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4-bedroom townhouse for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant

138 Madison St, Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11216

$2,895,000
Asking price · in USD · Price history
Size
3,021 ft² (281 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Townhouse for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn: 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,021 ft². Asking price $2,895,000. Built in 1905.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to 138 Madison Street, a beautifully renovated three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath townhouse nestled on a picturesque tree-lined block at the crossroads of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Clinton Hill. Thoughtfully gut renovated in 2017, this approximately 2,670-square-foot home blends classic Brooklyn brownstone character with warm contemporary finishes, smart-home functionality, and exceptional indoor-outdoor living. Configured as a two-family with a finished cellar level, the home unfolds across five thoughtfully designed floors. The parlor level features expansive open-concept living and dining spaces with soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and abundant natural light throughout. A beautifully designed eat-in kitchen anchors the rear of the home, complete with Thermador appliances, extensive custom cabinetry, generous storage, and direct access to a private deck overlooking the lush south-facing garden. The landscaped backyard offers a rare Brooklyn retreat with multiple areas for dining, entertaining, gardening, or quiet relaxation. Connected to the main apartment, the finished basement recreation level provides exceptional flexibility for a media room, fitness space, playroom, studio, or work-from-home setup, along with additional storage throughout. The upper floors house three generously proportioned bedrooms, including a full-floor primary suite offering exceptional scale, oversized windows, a dressing area, vanity nook, walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bathroom featuring a soaking tub, multi-head shower, bidet, and double vanity. An additional office nook on the upper landing creates the perfect dedicated workspace tucked away from the main living areas. The garden level features a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, finishes in the same guise as the rest of the home with dishwasher, air conditioning, and fully outfitted kitchen. This space functions as an incoming producing property, in-law suite, or private at-home office. Additional upgrades include central multi-zone HVAC, Sonos audio throughout, smart home integration, full-sized LG washer and dryer, separate boilers, pre-wired internet and media systems, Ring video intercom, and integrated security features designed for modern convenience. Ideally positioned near Herbert Von King Park, the YMCA, and neighborhood favorites including Ursula, Harts, Fan Fan Doughnuts, For All Things Good, Golda, and Clementine Bakery, 138 Madison Street offers convenient access to the A/C, G, and Shuttle trains, along with the B26 bus line for easy connectivity throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 74/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 15 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • 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 382 words3/3
  • True cost11/15
    • Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1905, 2 homes)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
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Buying costs

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Price history

High $2,895,000Asking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$2,895,000
Oct 14, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$2,895,000

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Compared with the area

Asks $2,895,000, about the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West).

Median here
$2,895,000
27 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$2,172,500–$3,197,500
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$958.29 vs $848.28
This home vs the median, 13% higher

Priced in line with similar homes here.

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 Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Franklin AvC S7 min walk
  • Nostrand AvA C8 min walk
  • Bedford-Nostrand AvsG10 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 13

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The building

2 units · 3 floors · built 1905

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

138 Madison Street · BBL 3-01822-0013 · built 1905 · 2 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Two-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 Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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