Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

SOLD FOR $1,785,000

· Closed August 19, 2020

$1,785,000

$744 per sq ft

303 E 2nd Street

Kensington, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10640394

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

4

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

2,400

Sq. Ft.

1920

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Living Area 2,400 sq ft
Year Built 1920
Neighborhood Kensington

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Building Patio, Building Terrace, Patio, Terrace
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1920)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 9
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Cross Street Albemarle Road/Church Avenue
Year Built 1920
Living Area 2,400 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 05335-0052
Block/Lot 5335/52

Description

To see a narrated video, paste this link: https://vimeo.com/431048307 Viewings this weekend by appointment only. This four-bedroom, 2.5 bath house with a den and huge rec room is truly special and absolutely gorgeous! A rental parking spot is across the street. It was recently renovated from top to bottom and is in excellent condition - no need to do any work before you move in. The renovation was done by a boutique developer with an eye for detail who spared no expense on the infrastructure of the house. No half-measure mechanical updates here: the plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems were entirely replaced by highly reputable contractors. Nest thermostats power two brand new high-efficiency furnaces with chillers that provide zoned central heating and cooling. The roof, skylights, windows and interior/exterior doors are all new. The house has been fully insulated to save money and energy. Thoroughly renovated houses of this quality rarely come on the market. (Don't be fooled by houses that look updated but have ancient mechanicals or have had poor work done.) And if you need parking, you can rent a spot across the street. Originally built in the 1920's, the house is the only one in the row to retain its unique embossed metal coat of arms and floral flourishes in the upper part of the facade. The open porch has been preserved and invites afternoon lounging. Luxurious new additions to the house include Carrara kitchen counters, herringbone tile backsplash, marble baths, gorgeous brass and glass light fixtures, built-in shelving and closets, and new rift and quarter-sawn oak flooring, all designed with great style. The house feels much larger than it looks from the street. The kitchen, dining room, and living room on the main floor form a large open space, perfect for family life and entertaining. At the back of the main floor, a den leads to a sunny bedroom with an attached half bathroom and access to the back yard. It's set up as an office but works equally well as a guest bedroom. Upstairs are three more bedrooms and two spa-like marble bathrooms. The master bath has a generous shower while the other has a deep Duravit soaking tub. Both bathrooms have new skylights to bathe you in natural light. The fully finished rec room in the basement is huge, and has room for a TV room, home gym, and more. It has direct access to the back and front yards. The lush backyard has a stone patio and cedar fencing. Plantings in the backyard and front garden were chosen to provide year-round interest, including: bamboo, crape-myrtle, peonies, lilacs, lenten rose, hydrangeas, mountain bluet and beebalms. The house has easy access to many amenities in Kensington and Windsor Terrace. Prospect Park and the Tennis Center are a very short bike ride away. The F/G train (Church Ave) is around the corner. Close to Thai Farm Kitchen, Brancaccio's, Hamilton's, Sawasde Thai, La Loba Cantina, Steeplechase Coffee, Carnival and much more. To see a video, click here:https://vimeo.com/431048307 Originally built in the 1920's, the house is the only one in the row to retain its unique embossed metal coat of arms and floral flourishes in the upper part of the facade. The open porch has been preserved and invites afternoon lounging. Luxurious new additions to the house include Carrara kitchen counters, herringbone tile backsplash, marble baths, gorgeous brass and glass light fixtures, built-in shelving and closets, and new rift and quarter-sawn oak flooring, all designed with great style. The house feels much larger than it looks from the street. The kitchen, dining room, and living room on the main floor form a large open space, perfect for family life and entertaining. At the back of the main floor, a den leads to a sunny bedroom with an attached half bathroom and access to the back yard. It's set up as an office but works equally well as a guest bedroom. Upstairs are three more bedrooms and two spa-like marble bathrooms. The master bath has a generous shower while the other has a deep Duravit soaking tub. Both bathrooms have new skylights to bathe you in natural light. The fully finished rec room in the basement is huge, and has room for a TV room, home gym, and more. It has direct access to the back and front yards. The lush backyard has a stone patio and cedar fencing. Plantings in the backyard and front garden were chosen to provide year-round interest, including: bamboo, crape-myrtle, peonies, lilacs, lenten rose, and hydrangeas. Need parking? The current owners rent a spot across the street, which could be transferred. The house has easy access to many amenities in Kensington and Windsor Terrace. Prospect Park and the Tennis Center are a very short bike ride away. The F/G train (Church Ave) is around the corner. Close to Thai Farm Kitchen, Brancaccio's, Hamilton's, Sawasde Thai, La Loba Cantina, Steeplechase Coffee, Carnival and much more. Originally built in the 1920's, the house is the only one in the row to retain its unique embossed metal coat of arms and floral flourishes in the upper part of the facade. The open porch has been preserved and invites afternoon lounging. Luxurious new additions to the house include Carrara kitchen counters, herringbone tile backsplash, marble baths, gorgeous brass and glass light fixtures, built-in shelving and closets, new rift and quarter-sawn oak flooring, stone patio and cedar fencing, all designed with great style. The house feels much larger than it looks from the street. The kitchen, dining room, and living room on the main floor form a large open space, perfect for family life and entertaining. At the back of the main floor, a den leads to a sunny bedroom with an attached half bathroom and access to the back yard. It's set up as an office but works equally well as a guest bedroom. Upstairs are three more bedrooms and two spa-like marble bathrooms. The master bath has a generous shower while the other has a deep Duravit soaking tub. Both bathrooms have new skylights to bathe you in natural light. The fully finished rec room in the basement is huge, and has room for a TV room, home gym, and more. It has direct access to the back and front yards. Cedar fencing surrounds the lush, private back yard. Plantings in the backyard and front garden were chosen to provide year-round interest, including: bamboo, crape-myrtle, peonies, lilacs, lenten rose, hydrangeas, mountain bluet and beebalms. Need parking? The current owners rent a spot across the street, which could be transferred. The house has easy access to many amenities in Kensington and Windsor Terrace. Prospect Park and the Tennis Center are a very short bike ride away. The F/G train (Church Ave) is around the corner. Close to Thai Farm Kitchen, Brancaccio's, Hamilton's, Sawasde Thai, La Loba Cantina, Steeplechase Coffee, Carnival and much more.

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Building Patio Building Terrace Patio Terrace

Building Information

Stories 2
Style Prewar

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

$840K

Median $/Sqft

$907

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

3

Price Reduced

10%

Sold (30 Days)

5

Median Sale Price

$550K

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303 E 2nd Street, Kensington, Kings County • Near Albemarle Road/Church Avenue

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MLS® ID: RLS10640394
First Listed: 1/7/2014
Closed: 8/19/2020
Contract Date: 6/22/2020

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Jayson Halladay

Listing Contact: (917) 753-3716

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