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· Closed July 30, 2015

21 1st Street
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21 1st Street

Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10063218

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Listing by The Corcoran Group

Studio

Bedroom

0

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1869

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 0
Year Built 1869
Neighborhood Carroll Gardens

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1869)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Baths null Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street Hoyt / Bond Streets
Year Built 1869
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 00451-0062
Block/Lot 451/0062

Description

This 5 bedroom gem is your very own country cottage in Carroll Gardens! An enchanting brick Federal style one-family home with a rustic lodge-like feel that perfectly combines the best of cozy and comfort, maximizing the best of the old and the new. Original exposed beams and brick, a woodburning fireplace, extra-wide plank floors, plaster picture moldings and high ceilings live in harmony with central AC, skylights, a modern kitchen, custom millwork, and three unique outdoor spaces. Together these features create a truly special living experience with the comforts of condo living and the space and convenience of having your very own home in Brooklyns most exciting brownstone neighborhood. Located just one block from Smith Streets fantastic amenities and subway access, it is also an easy walk to the exciting new Gowanus amenities that include Whole Foods, Royal Palms, Ample Hills Ice cream, the Pines and Runner and Stone, to name just a few. A flexible floorplan accommodates lots of bedrooms AND common living spaces, depending on your needs. The garden level is a large open eat-in-kitchen with stainless chefs appliances, contiguous to the easily maintained bluestone garden; perfect for easy indoor/outdoor living; plus a spacious bedroom they currently use as living room. The parlor floor has two oversized elegant bedrooms, one of which is now used as a music room and guest room, and the other as a formal living room with a wood burning fireplace, a wall of custom bookshelves, and extra high ceilings, completed by a wonderful deck overlooking the garden. The top floor has two more spacious bedrooms, also with extra high ceilings, exposed beams, amazing light, and a staircase leading up to a spectacular roofdeck! Move right in and enjoy the best amenities Brooklyn has to offer with room and charm to spare.

Building Information

Total Units 1
Style Prewar

Carroll Gardens is famous for its unique 'deep front gardens' and its rich culinary and bakery heritage. This charming neighborhood offers a small-town feel with its boutique shops and renowned bakeries along Court and Smith Streets. The real estate market is highly coveted, featuring historic brownstones that are often wider than those in neighboring areas, alongside intimate new construction condominiums that maintain the neighborhood's low-rise character.

Carroll Gardens Live Market Data

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Active Listings

29

Median Asking Price

$2.20M

Median $/Sqft

$1,417

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

5

Price Reduced

10%

Sold (30 Days)

5

Median Sale Price

$2.55M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/26/26, 1:38 AM EST

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21 1st Street, Carroll Gardens, Kings County • Near Hoyt / Bond Streets

Floor Plans

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MLS® ID: RLS10063218
First Listed: 4/20/2015
Price Changed: 8/3/2015
Closed: 7/30/2015
Contract Date: 4/20/2015

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Deborah L Rieders

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