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SOLD FOR $1,960,000

· Closed February 26, 2024

597 E 8th Street
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597 E 8th Street

Kensington, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10960793

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Listing by Compass

4

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

2,487

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Living Area 2,487 sq ft
Year Built 1930
Ownership None
Property Taxes $7,512/yr
Neighborhood Kensington
Floor 1 of 2

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Deck, Porch
  • Character: Pre-war building (1930)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Ownership None
Total Rooms 8
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 1 of 2
Pets CatsOk, DogsOk
Year Built 1930
Living Area 2,487 sq ft
Structure Type House
Furnished Unfurnished
Parcel # 05402-0055
Block/Lot 05402/55

Description

This 4-bedroom, fully detached house with a huge rec room and 30 foot-wide backyard is truly special and stunningly beautiful! It was renovated from top to bottom less than five years ago 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, 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. The interior design features of the house are also exceptional: super-cool wallpapers, Schoolhouse Electric light fixtures, new rift and quarter-sawn oak flooring mixed with original antique floors, built-in shelving and closets, Caesarstone kitchen counters with waterfall edges and herringbone tile backsplash. The kitchen, dining room, and living room on the main floor form a large open space, perfect for family life or entertaining friends. The huge deck off the kitchen is ideal for grilling and outdoor dining. There is also a half bath and pantry on this floor. Upstairs are three bedrooms.The primary bedroom is a nice size with excellent closet space. The other two bedrooms are also large and exude charm. The bathroom has a double sink and a deep Duravit soaking tub. One more floor up is the attic space with the perfectly chosen wallpaper of golden swallows on the ceiling of the huge dormer. The fully finished rec room in the basement is perfect for watching TV, a guest room, home gym, and much more. There is another full bath on this level. The outdoor spaces are exceptional. The open front porch invites afternoon lounging on the swing. The enormous backyard has forever lawn and cedar fencing. It’s an excellent play area and offers room for urban farming too! Plants in the back and side yards are refreshed daily by the automatic irrigation system. The house has easy access to many amenities in Kensington and Ditmas. Prospect Park and the Tennis Center are a short bike ride away. The F/B/Q trains are a few blocks away.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

See Remarks

Exterior Features

Deck Porch

Building Amenities

Security System

Building Information

Total Units 1
Stories 2
Structure House

Financial Details

RE Taxes $7,512/yr ($626/mo)
Original Price $2,495,000
Sale Price $1,960,000
Previous Price $1,999,000

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

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597 E 8th Street, Kensington, Kings County

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MLS® ID: RLS10960793
First Listed: 10/26/2023
On Market: 5/30/2023
Price Changed: 2/27/2024
Closed: 2/26/2024
Contract Date: 5/30/2023

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Jayson Halladay

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