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397 E 8th Street #0

$1,699,995

397 E 8th Street #0

Kensington, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10037749

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

4

Bedrooms

4.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1905

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4 full, 1 half
Year Built 1905
Neighborhood Kensington

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Patio
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Central Air

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 12
Baths 4 Full, 1 Half
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Year Built 1905
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 05377-0074

Description

397 East 8th street is the shining example of new renovation and design constructed seamlessly within the classic residential enclave of Kensington. This fully detached home boasts a 3-story, 24-foot wide frame with sleek interior renovations and subtle hints of Victorian charm. Lush hardwood floors, white base moldings, recessed lighting and custom light fixtures are seen throughout and the home also features a finished basement with full height ceilings, full bathrooms, a laundry room, and it's own 2-car garage! The house opens from its front porch into a proper foyer branching off into a spacious pass-through living room adorned with natural light from a set of large bay windows. The 1st floor concludes in a spacious chef's haven and open dining area. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinet and counter space with dark mahogany cabinets, stainless steel appliances and marble island with dishwasher centered between two additional countertops. Wall-to-wall exposure in the rear provides an easy transition to a quiet yard and elevated patio space. Ascend a classic staircase with decadent newels up to two additional 2-bedroom layouts. The second floor features a grand master suite with ample closet space and en suite bathroom as well as a secondary queen sized bedroom and second bath. The top level hosts two more bedrooms, jack and jill style, featuring several large sunny windows and exposed lofted ceiling. Every bathroom features illustrious marble tile work, recessed lighting, and new porcelain fixtures, while separate standing shower and deep soaking tub distinguish the master bathroom. 397 East 8th Street offers all the comforts of a classic home within 10 blocks from the Cortelyou Road station, Cortelyou strip and is a short distance to Prospect Park. Here you will have unlimited access to a community known for suburban style blocks, but with no shortage of colorful restaurants, inviting bars, and primer local markets and venues.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Eat In Kitchen

Exterior Features

Garden Patio

Building Information

Total Units 1
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

$951

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

2

Price Reduced

10%

Sold (30 Days)

4

Median Sale Price

$488K

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397 E 8th Street #0, Kensington, Kings County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10037749
First Listed: 9/8/2017
Price Changed: 9/28/2017
Closed: 2/9/2018
Contract Date: 9/5/2017

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Mark Martov

Listing Contact: (917) 939-3888

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