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48 2nd Place
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48 2nd Place

Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10538473

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Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

3

Baths

3,840

Sq. Ft.

1850

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 3,840 sq ft
Year Built 1850
Neighborhood Carroll Gardens

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Building Patio, Patio
  • Fireplace: Wood-burning or decorative fireplace
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 11
Baths 3 Full
Cooling Building Cooling, Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Henry Street/Clinton Street
Year Built 1850
Living Area 3,840 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 00365-0028
Block/Lot 365/28

Description

48 2nd Place is a rarely available, impeccably-renovated, 4-story single-family brownstone on one of Carroll Gardens? most picturesque blocks. This stunning Italianate-style gem features beautifully restored original details seamlessly integrated with sophisticated modern finishes throughout, including a finished cellar and landscaped South-facing rear yard.


The Parlor floor wows with 11?8? ceilings, a gracious central staircase with mahogany railings, original pocket doors and crown moldings, a wood burning fireplace with an exquisite marble mantel, a Roll & Hill Excel Chandelier and a sleek wet bar complete with a sub-zero refrigerator.


The garden level boasts a large entry foyer leading into the inviting open kitchen and dining space with exposed brick illuminated by a retracting Nanawall folding glass wall. The gorgeous chef?s kitchen features Wood-Mode kitchen cabinetry and Schoolhouse Electric hardware, matte finish black granite countertops and professional grade kitchen appliances, including a 36" Wolf vented rangetop and convection oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, dishwasher and additional pot filler faucet.


Enjoy dining and hosting both indoors and outdoors by retracting the Nanawall folding glass wall separating the dining area and South-facing backyard with built-in sound system. The marble-paved backyard has an irrigation system, beautiful Japanese maple tree, marble planter and handsome fencing.


The Master bedroom features a decorative fireplace, enormous master closet and breathtaking 14? 9? x 15? 5? windowed master bathroom with an Albion extra large tub imported from England, shower stall, dual sinks and vanity (one on each side of the bathroom), Waterworks fixtures, and a statement Townsend Design Orbit Chandelier.


Upstairs you will find two spacious and bright bedrooms, a full bathroom with skylit shower, plus Miele washer/dryer and office nook. 5? select Rift and Quarter Sawn white oak floors, Marvin double-hung windows, California Closets with Baldwin hardware throughout as well as Ethernet cable pre-wired and camera intercom on all floors.


The home has Nest controlled, multi-zone heating and cooling and radiant heated floors in the garden and finished basement. The basement can be utilized as a media room/ guest room/ home gym and has a full laundry room with sink (gas-fired dryer, vents outside) and wonderful storage space.


Located only two blocks from the Carroll St F and G trains and local favorites Lucali?s, Frankie?s 457 Spuntino, Ugly Baby and Brooklyn Social. If you?re looking for a truly remarkable, turnkey home in charming Carroll Gardens, 48 2nd Place is a perfect marriage of character and exquisite modernity.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area Fireplace

Exterior Features

Garden Building Patio Patio

Building Information

Stories 4
Style Prewar

Carroll Gardens is famous for its unique 'deep front gardens' and its rich culinary and bakery heritage. This charming neighborhood offers a small-town feel with its boutique shops and renowned bakeries along Court and Smith Streets. The real estate market is highly coveted, featuring historic brownstones that are often wider than those in neighboring areas, alongside intimate new construction condominiums that maintain the neighborhood's low-rise character.

Carroll Gardens Live Market Data

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Active Listings

27

Median Asking Price

$2.48M

Median $/Sqft

$1,414

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

3

Price Reduced

11%

Sold (30 Days)

5

Median Sale Price

$2.55M

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48 2nd Place, Carroll Gardens, Kings County • Near Henry Street/Clinton Street

MLS® ID: RLS10538473
First Listed: 4/23/2019
Closed: 6/28/2019
Contract Date: 4/23/2019

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Lauren Chao

Listing Contact: (908) 612-7437

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