--- title: "681 East 4th Street, New York City, NY 11218" description: "681 East 4th Street, New York City, NY 11218 — Single Family House in Kensington, Brooklyn, NY. Listing Price $1,300,000. 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,414 sqft Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $19,500 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/brooklyn/11218/681-east-4th-street-ny-11218" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" dateModified: "2026-10-13T17:23:20.069Z" status: "Active" --- # 681 East 4th Street, New York City, NY 11218 Single Family House in Kensington, Brooklyn, NY Courtesy of Corcoran Group Last updated: October 13, 2026, 1:23 PM ## At a Glance - **Listing Price**: $1,300,000 - **Beds**: 4 - **Total Baths**: 2 - **Sqft**: 1,414 - **Monthly Taxes**: $555 / mo - **Price per Sqft**: $919 - **Brokerage Fee**: Share Eligible ## The Private Brokerage Advantage As an independent luxury buyer representative, Régis shares 50% of the buyer-side commission he actually receives on your purchase. Eligible buyers receive that Buyer Commission Share directly at closing to offset closing costs, down payments, or renovations. The figures below are illustrative, based on a **3% buyer-broker commission**; your share follows the commission offered on the transaction. - **Contract Purchase Price**: $1,300,000 - **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$19,500* - **Illustrative Net Cost**: $1,280,500 *Illustrative Buyer Savings of $19,500 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.* [Request a private tour](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) · [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) ## Photos (10) ![681 East 4th Street, New York City, NY 11218 — photo 1 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/4e2c889c-21fe-4f25-8ee7-57644be9a43b.jpg) ![681 East 4th Street, New York City, NY 11218 — photo 2 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/3afd7ed9-8e8f-44ba-9348-fb2a0c784585.jpg) ![681 East 4th Street, New York City, NY 11218 — photo 3 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/52399a6a-5a2d-416b-8ed9-592861dc9343.jpg) ![681 East 4th Street, New York City, NY 11218 — photo 4 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/ead9a68e-3ea3-44f6-baf0-567889484097.jpg) ![681 East 4th Street, New York City, NY 11218 — photo 5 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/265ad969-d9d5-4cbf-8ef8-9b17dfb64d95.jpg) ![681 East 4th Street, New York City, NY 11218 — photo 6 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/dbe25598-778d-48b9-8191-64ee62149d4d.jpg) ![681 East 4th Street, New York City, NY 11218 — photo 7 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/99d5c91f-e1eb-46eb-835f-10f355bc1e0d.jpg) ![681 East 4th Street, New York City, NY 11218 — photo 8 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/c36ef023-433a-4571-a666-75490475bd39.jpg) ![681 East 4th Street, New York City, NY 11218 — photo 9 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/ead2660b-8a1b-4463-8940-321993a23a20.jpg) ![681 East 4th Street, New York City, NY 11218 — photo 10 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/149c96fd-b330-4dd8-b615-d0f834bf5c2a.jpg) ## Property Overview Sun-Drenched Kensington Charmer with Expansive Backyard and Deck Welcome to this delightful, recently refreshed, fully detached single-family home 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, gracious dining room, and recently updated kitchen. 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, cafés, 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. ## Property Details - **Property Type**: Single Family Residence - **Beds**: 4 - **Total Baths**: 2 - **Rooms**: 7 - **Sqft**: 1,414 sqft - **Stories**: 2 - **Year Built**: 1910 - **Price per Sqft**: $919 - **Monthly Taxes**: $555 / mo - **Listed On**: Oct 13, 2026 - **Days on Market**: 1 Days ### Residence Features - Washer Hookup - In Unit - Garden - Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft - Smoke Free - Dishwasher - Washer Dryer Allowed ## Estimated Monthly Payment **$7,129 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($260,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three. - **Principal & Interest**: $6,574 - **Property Taxes**: $555 Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender. ## Sales and market data ### How this price compares - **This home**: $1,300,000 - **Median sold price**: $1,875,000 - **Difference**: -$575,000 (-30.7%) - **This home, $/ft²**: $919 - **Median $/ft²**: $729 - **Comparable sales**: 14 - **Sales from**: December 2021 – September 2026 - **Middle half of those sales**: $1,718,250 – $1,998,746 Based on house sales in Kensington. A house is not part of a building of comparable apartments, so this benchmark is drawn from house sales across Kensington. Apartment sales are excluded from it entirely. ### How these sales were negotiated - **Sale-to-list price**: 100% (10 sales) - **Sold below asking**: 30% (10 sales) - **Typical time to find a buyer**: 58 days (12 sales) - **Typical time to close**: 60 days (12 sales) Based on house sales in Kensington with the required listing and closing data. Sample sizes vary by metric. These are two separate periods measured on different clocks — time to find a buyer, and time from agreed deal to closing. They are medians of different sets of sales and do not add together into a single "days on market" figure. Sales data through September 2026. Sale prices are the consideration recorded with the City in ACRIS, and each sale is dated by the day the City recorded it. A closing date reported to the MLS typically falls one to two weeks earlier. Recorded sales describe what has already happened and are not an appraisal, a valuation, or an estimate of what this home will sell for. [See every recorded sale at 681 East 4TH Street](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/brooklyn/681-east-4th-street) ## About The Building ### 681 East 4th Street 681 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 A Townhouse in the neighborhood built in 1910. - **Year Built**: 1910 - **Active Units**: 1 - **Floors**: 2 [View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/brooklyn/681-east-4th-street) ### Available Residences — For Sale (1) | Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [N/A](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/brooklyn/11218/681-east-4th-street-ny-11218) | 4 | 2 | 1,414 sqft | $919 | $1,300,000 | Corcoran Group | Oct 13, 2026 | 1 days | ## Kensington Overview of Kensington [Explore Kensington](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/kensington) · [All Neighborhoods](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods) ### Nearby Kensington - [Flatbush real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/flatbush) - [Borough Park real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/borough-park) - [Windsor Terrace real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/windsor-terrace) - [Midwood real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/midwood) - [Prospect Park real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/prospect-park) - [South Slope real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/south-slope) ## Related Links - [681 East 4TH Street — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/brooklyn/681-east-4th-street) - [Kensington neighborhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/kensington) - [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share and closing costs](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) - [Contact Régis Roumila](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) --- > RLS IDX Data display by Real Estate Rebate Team. 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