491 COURT Street
$2,995,000
MLS# RLS20125406 · Carroll Gardens
Listed November 5, 2026 · 1 day on the market
5 Beds 3 Baths
About This Property
491 Court Street presents an exceptional development opportunity in one of Carroll Gardens' most desirable locations. Offered for sale with approved plans in place and a maximum buildable area of 4,680 square feet, the property combines significant expansion potential with the charm and convenience of an established Brooklyn neighborhood.Set on a 19.5-foot-wide by 80-foot-deep lot, this classic brick building offers an appealing starting point for a thoughtfully designed redevelopment. Approved plans give the next owner a head start toward realizing the property's potential.Just doors down from Court Street Grocers, the address puts neighborhood favorites, independent boutiques, cafés, and the restaurants of Court and Smith Streets close at hand. Nearby Carroll Park provides a welcoming green space, while the F and G trains at Smith-9th Streets and Carroll Street offer convenient connections throughout Brooklyn and into Manhattan.An opportunity to bring a new vision to a classic Carroll Gardens property, surrounded by the brownstone streets, neighborhood institutions, and everyday conveniences that make this part of Brooklyn so sought after.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
Approved plans are in place for 491 Court Street, with a maximum buildable area of 4,680 square feet, so the design stage is already behind the next owner. It's a classic brick building in Carroll Gardens, and the approvals give you a clear starting point for a redevelopment.
The property has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a washer and dryer in the unit.
Court Street Grocers is about 1 minute away on foot, and Prospect Market is about 4 minutes. The Smith-9 Sts station on the F and G is about 6 minutes on foot, and Carroll St on the same lines is about 9 minutes.
Red Hook Recreation Area, 58.503 acres, is about 7 minutes away, and Carroll Park is about 10 minutes. Plant 486, a gallery, is about 2 minutes away, and 6 Restaurant and Frankies 457 Spuntino are close by on Court and Smith Streets. In-unit laundry is a real everyday convenience, and it's one of the first things I'd check in any multifamily property.
The listing describes the building as green, and pets are allowed. A view is listed as a home feature, so it's worth seeing in person to judge what it looks out on.
Quick answers+
Does the property have in-unit laundry?
Yes. There's a washer and dryer in the unit.
Are approved plans in place for this property?
Yes. Approved plans are in place, with a maximum buildable area of 4,680 square feet.
Are pets allowed at 491 Court Street?
Yes, pets are allowed, and the building is smoke-free.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
- Smoke-free
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- View
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Green building
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$15,740 / month
- Principal and interest$15,144
- Property taxes$596
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$599,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1.25%)$37,438
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$46,123
Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
About the Building
491 Court Street is a 3-story mixed-use residential in Carroll Gardens, completed in 1931 and home to 3 residential units.
The closest subway is Smith-9 Sts (F, G), about a 6-minute walk. Red Hook Recreation Area is roughly 7 minutes away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
- Year Built
- 1931
- Stories
- 3
- Units
- 3
- Building Type
- Mixed-Use Residential
Location & Nearby
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491 COURT Street
Subway
- FGSmith-9 StsAbout 6 min walk
- FGCarroll StAbout 9 min walk
Parks
- Red Hook Recreation AreaAbout 7 min walk
- Dimattina PlaygroundAbout 7 min walk
- Carroll ParkAbout 10 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- Pave Academy Charter School · CharterAbout 7 min walk
- The Brooklyn New School, P.S. 146About 8 min walk
- P.S. 58 The CarrollAbout 9 min walk
Middle schools
- Red Hook Neighborhood SchoolAbout 9 min walk
High schools
- Brooklyn Collaborative StudiesAbout 8 min walk
- Summit Academy Charter School · CharterAbout 9 min walk
Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.
The Neighborhood
About Brooklyn
Carroll Gardens is covered by our Brooklyn guide.
A dynamic borough offering architecturally significant residences, world-class culture, and an unmatched creative energy.
Walkability
9/10
Public transit
8/10
Schools
7/10
Dining
9/10
Groceries & parks
8/10
Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate
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