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SOLD FOR $4,740,000

· Closed May 23, 2024

39 S Portland Avenue
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39 S Portland Avenue

Fort Greene, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10967912

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

7

Bedrooms

5

Baths

6,360

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 5
Living Area 6,360 sq ft
Year Built 1930
Ownership None
Property Taxes $17,016/yr
Neighborhood Fort Greene
Floor 1 of 4

Property Highlights

  • Fireplace: 1 fireplace
  • Character: Pre-war building (1930)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Ownership None
Total Rooms 19
Baths 5 Full
Floor 1 of 4
Heating Central
Pets CatsOk, DogsOk
Year Built 1930
Living Area 6,360 sq ft
Structure Type Townhouse
Furnished Unfurnished
Basement Full
Parcel # 02100-0014
Block/Lot 02100/14

Description

Largest townhouse on Fort Greene's best block. Why live in someone else's dream when you can live in your own! An expansive 22-foot wide townhouse encompassing 6,360sf over 5 floors and a full basement awaits your vision to create the ultimate statement for the next hundred years.  Save valuable time and money by using the existing approved renovation plans or create your own vision.  Delivered vacant, the home is currently subdivided into a four-family from its original single-family layout.   This 7-bedroom, 5-bath home has 10 fireplaces, soaring ceilings and original details throughout.  Enjoy the 53-foot deep private garden.   Located on Fort Greene's best block, South Portland Avenue is a hidden oasis between Fort Greene Park and the destination shops and restaurants nearby.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Crown Molding High Ceilings See Remarks Fireplace (1)

Building Information

Total Units 4
Stories 4
Structure Townhouse

Financial Details

RE Taxes $17,016/yr ($1,418/mo)
Original Price $5,800,000
Sale Price $4,740,000
Previous Price $5,000,000

Fort Greene is an architecturally striking neighborhood centered around the beautiful Fort Greene Park. Home to the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), the area is a hub for the arts and creative expression. The real estate market is remarkably varied, featuring some of Brooklyn's most impressive historic brownstones, stately cooperatives, and sleek new construction towers that offer sweeping views of the borough and Manhattan.

Fort Greene Live Market Data

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Active Listings

24

Median Asking Price

$1.72M

Median $/Sqft

$1,250

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

0

Price Reduced

17%

Sold (30 Days)

4

Median Sale Price

$1.87M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/23/26, 2:37 PM EST

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39 S Portland Avenue, Fort Greene, Kings County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10967912
First Listed: 11/14/2023
On Market: 11/14/2023
Price Changed: 6/6/2024
Closed: 5/23/2024
Contract Date: 10/8/2023

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Martin Eiden

Listing Contact: (917) 701-8898

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