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SOLD FOR $1,580,000

· Closed June 30, 2015

525 E 3rd Street

$1,580,000

525 E 3rd Street

Kensington, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10035130

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Studio

Bedroom

0

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1925

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 0
Year Built 1925
Neighborhood Kensington

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1925)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Baths null Full
Pets Yes
Year Built 1925
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 05372-0066
Block/Lot 5372/0066

Description

Country House in the City!Fresh and bright, stately and warm, this gorgeous detached Victorian home sits on a double lot with parking for three cars! Beautifully appointed and meticulously renovated in a style that tastefully marries modern luxury and vintage-inspired details, this 4+, 2 bath home is a breath of fresh air. Clean design, crisp white walls and amazing natural light highlight this homes original character and create a wonderful sense of calm. Charming original details include heart pine floors, stained glass windows, ceiling medallions and moldings. The parlor floor has the ideal open plan with one room flowing into the next. The light cascades through windows facing four exposures, transforming the interior throughout the day. The ample living room has a pocket door and a bay of three windows and leads into the formal dining room with a decorative mantle and another bay of windows. The bright, airy kitchen features Calacatta marble counters over gleaming white cabinetry, a deep farmhouse sink with a Waterstone faucet, white subway tile back splash and open stainless-steel shelving. High-end appliances include an Italian Smeg range, Liebherr refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher. The kitchen floor boasts reclaimed pine from a 17th century house. A glass door opens from the kitchen directly onto a huge deck with enough space for a grill and table for 10, overlooking the sprawling double lot that feels like a private park! Off the kitchen is a stunning bath with a glass-enclosed shower with Rohl exposed shower hardware, penny round marble floor tiles, and a window overlooking the garden. The second floor has two bedrooms, including a large master bedroom featuring a wall of floor-to-ceiling custom closets. The second bath has a clawfoot tub with shower and a window with views of the treetops. The third floor has three sweet bedrooms with windows providing birds-eye views of Brooklyn. Just two blocks to the F train for a quick trip to Manhattan and near the lively shopping and restaurant scenes of Church Avenue, Cortelyou Road and Fort Hamilton Parkway this is the beautiful home youve been looking for.

Building Information

Total Units 1
Style Prewar

Kensington is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood bordered by Prospect Park to the north and the landmarked Green-Wood Cemetery to the west, with Ocean Parkway running through its center as one of the borough's signature tree-lined boulevards. The housing stock includes brick rowhouses, prewar co-op apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway and Coney Island Avenue, and detached Victorian homes on the side streets, served by the F and G trains at Fort Hamilton Parkway and Church Avenue. The B and Q express trains are accessible within a short walk, providing a 30-to-35-minute commute to Midtown Manhattan.

Kensington Live Market Data

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Active Listings

48

Median Asking Price

$820K

Median $/Sqft

$953

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

2

Price Reduced

10%

Sold (30 Days)

4

Median Sale Price

$488K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/27/26, 8:29 AM EST

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525 E 3rd Street, Kensington, Kings County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10035130
First Listed: 4/22/2015
Closed: 6/30/2015
Contract Date: 4/22/2015

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Laura Rozos

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