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SOLD FOR $1,875,000

· Closed February 13, 2020

996 St Johns Place

$1,875,000

$568 per sq ft

996 St Johns Place

Crown Heights, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10592503

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

4

Bedrooms

3

Baths

3,300

Sq. Ft.

1915

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 3,300 sq ft
Year Built 1915
Neighborhood Crown Heights

Property Highlights

  • Fireplace: Wood-burning or decorative fireplace
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1915)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 10
Baths 3 Full
Heating Building Natural Gas, Natural Gas
Pets Yes
Cross Street Brooklyn Avenue/New York Avenue
Year Built 1915
Living Area 3,300 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1256/29

Description

Welcome home to this magnificent barrel fronted limestone home lovingly restored to its original glory with many modern updates. A generous home measuring at 20? x 55? on an extra long lot of 20? x 120? it boasts a 20? front garden and 45? back garden. Parlor level features formal living room, formal dining room, library, full bath and open farm kitchen facing a beautifully landscaped garden. Second floor features 4 bedrooms (option for a 5th), full bath and laundry room. Enjoy a finished loft-like garden level with exposed brick, with high ceilings and exposed beams with private entrance to front and garden. High ceilings throughout, original molding, Roman pillars, pier mirror, pocket doors, working Hearth Cabinet fireplace, original and pristine hardwood and parquet flooring, all new Landmarked windows and front doors, new roof and new skylights. This is the last house on the block which features side windows providing excellent light with 3 exposures plus windowed bathrooms. Wonderful location near to 2/3/4/5 trains, Children?s Museum, Nostrand and Franklin Ave shopping and new Union Market opening in 2020.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area Fireplace

Building Information

Stories 4
Style Prewar

Crown Heights is a dynamic and architecturally rich neighborhood in the heart of Brooklyn. Famous for its grand boulevards and impressive collection of pre-war apartment buildings and brownstones, the area offers a sense of scale and history. Residents enjoy proximity to the Brooklyn Museum, the Botanic Garden, and a thriving restaurant scene along Franklin and Nostrand Avenues, making it a popular choice for those seeking space and culture.

Crown Heights Live Market Data

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Active Listings

81

Median Asking Price

$1.43M

Median $/Sqft

$1,156

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

13

Price Reduced

17%

Sold (30 Days)

14

Median Sale Price

$1.17M

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996 St Johns Place, Crown Heights, Kings County • Near Brooklyn Avenue/New York Avenue

MLS® ID: RLS10592503
First Listed: 11/15/2019
Closed: 2/13/2020
Contract Date: 11/15/2019

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Justin Dupree

Listing Contact: (917) 757-1348

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