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313 E 5th Street
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313 E 5th Street

Kensington, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10928942

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Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

2

Baths

2,000

Sq. Ft.

1915

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 2,000 sq ft
Year Built 1915
Ownership None
Property Taxes $7,008/yr
Neighborhood Kensington
Floor 1 of 2

Property Highlights

  • Climate Control: Central Air
  • Character: Pre-war building (1915)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Ownership None
Total Rooms 7
Baths 2 Full
Floor 1 of 2
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Year Built 1915
Living Area 2,000 sq ft
Structure Type Townhouse
Flooring Hardwood
Furnished Unfurnished
Parcel # 05338-0038
Block/Lot 05338/38

Description

313 East 5th Street is a distinguished barrel front limestone townhome, located on a beautiful tree lined street in Kensington . This beautiful three bedroom/two bath home was built in 1915 and has been meticulously maintained with all its original charm, as well as many modern updates, like split a/c units in all rooms. As you enter this bright and spacious home you can't help but notice the gracious details including the grand staircase, beautiful moldings, hardwood floors and oversized stained glass windows. The generously sized Living room and dining room with coffered ceiling and pocket doors include stunning built ins. The kitchen has wood cabinetry and marble countertops with a dishwasher. The door at the far end of the kitchen leads to a large deck big enough for a full size dining table. Just down a few steps there is a brick patio with lush gardens and space for a large seating area. The perfect retreat in your own backyard. The second floor has a king size bedroom with added bonus space for a nursery, office space or gym. There are two additional bedrooms all with generous closet space, high ceilings and crown moldings. Light streams through the stain glass skylight in the upstairs hall. There is a large full bath with a tub on this level. The basement is nicely finished and used as a recreation room , office or flex space with a separate entrance from the street. There is a large laundry room and a full bathroom. There is plenty of storage on this level as well. This well maintained home has a new roof, hot water heater and updated electric. This home is waiting for it's next owners touch. Minutes to Prospect Park, Machate Circle, Brooklyn Museum and all the restaurants and shopping in the area. The F/G train makes the easy commute to NYC. Close to all highways and bridges.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Crown Molding High Ceilings Walk In Closets Common On Floor See Remarks Flooring: Hardwood Bay Windows

Building Information

Total Units 1
Stories 2
Structure Townhouse

Financial Details

RE Taxes $7,008/yr ($584/mo)
Original Price $1,850,000
Sale Price $1,550,000
Previous Price $1,650,000

Kensington is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood bordered by Prospect Park to the north and the landmarked Green-Wood Cemetery to the west, with Ocean Parkway running through its center as one of the borough's signature tree-lined boulevards. The housing stock includes brick rowhouses, prewar co-op apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway and Coney Island Avenue, and detached Victorian homes on the side streets, served by the F and G trains at Fort Hamilton Parkway and Church Avenue. The B and Q express trains are accessible within a short walk, providing a 30-to-35-minute commute to Midtown Manhattan.

Kensington Live Market Data

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Active Listings

49

Median Asking Price

$799K

Median $/Sqft

$951

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

3

Price Reduced

12%

Sold (30 Days)

4

Median Sale Price

$550K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/25/26, 6:09 AM EST

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313 E 5th Street, Kensington, Kings County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10928942
First Listed: 10/26/2023
On Market: 8/17/2023
Price Changed: 1/20/2024
Closed: 1/19/2024
Contract Date: 8/8/2023

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Maryellen Rodriguez

Listing Contact: (860) 573-4276

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