SOLD FOR $3,050,000
Listed at $3,495,000 · Sold 12.7% below asking · Closed March 8, 2021
$3,495,000
197 Waverly Avenue
MLS® #RLS10621996
Listing by The Corcoran Group
3
Bedrooms
3
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1891
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Parking: Private garage
- Character: Pre-war building (1891)
Property Details
Description
Calling all artists, investors, craftspeople, writers, car collectors, and lovers of unique properties! Don?t miss this truly special carriage house with 38? of street frontage; parking for multiple cars; a large commercial loft space with a bathroom that could be incorporated back into the house; a fully finished basement with high ceilings; and a magical 3-bedroom 2 bath home with a large roofdeck. There is even an additional 3000 SF of FAR if you want to build up, for a possible total of approximately 7500 SF! Completely renovated from the inside out with all new electric and plumbing, new kitchen, new baths, and central heating and cooling throughout (even in the garage!). Situated on a unique block of carriage houses recently featured in the NY Times on charming Waverly Avenue between Myrtle and Willoughby Avenues, this compound-like property offers the best of all worlds: live, work, convenience, parking, outdoor space and charms beyond your wildest dreams. Walk out your door and experience the endless delights of historic Clinton Hill including a gourmet grocery store, artisanal shops and restaurants in every direction, the Clinton/Washington subway, Pratt Institute, art galleries, Fort Greene Park, and the Wegmans at the newly restored Brooklyn Navy Yard. This is a property that really needs to be seen in person to be believed. Consisting of two 19? properties connected from the inside, with a historic carriage house and former pickle factory on the left, and a massive brick warehouse/garage with 12? ceilings on the right. You can enter either property from the street or enjoy the convenience of driving into your automated garage and walking directly into your home without having to brave the elements. Every space in the property has been outfitted with all new heating and central AC units, including the garage the workspace, and the apartment. A finished basement with high ceilings offers fantastic storage, or the option for a media room and/or studio space. The converted carriage house on the left is built full-lot 19 x 95 on the first floor and offers a large loft-like 1800 SF commercial space with skylights and a bathroom. The 2nd floor is built 19 x 60 and has been recently renovated as a three bed, 2 bath home with a roofdeck off the living space. Stunning gray wood cabinetry and brand new stainless steel chef?s appliances complete the package. Classic and windowed bathrooms are all new as well. These two floors can easily be combined into a large home, or live upstairs and work downstairs. The connecting garage/warehouse is also built full-lot and offers 1800 SF of space with dramatic 12? ceilings. Park multiple cars or use this space as an office or workshop in addition to parking. A dramatic glass and metal automated door offers easy access and a modern aesthetic that elevates the curb appeal of the property. This is a unique opportunity to live, work, collect rent and park your cars in one of Brooklyn?s most coveted and charming brownstone neighborhoods. Call for a showing today.
Building Information
About Clinton Hill
View All Clinton Hill ListingsClinton Hill is a neighborhood defined by its architectural diversity and creative energy. Home to the Pratt Institute, the area features a stunning mix of grand 19th-century mansions, historic carriage houses, and mid-century cooperatives. The neighborhood offers a leafy, residential feel with a vibrant culinary scene along DeKalb Avenue and easy access to the cultural amenities of nearby Fort Greene.
Clinton Hill Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
54
Median Asking Price
$1.06M
Median $/Sqft
$1,180
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
3
Price Reduced
31%
Sold (30 Days)
15
Median Sale Price
$1.07M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/25/26, 9:17 PM EST
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Location
197 Waverly Avenue, Clinton Hill, Kings County • Near Willoughby Avenue & Myrtle Avenue
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