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278 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

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For Sale

$750,000

1,085 sqft

Estimated Payment

$ 4,044 /mo. †

6.67% APR for 30 yrs.
$2,216 in taxes
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  • Other Residential
    Property type

  • $691.24
    Price per square foot

  • Over 50 Years Old
    Age

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East New York section of Brooklyn, New York. The property comprises two vacant lots, 50x104.67 (5,227 square feet), which are being offered as a package. The lots are in a great location and well-suited for residential and commercial use, presenting a flexible range of possibilities for investors and developers. The East New York section of Brooklyn is a rapidly evolving neighborhood that is an enticing prospect for those looking to capitalize on the area's growth potential.
MLS# 486501

Courtesy Of Lamar M Collins

(718) 570-5131

Property Features

  • Age
    Over 50 Years Old
  • Architecture Style
    Other
  • Lot Size
    0.06 Acres

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Monthly Payment Breakdown

  • Principle and Interest
    $3,860
  • Property Taxes
    $184
  • Hazard Insurance
    $0
  • Private Mortgage Insurance
    $0
  • HOA Dues
    $0
  • Total Monthly Payment:
    $4,044

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Schools

P.s. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden School

Grades KG-5 Public School

Brooklyn, NY 11208 0.2 miles
111 berriman st

472 total students
12:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C+

School Details

Liberty Avenue Middle School

Grades 6-8 Public School

Brooklyn, NY 11208 0.1 miles
350 linwood st

535 total students
10:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C

School Details

Vista Academy

Grades 6-8 Public School

Brooklyn, NY 11208 0.1 miles
350 linwood st

476 total students
16:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: B

School Details
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Achievement First Apollo Charter School 0.1 miles Public KG-8 B
East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs) 0.1 miles Public KG-1
Ps 89 Cypress Hills 0.2 miles Public PK-8 D+
P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento School 0.3 miles Public PK-5 A-
P.s. 158 Warwick School 0.3 miles Public KG-5 C+
P.s. 290 Juan Morel Campos School 0.4 miles Public KG-5 C
Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High School 0.4 miles Public 9-12 C-
Ps 938 0.4 miles Public PK-KG
East New York Middle School Of Excellence 0.6 miles Public 6-8 C-
East New York Elementary School Of Excellence 0.6 miles Public PK-5 D-
J.h.s. 218 James P. Sinnott 0.6 miles Public 6-8 C-
School For Classics High School 0.6 miles Public 9-12 D
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Academy 0.6 miles Private PK-8
J.h.s. 292 Margaret S. Douglas 0.7 miles Public 6-8 C+
P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin School 0.7 miles Public KG-5 C-
P.s. 65 Brooklyn 0.7 miles Public KG-5 B+
East New York Family Academy 0.7 miles Public 6-12 C+

Achievement First Apollo Charter School

Distance: 0.1 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-8

B

East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs)

Distance: 0.1 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-1

Ps 89 Cypress Hills

Distance: 0.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-8

D+

P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento School

Distance: 0.3 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

A-

P.s. 158 Warwick School

Distance: 0.3 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

C+

P.s. 290 Juan Morel Campos School

Distance: 0.4 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

C

Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High School

Distance: 0.4 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

C-

Ps 938

Distance: 0.4 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-KG

East New York Middle School Of Excellence

Distance: 0.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-8

C-

East New York Elementary School Of Excellence

Distance: 0.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

D-

J.h.s. 218 James P. Sinnott

Distance: 0.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-8

C-

School For Classics High School

Distance: 0.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

D

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Academy

Distance: 0.6 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

J.h.s. 292 Margaret S. Douglas

Distance: 0.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-8

C+

P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin School

Distance: 0.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

C-

P.s. 65 Brooklyn

Distance: 0.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

B+

East New York Family Academy

Distance: 0.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-12

C+

School information does not guarantee enrollment. School service boundaries are provided as a reference only, may change, and are not guaranteed to be accurate. Contact the school district directly to verify school enrollment eligibility.

Local area information for Brooklyn, NY 11208

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Brooklyn, NY 11208

This community’s employment is highest in the transportation and sales industries. The area’s overall household expenses are below the national average.

84° July
Hottest Average Month
26° January
Coldest Average Month
30,871 Total Households in Area
-6.5% Increase in population since the year 2010
42%
of households
have children
43 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Demographic facts
for Brooklyn, NY 11208

Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a population of 96,337 people in 30,871 households with a median age of 36.3 years old.

-6.5%
Decrease in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending down
32,470
Total households as of 2010
1.5%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 36.3 years old. The smallest percentage group is 25-34 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

Hispanic 42%
Black 38%
Other 30%
Asian 13%
White 5%
Native American 1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is Hispanic at 42%, followed by Black at 38%, Other at 30%, and Asian at 13%.

Economics
for Brooklyn, NY 11208

33,602 /sq mi
Population Density
$58,404 /yr
Median Household Income
$694,500
Median Sales Price
43 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is Under $15k representing 18.51% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Public Transit 60%
  • Drive 28%
  • Work from Home 7%
  • Walk or Bike 6%

Occupancy by Type

Rented 21,945 67%
Owned 8,926 27%
Vacant 2,105 6%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 67%
Blue Collar 33%

Family & Education Facts
for Brooklyn, NY 11208

36.3 Median Age

Average Household Size

3.1
persons per
household

37.3%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 48%
Some High School 17%
Some College 14%
Bachelors Degree 11%
Associates Degree 6%
Graduate Degree 4%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 48.47% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
42% of households have children

Weather
for Brooklyn, NY 11208

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 84° F in July to a low of 26° F in January

84° July
Hottest Average Month
26° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
26°
39°
Feb
27°
41°
Mar
34°
49°
Apr
43°
60°
May
52°
70°
Jun
62°
79°
Jul
68°
84°
Aug
67°
83°
Sep
60°
76°
Oct
49°
65°
Nov
40°
54°
Dec
30°
43°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

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This information is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied on in making any home-buying decisions. School information does not guarantee enrollment. Contact a local real estate professional or the school district(s) for current information on schools. This information is not intended for use in determining a person's eligibility to attend a school or to use or benefit from other city, town or local services.

† Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 3.38% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

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