527 E 8th Street
MLS® #RLS10803330
Listing by Compass
5
Bedrooms
3
Baths
1,600
Sq. Ft.
1910
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Outdoor Space: Building Patio, Patio
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Parking: Private garage
Property Details
Description
Delightful five-bedroom home located in Kensington next to the border with Ditmas Park, steps away from Cortelyou Road's vibrant restaurants, bars and shopping. Built in 1910, the three-story detached house features lovely original details: an oak staircase with decorative moldings, original wood frame moldings and a lovely mirrored mantel in the dining room. Its design creates a bright and inviting space with hardwood floors throughout. A large wrap around front porch takes in the afternoon sun The first floor offers an open floor plan with a double living room featuring eight windows providing plenty of natural light, a dining room with an original decorative gas fireplace, and a kitchen with room for expansion. The second floor features a large front bedroom with walk-in closet, a back bedroom suite with two rooms, a full bathroom and a large storage closet. The third floor has 2 bedrooms, one of which the owner has used as a music studio, a full bathroom and plenty of closet space. The finished basement has brand new flooring, a laundry room with farmhouse sink and bathroom, while hot water baseboard heating is featured throughout the property. Sitting on an oversized lot, gardeners get ready! The wrap-around garden and park-size private yard features a lovely magnolia tree and a swingset. There are plenty of possibilities in this private oasis, while the private driveway with garage, can easily fit 4 cars. A Must See!
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Building Information
About Kensington
View All Kensington ListingsKensington 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
View NeighborhoodActive 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
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/25/26, 11:36 AM EST
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Location
527 E 8th Street, Kensington, Kings County • Near Cortelyou Road/Ditmas Avenue
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