20 Polhemus Place
MLS® #RLS10696915
Listing by Compass
5
Bedrooms
3
Baths
3,080
Sq. Ft.
1901
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Fireplace: Wood-burning or decorative fireplace
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1901)
Property Details
Description
Welcome to Polhemus Place, a tiny, leafy enclave within Park Slope reminiscent of Dickens Christmas with the gas lights in front yards. This one-block street is intimate and intact with late 1880's townhouses, all family residences. Approached from either Carroll Street or Garfield Place, tranquility is the first impression of the block. Myriad architectural styles are grouped delightfully, and the mature trees and minimal traffic combine to create a distinctly bucolic feel in the heart of the city. Number 20 is one of 6 Romanesque Revival homes designed by architect J.D. McAuliffe. These are the classic brownstones that Brooklyn is known for and that lure so many people to the neighborhood. At 18.5' wide and 45' deep, the house offers 3,200+ square feet of lovely living space and a full basement for storage. Some of the key features are: -4 large bedrooms -3 full baths -3 Wood burning fireplaces -Central air conditioning -Deck off parlor floor kitchen -Large garden -Gas lights in front and back -Original floors -Period details throughout -New roof -Restored facade -New furnace boiler -Real estate taxes approx $11,000/year The current owners use the house as a one-family home; however, there are two full kitchens should a new owner wish to have a tenant on the garden level. With east/west exposure, the house is filled with light. A lovely house on a perfect block - this is the one you've been waiting for.
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Building Information
About Park Slope
View All Park Slope ListingsPark Slope is a well-known Brooklyn neighborhood, recognized for its tree-lined streets and preserved brownstones. Bordering the western edge of Prospect Park, the neighborhood offers convenient access to green space. The real estate market features a mix of historic townhouses, cooperatives, and modern condominiums, within walking distance of the park.
Park Slope Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
94
Median Asking Price
$1.76M
Median $/Sqft
$1,441
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
11
Price Reduced
12%
Sold (30 Days)
22
Median Sale Price
$1.67M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/1/26, 12:28 AM EST
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Location
20 Polhemus Place, Park Slope, Kings County • Near Carroll Street/Garfield Place
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