For Sale126d on marketHistoric · 106 yrs
821 McDonald Avenue
Brooklyn, NY, 11218 • Kensington • Kings County
$1,750,000
$530/sqft
Down payment assistance available
5Beds
3,300Sqft
0.06 acLot
1920Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1920 · 106 years of history
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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126 days on market
Established listing
$530/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Multi Family · Built 1920 · Historic
Introducing 821 McDonald Ave. This three-unit multifamily building with a ground-floor retail storefront is ideal for investors or owner-users seeking strong returns in a high-demand Brooklyn location. Property Highlights Three Residential Units: Unit 1: 2-bedroom apartment Unit 2: 3-bedroom apartment Unit 3: 3-bedroom apartment High-Visibility Storefront (Ground Floor) - Already rented, providing immediate commercial income Three Fully Equipped Kitchens - Turn-key residential spaces designed for tenant convenience Multiple Income Streams - Strong rental history across both residential and commercial spaces Excellent Location - Close to major transportation, shopping, dining, and local amenities With spacious residential units, a flexible commercial space, and the ability to generate reliable revenue from day one, 821 McDonald Ave stands out as a turn-key investment in a highly desirable Kensington location. Whether you're expanding your portfolio or seeking a strategic opportunity, this property offers the perfect blend of scale, location, and future growth.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights high-visibility storefront, ground-floor retail storefront, and three fully equipped kitchens as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$11,530/month
Principal & Interest$9,197
Property Tax$1,750
Insurance$583
Down payment20% ($350,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,400,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTriplex, Multi Family
Year Built1920
HeatingSteam, Other
CoolingNone
ParkingNone
Days on Zillow126 Days
Price/sqft$530
Property
Home typeMulti Family
Sub-typeTriplex, Multi Family
Year built1920
Systems
HeatingSteam, Other
CoolingNone
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingNone
BasementFull,Unfinished
Lot2,500 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodKensington
Annual tax$8,056
Parcel053950069
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Other
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Steam
Other
Cooling
None
Exterior Features
Parking
None
Construction
Brick
Utilities
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Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market126
Tax rate0.72%
Price/sqft$530
On marketDec 5, 2025
PostedDec 6, 2025
Last sold$1,100,000
MLS updatedDec 6, 2025
Tour days9
Views94
Favorites1
How are the schools in Brooklyn?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Brooklyn, NY, 11218
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 6, 2025Listed For Sale$1,750,000$530OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 22, 2022Sold$1,100,000$333Public Record
Nov 3, 2021Pending Sale$1,199,000$363BNYMLS
Oct 15, 2021Price Change$1,199,000$363BNYMLS
Aug 20, 2021Listed For Sale$1,299,000$394BNYMLS
Aug 15, 2021Listing Removed——BNYMLS
Listed For Sale$1,750,000
Dec 6, 2025•$530/sqft•OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$1,100,000
Mar 22, 2022•$333/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$1,199,000
Nov 3, 2021•$363/sqft•BNYMLS
Price Change$1,199,000
Oct 15, 2021•$363/sqft•BNYMLS
Listed For Sale$1,299,000
Aug 20, 2021•$394/sqft•BNYMLS
Listing Removed—
Aug 15, 2021•BNYMLS
Tax history
11 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2024$8,056$88,500
Apr 11, 2023—$78,240
Apr 11, 2022—$88,080
Apr 11, 2021—$78,600
Apr 11, 2020$7,500$59,460
Apr 11, 2019$7,076$59,460
Apr 11, 2018$6,597$31,536
Apr 11, 2017$6,355$31,176
Apr 11, 2016$6,096$31,176
Apr 11, 2015$6,096$29,527
Apr 11, 2014$3,547$27,856
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Brooklyn, NY • Kings County
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Nearby zip codes
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