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708 Ave C
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708 Ave C

Kensington, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10973468

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Garfield Realty Corp

4

Bedrooms

5.5

Baths

2,500

Sq. Ft.

1925

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 5 full, 2 half
Living Area 2,500 sq ft
Lot Size 1,920 sq ft
Year Built 1925
Ownership None
Property Taxes $7,142/yr
Neighborhood Kensington

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar,WalkUp architecture
  • Climate Control: Central Air
  • Character: Pre-war building (1925)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Ownership None
Total Rooms 6
Baths 5 Full, 2 Half
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street East 7th Street/East 8th Street
Year Built 1925
Living Area 2,500 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar,WalkUp
Structure Type House
Lot Size 1,920 sq ft
Parcel # 05376-0004
Block/Lot 5376/4

Description

Seize this remarkable opportunity in Kensington! This gorgeous freestanding home boasts a front porch and offers a serene retreat tucked away from the street. This sun-filled, legal 3-family frame house was recently gut renovated and configured into the perfect single-family residence, centrally located in the heart of Kensington.

It features a 17.83’ x 36’ layout on a 23.5’ x 80’ lot, with four bedrooms, and five bathrooms; three full bathrooms on the upper floors, and two half bathrooms on the lower floors. Highlights include high ceilings, hardwood floors, central A/C, and a vented washer/dryer.

The main floor features an expansive and airy open concept living/dining/kitchen area, ideal for entertaining. Flowing seamlessly from the living area is a windowed open dining space leading to the windowed designer kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with stainless-steel appliances, including a dishwasher, French door refrigerator, range, and peninsula with Corian countertops, and a breakfast bar, perfect for culinary adventures. Additional perks are the video intercom and alarm system. The deck and landscaped backyard are accessible on this level and provide an idyllic setting for alfresco dinner parties and basking in the sun. A half bath completes this level.

Upstairs, the airy upper levels boast high ceilings and abundant natural light. One flight up features a primary bedroom suite with a walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom. Additionally, there’s another bedroom with an ensuite bath. One more flight up are two more sun-filled bedrooms with exceptional closet space and a full bathroom off the hallway.

The spacious finished basement offers flexibility and abundant storage, plus a full-size washer/dryer and another half bath. The home is steps from a variety of shops, restaurants, and mass transit options. Just a 10-minute walk to majestic Prospect Park and the Kensington Dog Run. Der Pioneer café, Lofty Pigeon bookstore, Kensington Plaza, and the new Met Fresh supermarket are a few blocks away. This is an exceptional place to call home.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

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Building Information

Stories 2
Structure House
Style Prewar,WalkUp

Financial Details

RE Taxes $7,142/yr ($595/mo)
Original Price $1,750,000
Sale Price $1,725,000
Previous Price $1,750,000

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

48

Median Asking Price

$787K

Median $/Sqft

$955

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

4

Price Reduced

13%

Sold (30 Days)

4

Median Sale Price

$550K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/23/26, 2:18 PM EST

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708 Ave C, Kensington, Kings County • Near East 7th Street/East 8th Street

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MLS® ID: RLS10973468
First Listed: 6/20/2024
On Market: 6/20/2024
Price Changed: 11/20/2024
Closed: 10/16/2024
Contract Date: 6/20/2024

Listing Courtesy of Garfield Realty Corp - Elizabeth Kohen

Listing Contact: (718) 622-7600

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