy easy access to Manhattan and beyond. A light-filled Kensington gem with extraordinary outdoor space, timeless charm, and room to grow. House being sold as is.
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Roofy listing score
Grade B, 74/100 · Complete
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Details16/20
- 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
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 282 words3/3
True cost11/15
- Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
- Full points: Price in line with similar homes in the borough7/7
Accuracy12/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1910, 1 home)5/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 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
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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.
Compared with the area
Asks $1,300,000, 21% below the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Brooklyn.
- Median here
- $1,650,000
- 758 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $1,150,000–$2,372,500
- The middle half of listings
- Per ft²
- $919.38 vs $675.21
- This home vs the median, 36% higher
Priced in line with similar homes here.
0.3% of these listings have cut their price.
Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.
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Nearby transit
- Ditmas AvF5 min walk
- 18 AvF10 min walk
- Newkirk PlazaB Q16 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 20
- J.H.S. 062 Ditmasmiddle, grades 6-8440 m
- P.S. 179 Kensingtonelementary, grades PK-5570 m
- Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowermentsecondary, grades 6-12580 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
1 unit · 2 floors · built 1910
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)681 East 4 Street · BBL 3-05398-0082 · built 1910 · 1 units
- 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.
See the full building recordPublic NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).
Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

































