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· Closed June 25, 2024

253 Hicks Street
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253 Hicks Street

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10975383

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Listing by Compass

5

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

2,625

Sq. Ft.

1915

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Living Area 2,625 sq ft
Year Built 1915
Ownership None
Property Taxes $25,668/yr
Neighborhood Brooklyn Heights
Floor 1 of 2

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South,West facing
  • Fireplace: 1 fireplace
  • Climate Control: Central Air

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Ownership None
Total Rooms 9
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 1 of 2
Exposure North,South,West
Cooling Central Air
Pets CatsOk, DogsOk
Year Built 1915
Living Area 2,625 sq ft
Structure Type Townhouse
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Furnished Unfurnished
Basement Full
Parcel # 00253-0024
Block/Lot 00253/24

Description

An exceptionally rare offering, this historic corner carriage house is classically appointed, awash in gorgeous light throughout, and showcases a striking Greek Revival facade with arched windows that afford it a prominent vantage point at the entrance to Grace Court Alley, one of Brooklyn Heights most coveted private mews.  Spanning two stories with an additional finished basement – over ~3900 sq ft in total – plus a private landscaped roof deck, this home stands apart from other carriage houses in the area with high ceilings (nearly 11 ft on the main level), multiple exposures from oversized windows, and expansive rooms. The current owner has been a thoughtful caretaker of this lovingly tended home for over 50 years, maintaining its character and grace. A landscaped front garden – with window boxes and established callery pear trees that bookend the home – provides a warm entry to the sunlit foyer. The space then opens to a gallery and elegant formal dining room adorned with detailed molding and vintage tea chest paper. The nearly 25' wide great room dramatically punctuates this level, with a working wood-burning fireplace, floor-to-ceiling library and double-wide windows overlooking charming Grace Court Alley that were once an entryway to the carriage house. An eat-in-kitchen, jewel box powder room and convenient wet bar round out the parlor floor. The second floor has almost 10 ft ceilings and is similarly tranquil with treetop views, beautiful light and offers 5 bedrooms – including a spacious primary bedroom with dressing room while another is currently used as an intimate den with a greenhouse window. Additionally, 2 full baths as well as a laundry room complete this level. The top floor leads to a lush aerie: a nearly 600 sq ft IPE landscaped roof deck with built-in planters and verdant panoramic Brooklyn Heights views. The fully finished basement with original stone floor comprises a recreation space, multiple deep storage closets, and a working pottery studio/workspace. The home also has multi-zoned central a/c.  This special home is thought to have been built between the 1860s - 1880s and designed by William Tubby, regarded as one of Brooklyn’s finest late 19th century architects. Tubby was noted for his work for Charles Pratt resulting in several Pratt Institute buildings and private estates as well as the wholesale Wallabout Market, five of Brooklyn’s Carnegie Libraries, and Manhattan's  American Thread Building, among others. Just moments from public transportation, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Brooklyn Bridge Park and an array of dining and shopping options on Montague Street and nearby vibrant brownstone Brooklyn neighborhoods. Shown by private appointment.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Wet Bar Built In Features Chandelier Crown Molding Entrance Foyer Eat In Kitchen High Ceilings Recessed Lighting Bar Walk In Closets See Remarks Flooring: Hardwood, Tile Skylights Fireplace (1)

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Total Units 2
Stories 2
Structure Townhouse

Financial Details

RE Taxes $25,668/yr ($2,139/mo)
Original Price $5,500,000
Sale Price $6,300,000
Previous Price $5,500,000

Brooklyn Heights is New York City’s first historic district, famous for its grand architecture and the iconic Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Offering some of the most breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, the neighborhood exudes a quiet, old-world elegance. The real estate market is characterized by magnificent pre-war townhouses, sought-after cooperatives, and a select few ultra-luxury waterfront developments along Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Brooklyn Heights Live Market Data

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Active Listings

60

Median Asking Price

$2.21M

Median $/Sqft

$1,724

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

3

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

11

Median Sale Price

$2.77M

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253 Hicks Street, Brooklyn Heights, Kings County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10975383
First Listed: 4/3/2024
On Market: 4/3/2024
Price Changed: 6/26/2024
Closed: 6/25/2024
Contract Date: 10/24/2023

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Sandra Cordoba

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