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title: "137 Putnam Avenue, New York City, NY 11238"
description: "137 Putnam Avenue, New York City, NY 11238 — Townhouse in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY. Listing Price $2,299,000. 5 bed, 4 bath, 2,753 sqft Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $34,485 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission."
url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/brooklyn/11238/137-putnam-avenue-ny-11238"
source: "Real Estate Rebate Team"
dateModified: "2026-09-08T15:54:25.463Z"
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# 137 Putnam Avenue, New York City, NY 11238

Townhouse in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY

Courtesy of Compass

Last updated: September 8, 2026, 11:54 AM

## At a Glance

- **Listing Price**: $2,299,000
- **Beds**: 5
- **Total Baths**: 4
- **Sqft**: 2,753
- **Common Charges**: $250 / mo
- **Monthly Taxes**: $231 / mo
- **Price per Sqft**: $835
- **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**: $2,299,000
- **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$34,485*
- **Illustrative Net Cost**: $2,264,515

*Illustrative Buyer Savings of $34,485 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.*

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## Property Overview

ALL OPEN HOUSES ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Welcome to 137 Putnam Avenue, a rare and generous 25-foot-wide, two-family property set on a 100-foot-deep lot, perfectly positioned on tree-lined block where Clinton Hill meets Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Thoughtfully renovated about 14 years ago and well-maintained, this elegant residence seamlessly blends classic Brooklyn charm with modern comfort. Configured as a gracious and well appointed owner’s duplex and a spacious two-bedroom top floor rental, this home offers both refined living and excellent income potential.

The owner’s duplex unfolds across the garden and parlor levels, designed with an emphasis on light, space, and effortless flow. The garden level presents an open-concept layout: a thoughtfully designed chef’s kitchen overlooking the lush garden, a generous dining area ideal for entertaining, and a sunlit living room at the front of the home adjacent to a private entrance. A powder room and dedicated laundry room add convenience to this level.

Upstairs, the parlor floor impresses with soaring 9.5-foot ceilings, rich oak hardwood flooring, and an abundance of natural light. The serene and spacious primary suite is facing the tranquil garden and features dual closets and a spa-like en-suite bath with an oversized shower. Two additional bedrooms, both with ample closet space share a full bathroom with a soaking tub.

The top-floor residence, accessible via a separate entrance above the stoop, is equally inviting. This well-kept apartment offers two peaceful garden-facing bedrooms, a full bath with a tub and a bright, expansive living and dining area bathed in natural light. The open kitchen comes with a dishwasher, gas stove and microwave, while an in-unit washer and dryer enhance everyday ease.

The semi-finished basement provides additional flexibility and houses updated mechanical systems, all in excellent condition. Each unit benefits from its own gas boiler and water heater, and the home’s electrical system has been fully upgraded.

Ideally located, moments from the vibrant dining and cultural scene along Franklin Avenue, this townhouse offers the perfect balance of tranquility and connectivity with the nearby access to the C train providing an easy commute to Manhattan, in addition to the elevated Shuttle. Additionally, the LIRR at the Nostrand Avenue station (approximately a 10-minute walk away) is providing access to the City Terminal Zone and various Long Island branches.

Last but not least, this unicorn comes with a huge amount of FAR (approximately 2,250 sf). Check the final number with your architect, but you can basically double the buildable area up to 5,000 sf. Property will be delivered vacant at closing.

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## Property Details

- **Property Type**: Multi Family
- **Beds**: 5
- **Total Baths**: 4
- **Rooms**: 11
- **Sqft**: 2,753 sqft
- **Stories**: 2
- **Year Built**: 1901
- **Price per Sqft**: $835
- **Common Charges**: $250 / Monthly
- **Monthly Taxes**: $231 / mo
- **Listed On**: May 5, 2026
- **Days on Market**: 132 Days

### Residence Features

- Central
- Natural Gas
- In Unit
- See Remarks
- Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
- Private Yard
- Granite Counters
- High Ceilings
- His and Hers Closets
- Kitchen Island
- Pantry
- WaterSense Fixture(s)
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Gas Cooktop
- Gas Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Hardwood
- Full
- Double Pane Windows
- City
- Garden
- Neighborhood

## Sales Evidence

### Recent closed sales

137 Putnam Avenue has 2 recorded sales since September 2021, the most recent for $3,575,000 in September 2023. Prices are the figures recorded with the City, not asking prices.

| Unit | Beds | Sq Ft | Sold Price | $/ft² | Sold | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Entire property (Multi Family) | 5 | 4,200 | $3,575,000 | $851/ft² | September 28, 2023 | MLS |
| Entire property (Single Family Residence) | 6 | 4,100 | $4,300,000 | $1,049/ft² | June 8, 2022 | MLS |

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 137 Putnam Avenue](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/brooklyn/137-putnam-avenue)

## Price and Property History for 137 Putnam Avenue

Review the recorded listing activity for 137 Putnam Avenue, including asking-price changes and prior market dates.

- **Latest price change**: Reduced by $200,000, or 8%, on September 8, 2026
- **Originally listed**: March 1, 2026 at $2,850,000
- **Current asking price**: $2,299,000

| Date | Price | Listing event |
| --- | --- | --- |
| September 8, 2026 | $2,299,000 | Asking price reduced by $200,000, or 8% |
| July 9, 2026 | $2,499,000 | Asking price reduced by $151,000, or 5.7% |
| March 1, 2026 | $2,850,000 | Listed for sale by Compass |

## Property Tax History

Taxes at 137 Putnam Avenue were $2,806 in 2026.

| Year | Tax Assessment | Land | Additions | Billable Value | Property Tax | Tax Rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 (FY 2026/27) | $158,880 | $20,940 | $137,940 | $13,973 | $2,806 | 20.085% (estimated) |
| 2025 (FY 2025/26) | $120,840 | $20,940 | $99,900 | $13,973 | $2,806 | 20.085% (estimated) |
| 2024 (FY 2024/25) | $142,140 | $20,940 | $121,200 | $13,792 | $2,770 | 20.085% |
| 2023 (FY 2023/24) | $140,460 | $20,940 | $119,520 | $13,039 | $2,619 | 20.085% |
| 2022 (FY 2022/23) | $120,300 | $20,940 | $99,360 | $12,322 | $2,502 | 20.309% |
| 2021 (FY 2021/22) | $92,880 | $20,940 | $71,940 | $11,644 | $2,324 | 19.963% |
| 2020 (FY 2020/21) | $107,340 | $20,940 | $86,400 | $11,644 | $2,450 | 21.045% |
| 2019 (FY 2019/20) | $118,740 | $20,940 | $97,800 | $11,493 | $2,433 | 21.167% |
| 2018 (FY 2018/19) | $10,866 | — | — | $10,866 | $2,273 | 20.919% |
| 2017 (FY 2017/18) | $10,268 | — | — | $10,268 | $2,093 | 20.385% |
| 2016 (FY 2016/17) | $9,703 | — | — | $9,703 | $1,940 | 19.991% |
| 2015 (FY 2015/16) | $9,703 | — | — | $9,703 | $1,897 | 19.554% |
| 2014 (FY 2014/15) | $9,578 | — | — | $9,578 | $1,835 | 19.157% |
| 2013 (FY 2013/14) | $9,055 | — | — | $9,055 | $1,738 | 19.191% |
| 2012 (FY 2012/13) | $8,557 | — | — | $8,557 | $1,589 | 18.569% |
| 2011 (FY 2011/12) | $8,086 | — | — | $8,086 | $1,472 | 18.205% |
| 2010 (FY 2010/11) | $8,086 | — | — | $8,086 | $1,404 | 17.364% |

The City has not published the official FY2026/27 and FY2025/26 tax rates yet. We calculated the tax for those years using the prior year’s rate, so treat them as an estimate rather than a figure the City has adopted. Every rate without the Estimated marker is the published one.

Tax Assessment is the assessed value on the City’s roll, and it is the figure other listing sites publish. It is not what the bill is calculated on. New York phases assessment changes in gradually for some tax classes, so the City bills the Billable Value shown beside it, less any exemption the owner holds. It usually trails the assessment, and it can sit above it for a few years after an assessment falls.

Figures are the New York City Department of Finance assessment roll for tax lot 3019890048. Assessed and billable values are determined by the City for tax purposes and are not an appraisal or an estimate of market value. Tax classes and rates are set annually and can change.

[How we source and calculate NYC property tax data](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/nyc-property-tax-data-methodology)

## About The Building

### 137 Putnam Avenue

137 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

A building in the neighborhood, currently featuring 1 active listing.

- **Year Built**: 1901
- **Total Units**: 1
- **Floors**: 2

[View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/brooklyn/137-putnam-avenue)

### 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/11238/137-putnam-avenue-ny-11238) | 5 | 4 | 2,753 sqft | $835 | $2,299,000 (-8.0%) | Compass | May 5, 2026 | 132 days |

## Estimated Monthly Payment

**$12,106 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($459,800), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three.

- **Principal & Interest**: $11,625
- **Property Taxes**: $231
- **Common Charges**: $250

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender.

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## Related Links

- [137 Putnam Avenue — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/brooklyn/137-putnam-avenue)
- [Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/bedford-stuyvesant)
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