$999,000
255 E 21ST Street
MLS® #RLS20012290
Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC
5
Bedrooms
3.5
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1917
Year Built
Quick Summary
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- Views: Other
- Outdoor Space: Patio
- Fireplace: 1 fireplace
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Description
Charming English Revival townhouse awaits your personal renovation!
Built in 1917 and designed by the renowned architects Slee & Bryson, this exceptional townhouse is primed for your personal renovations, allowing you to create your dream home. Nestled in the Kenmore-Albemarle Terrace Historic District of Victorian Flatbush, it is situated on a serene cul-de-sac surrounded by Georgian Revival townhouses and is proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
This single-family brick townhouse boasts a spacious triplex layout featuring five bedrooms and 2.5 baths, showcasing delightful original details such as original crafted woodwork, wainscoting, built in corner curio cabinets in dining room, intricate plaster moldings, built-in features, and herringbone parquet floors.
Upon entering, you are greeted by a gracious center hall that leads to a roomy living area complete with a wood-burning fireplace. Adjacent to this is a formal dining room, adorned with wainscoting and large original windows that invite an abundance of natural light. The kitchen is designed for functionality and flows seamlessly into a private garden patio, perfect for entertaining.
This home also includes a garage and private parking.
Located in a charming, quiet corner of Flatbush, this townhouse borders both Prospect park South and Prospect Lefferts Garden and offers a quick 20-minute commute to Manhattan via the B & Q trains at Church Avenue.
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About Flatbush
View All Flatbush ListingsFlatbush features one of Brooklyn's most varied housing stocks, including grand detached Victorians along Ocean Avenue, limestone and brownstone rowhouses, prewar apartment buildings, and brick townhomes within landmarked enclaves like Prospect Park South and Ditmas Park. The Q, 2, and 5 trains connect the neighborhood to Manhattan, while Prospect Park's 526 acres of green space border the northern edge. The restored Kings Theatre, a 1920s-era landmark performance venue, and Erasmus Hall High School, founded in 1786, are among the area's most notable architectural features.
Flatbush Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
40
Median Asking Price
$512K
Median $/Sqft
$480
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
2
Price Reduced
33%
Sold (30 Days)
3
Median Sale Price
$445K
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255 E 21ST Street, Flatbush, Kings County
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Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC - Vera Capozucca
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