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SOLD FOR $2,850,000

· Closed March 11, 2021

488 State Street
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Closed For Sale Multi Family

$2,850,000

488 State Street

Boerum Hill, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10682974

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Listing by The Corcoran Group

5

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1920

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Year Built 1920
Neighborhood Boerum Hill

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1920)

Property Details

Type Multi Family
Total Rooms 14
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Cross Street 3rd Avenue & Nevins Street
Year Built 1920
Architectural Style Prewar

Description

488 State Street Brooklyn, NY 11217- Opportunity knocks to make this remarkable two-family townhouse the home of your dreams. Located in prime Boerum Hill on a quiet, residential treelined block. You will be situated moments away from all the top restaurants, bars, cafes and boutiques the neighborhood has to offer. Enjoy an easy commute into Manhattan with the Atlantic Terminal and Borough Hall stations both within a short distance. This legal two-family sits on 20.83 ft x 90 ft lot. The building dimensions are 20.83 ft x 46 ft. Take advantage of this 3,673 sf canvas to create a home rivaled by none. This pre-war property features exquisite moldings, marble mantles and wood finishes that have been perfectly preserved. The parlor floor is breathtaking and makes for a grand entrance that will leave your guests in awe upon arrival. The sun soaked living room (13.11 ft x 30.5 ft) features towering ceilings and floor to ceiling windows. All the pre-war finishes are of the finest craftsmanship and have been left intact. Attention to every nuance and detail provides this property with a historic sense of charm and character. The living room seamlessly flows into a separate dining room (13.8 ft x 10 ft). The kitchen has been recently renovated and possesses stainless steel appliances. Off the kitchen you will have access to a deck (8.6 ft x 5.3 ft) that perches over your backyard. This is the perfect place to BBQ or relax in your own urban oasis while observing the beauty and tranquility of the garden below. The floor above has a full bathroom and two oversized bedrooms that can be furnished or redesigned to your distinguished taste. The top floor features a half bath, study and an additional two bedrooms. On this level you will also find another sunlit room with skylight that can be utilized as a den, guest room, home office or a spacious closet. Atop this fourth and final floor also boasts an original stained-glass skylight. This stately estate on State also comes with a garden level unit. This recently renovated apartment features restored original wood floors and an open kitchen layout with new appliances. You can easily reside in the full property and utilize it as a one-family or elect to rent out this floor for rental income. As an extra bonus you will have a gorgeous backyard as your personal sanctuary (20.10 ft x 36 ft).

Building Information

Total Units 2
Stories 3
Style Prewar

Boerum Hill is a charming residential neighborhood that perfectly blends historic character with modern urban living. Known for its tree-lined streets and the boutiques of Atlantic Avenue and Smith Street, the area offers a relaxed yet sophisticated vibe. The housing stock features a mix of classic three-story row houses and a growing number of high-end condominium developments that provide contemporary amenities in a central Brooklyn location.

Boerum Hill Live Market Data

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Active Listings

23

Median Asking Price

$3.00M

Median $/Sqft

$1,586

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

1

Price Reduced

17%

Sold (30 Days)

9

Median Sale Price

$1.76M

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488 State Street, Boerum Hill, Kings County • Near 3rd Avenue & Nevins Street

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MLS® ID: RLS10682974
First Listed: 11/12/2020
Price Changed: 3/11/2021
Closed: 3/11/2021
Contract Date: 11/16/2020

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - David Kafko

Listing Contact: (347) 249-9302

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