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SOLD FOR $2,800,000

· Closed February 17, 2022

551 St Marks Avenue

$2,800,000

$928 per sq ft

551 St Marks Avenue

Crown Heights, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10758765

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

6

Bedrooms

7.5

Baths

3,017

Sq. Ft.

1905

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 7 full, 1 half
Living Area 3,017 sq ft
Year Built 1905
Neighborhood Crown Heights

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1905)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 15
Baths 6 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Cross Street Franklin Avenue/Bedford Avenue
Year Built 1905
Living Area 3,017 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1217/80

Description

Welcome to 551 Saint Marks - a 4 story 2 family house that is fully renovated and updated! There are 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms set over an owners triplex with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms and interior access to the basement! Additionally there is a 2 bedroom 2 bath rental that generates $3,300 of income! Originally constructed in 1905, the house has been fully updated with American Walnut floors, central air conditioning, bluetooth sound system, casement windows & more! The house has a classic charm with a front porch and large oversized deck to the backyard. The house is 17.75X40 on 3 levels with an extension to 50 feet on the garden on an extra deep 128.5 lot! The owner's triplex has a large living / dining area with updated kitchen with custom storage & kitchen island featuring Caesarstone countertops, Viking refrigerator, Viking six-burner stove, and dishwasher. There is a powder room that matches the custom painted kitchen cabinets! Upstairs are four bedrooms, four full baths and laundry room with excellent closet space throughout! The master bedroom faces north to greenery and windowed 5 piece master bath with marble tiled floors, double vanity, a glass-enclosed rain shower, and deep-soaking tub. Down the hall, is another bedroom and windowed second bathroom currently used as an office and guest bedroom. On the third floor, there are two large bedrooms with an ensuite bathroom, two skylights and laundry area with oversized washer/dryer! The basement can be accessed through an interior staircase and is finished with tile floors & can be used for multiple purposes! The separate garden floor two-bedroom two bath unit is currently rented out for $3,300 per month offsetting a large portion of the mortgage + property taxes. It is currently owner-occupied and lots of recent upgrades throughout! You cannot get a better location in the "Pro - Cro" area of Crown Heights right off Frankling avenue! Close to the 2/3/4/5 at Franklin Avenue and also near the S train on Prospect Avenue. There are SO many amazing restaurants, bars and cafes nearby! Not to mention Prospect Park. Super low property taxes and excellent rental income make this a perfect long term investment!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Building Information

Stories 4
Style Prewar

Crown Heights is a dynamic and architecturally rich neighborhood in the heart of Brooklyn. Famous for its grand boulevards and impressive collection of pre-war apartment buildings and brownstones, the area offers a sense of scale and history. Residents enjoy proximity to the Brooklyn Museum, the Botanic Garden, and a thriving restaurant scene along Franklin and Nostrand Avenues, making it a popular choice for those seeking space and culture.

Crown Heights Live Market Data

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Active Listings

80

Median Asking Price

$1.43M

Median $/Sqft

$1,153

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

13

Price Reduced

18%

Sold (30 Days)

14

Median Sale Price

$1.17M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/28/26, 6:07 AM EST

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551 St Marks Avenue, Crown Heights, Kings County • Near Franklin Avenue/Bedford Avenue

MLS® ID: RLS10758765
First Listed: 8/8/2019
Price Changed: 10/19/2021
Closed: 2/17/2022
Contract Date: 10/19/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Danielle Nazinitsky

Listing Contact: (330) 936-7928

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