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SOLD FOR $1,475,000

· Closed October 6, 2016

256 Cumberland Street #3
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256 Cumberland Street #3

Fort Greene, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10070478

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Listing by The Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1930
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $510.51/mo
Neighborhood Fort Greene

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Balcony
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Central Air

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street Lafayette Avenue/Dekalb Avenue
Year Built 1930
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 02101-1403

Description

256 Cumberland No. 3 is a rare designer oasis on a tree-lined Landmarked block in the heart of Fort Greene, Brooklyn. A beautiful, thought-through recent renovation to the building by a Brooklyn-based design firm flawlessly incorporates modern luxuries and fine-tuned details with historic brownstone architecture.

This 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condo incorporates unique finishes such as solid white maple floors with herringbone detail, designer light fixtures, artist-made mantle and sapele mahogany island, oversized Marvin windows, high ceilings with exposed beams, custom built-ins and millwork, and marble and subway tiles in the baths.

The living space features a vented gas fireplace and a large glass door providing abundant light and access to a private outdoor space overlooking the lush trees and gardens of the neighborhood. A separate but open kitchen provides a farmhouse sink, Pietra Cardosa stone counters, Viking refrigerator, Viking convection range, externally vented cooking hood, garbage disposal, Bosch dishwasher, a built-in microwave, with an adjacent dining area for seamless entertaining. The master suite features a wall of closets, and an adjoining master bathroom with a double vanity.

The apartment has an oversized front-load washer/dryer, and ample storage space to utilize every square inch. An additional private finished 51 sq. ft. storage room is conveniently located in the lower level of the building. This condo has very low monthlies and enjoys a tax abatement until 2030!

This home is situated block from Fort Greene Park and the Saturday Farmers Market, with fantastic dining options right on the block, Brooklyns most prominent art institution BAM 5 blocks away, multiple trains a block away, and Atlantic Avenue terminal within minutes.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Exterior Features

Balcony Balcony

Building Information

Total Units 4
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Common Charges $510.51/mo
Sale Price $1,475,000

Fort Greene is an architecturally striking neighborhood centered around the beautiful Fort Greene Park. Home to the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), the area is a hub for the arts and creative expression. The real estate market is remarkably varied, featuring some of Brooklyn's most impressive historic brownstones, stately cooperatives, and sleek new construction towers that offer sweeping views of the borough and Manhattan.

Fort Greene Live Market Data

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Active Listings

23

Median Asking Price

$1.55M

Median $/Sqft

$1,258

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

0

Price Reduced

17%

Sold (30 Days)

4

Median Sale Price

$1.87M

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256 Cumberland Street #3, Fort Greene, Kings County • Near Lafayette Avenue/Dekalb Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10070478
First Listed: 7/5/2016
Closed: 10/6/2016
Contract Date: 7/5/2016

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Sylvia Dimova

Listing Contact: (212) 470-0746

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