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Listed at $4,750,000 · Sold 26.3% below asking · Closed May 21, 2025

265 Cumberland Street
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265 Cumberland Street

Fort Greene, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS11027775

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc

3

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

3,900

Sq. Ft.

2002

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3 full, 2 half
Living Area 3,900 sq ft
Lot Size 2,500 sq ft
Year Built 2002
Ownership None
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Fort Greene

Property Highlights

  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Ownership None
Total Rooms 10
Baths 2 Full, 2 Half
Pets Yes
Cross Street Dekalb & Lafayette Avenues
Year Built 2002
Living Area 3,900 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Structure Type Townhouse
Furnished Unfurnished
Lot Size 2,500 sq ft
Parcel # 02102-0003
Block/Lot 02102/0003

Description

Nestled on one of the most charming, tree-lined streets in Fort Greene, 265 Cumberland Street is a rare gem. This expansive, 25-foot-wide, single-family home was meticulously constructed in 2003 and offers the perfect blend of modern amenities and classic comfort. The home spans three stories including three spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms, two half-bathrooms and a finished lower level. It boasts a range of desirable features, including a private curb cut, built-in garage, central air conditioning, updated mechanicals, and an expansive east-facing garden with a built-in hot tub—ideal for outdoor relaxation. The gated forecourt adds an extra layer of privacy and curb appeal. With its unique combination of space, convenience, and location, 265 Cumberland Street presents a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a single- family townhouse with private parking in one of Brooklyn’s most sought- after neighborhoods, Fort Greene.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

In Unit

Building Information

Total Units 1
Stories 3
Structure Townhouse

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

24

Median Asking Price

$1.72M

Median $/Sqft

$1,250

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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265 Cumberland Street, Fort Greene, Kings County • Near Dekalb & Lafayette Avenues

MLS® ID: RLS11027775
First Listed: 1/8/2025
On Market: 1/8/2025
Closed: 5/21/2025
Contract Date: 1/8/2025

Listing Courtesy of Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc - Matthew Lipsky

Listing Contact: (212) 574-6958

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