SOLD FOR $1,250,000
Listed at $1,500,000 · Sold 16.7% below asking · Closed July 16, 2021
$1,500,000
1000 Ocean Avenue
MLS® #RLS10697865
Listing by The Corcoran Group
7
Bedrooms
1
Bath
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1899
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1899)
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Feb 6, 2021 | $1,500,000 | - |
| Currently | May 14, 2026 | $1,500,000 | - |
Description
?There are Few real ?Palaces? left in Brooklyn??. Whoever said there are no real palaces in Brooklyn has not seen 1000 Ocean Avenue. ?1000 Ocean Avenue? ?..Even the address is regal. This once magnificent and artfully designed Ditmas Park mansion speaks to a buyer who?s vision and craftsmanship can be channeled to restore this magnificent nearly 6000SF home to it?s original grandeur. Designed by renowned architect George Palliser and built originally as home to a noted Wall Street magnate and his family, this Historic Landmark is a fully detached home which hosts a palatial pillared exterior framing a magnificent parlor, incredible staircase, soaring ceilings and 5 -7 large bedrooms. In addition to having a fully detached carriage house these incomparable grounds also consist of a huge garden and private driveway to accommodate at least 3-4 cars. Not for the faint hearted, but more for one who?s vision is to live in timeless, historic elegance. This property is destined for a buyer ready to put in the work necessary to achieve this lofty goal. This is an historic landmarked property needing full interior and exterior restoration and thus, financing is not preferred. Offered at $1,500,000.00 and priceless in it?s possibilities.
Building Information
About Ditmas Park
View All Ditmas Park ListingsDitmas Park is a landmarked Brooklyn neighborhood recognized for its freestanding Victorian, Colonial Revival, Tudor, and Craftsman homes set back from the street with porches and landscaped yards. The B and Q trains serve the neighborhood at Cortelyou Road, Beverley Road, Newkirk Plaza, and Avenue H stations, and Prospect Park's 526 acres of green space sit just to the northwest. The historic district encompasses roughly 2,000 residential buildings dating from 1902 to 1914, making it one of the city's best-preserved collections of early 20th-century residential architecture.
Ditmas Park Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
27
Median Asking Price
$660K
Median $/Sqft
$700
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
1
Price Reduced
37%
Sold (30 Days)
2
Median Sale Price
$1.04M
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Location
1000 Ocean Avenue, Ditmas Park, Kings County • Near Ditmas Avenue & Newkirk Avenue
Building Information
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
This property has 7 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1899, making it approximately 127 years old.
Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.
To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.
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