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6-bedroom house for sale in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook

496 Clinton St, Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11231

$4,760,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
2,736 ft² (254 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

House for sale in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Brooklyn: 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 2,736 ft². Asking price $4,760,000. Built in 1950.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to 496 Clinton Street, a beautifully renovated two-family residence in the heart of Historic Brownstone Brooklyn. Set on a charming, tree-lined block in Carroll Gardens, this exceptional property blends contemporary comfort with the timeless character and neighborhood charm that defines Brooklyn. The primary residence features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, with a thoughtfully designed layout including an expansive kitchen, brand-new appliances, cabinetry, and granite countertops. An exceptional finished basement provides additional space and entertaining space, offering flexibility for a recreation room, home office, or gym. A private rear balcony located off the dining space provides a peaceful outdoor retreat. High ceilings, oversized windows, and a skylight fill the home with abundant natural light, while generous closets throughout provide exceptional storage. The second residence offers 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom in a bright, inviting open-concept layout. With its own kitchen and living space, this flexible residence is ideal for rental income, or a private home office arrangement. Private parking adds a rare and highly sought-after convenience in this coveted Brooklyn location. Ideally positioned near Carroll Gardens' top-rated restaurants, beloved bakeries, cafes, boutiques, and neighborhood favorites, 496 Clinton Street places you at the center of Historic Brownstone Brooklyn. Enjoy easy access to public transportation and convenient connections to Manhattan, while remaining surrounded by the distinctive architecture, vibrant community, and effortless lifestyle that make this one of Brooklyn's most coveted neighborhoods. Some photos may have been digitally enhanced and/or virtually staged for illustrative purposes. Actual property features, finishes, and conditions may differ. Buyers are encouraged to schedule an appointment to view the home in person

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 69/100 · Fairly 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: 40 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • 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
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 273 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
    • Some points: Priced 39% above similar homes in its neighborhood, which take longer to sell3/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1950, 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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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.

Compared with the area

Asks $4,760,000, 39% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook.

Median here
$3,437,500
27 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$2,996,250–$4,650,000
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$1,739.77 vs $1,259.26
This home vs the median, 38% higher

Priced above most similar homes here and on the market longer than usual.

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 Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Carroll StF G6 min walk
  • Smith-9 StsF G12 min walk
  • Bergen StF G16 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 15

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

The building

2 units · 3 floors · built 1950

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

496 Clinton Street · BBL 3-00365-0037 · built 1950 · 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.

See the full building record

Public 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.