SOLD FOR $3,500,000
Listed at $3,750,000 · Sold 6.7% below asking · Closed August 27, 2019
$3,750,000
597 5TH Street
MLS® #RLS10553185
Listing by The Corcoran Group
Studio
Bedroom
0
Bath
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1899
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1899)
Property Details
Description
Stately and well maintained, this park-block three story limestone townhouse is full of original details.Gracious proportions and high ceilings welcome you to this five-bedroom center stair home. Featuring original parquet floors with inlaid borders, carved mantles with hand-glazed tiles, intricate plaster moldings, pocket doors and ceiling medallions, this legal two-family currently used as one has been lovingly cared for. A distinctive raised stoop leads to a vestibule with windowed double doors. The wainscoted entry foyer has a pier mirror, elaborate ceiling moldings, and opens onto a sweeping triple parlor. The front living room with its south-facing bay windows flows into a graceful drawing room with beautiful woodwork, which in turn leads to the stunning oak-paneled dining room with a coffered ceiling, oak fireplace, and a large window overlooking the garden patio. The updated kitchen has two sunny window exposures and an adjacent half bath. The second floor has two expansive bedrooms with generous closets, a large shared bathroom, as well as original marble sinks and dressing area. The top floor has three additional bedrooms, a second full bath, and a skylight at the top of the stairs, which brings natural light throughout the house.The windowed basement with high ceilings and a separate entrance is currently used as a laundry and rec room. It has a half bath, and lends itself well to being used as a playroom, media room, or personal gym.Just off Prospect Park, this block is one of Park Slopes most pleasant, brimming with beautiful architectural integrity. Vibrant shops and restaurants are nearby on 7th and 5th Avenues, Saturday farmers markets at Grand Army Plaza, open-air events at the Prospect Park Bandshell, and convenient transportation (2,3,B,Q & R subways).
Building Information
About Park Slope
View All Park Slope ListingsPark Slope is a well-known Brooklyn neighborhood, recognized for its tree-lined streets and preserved brownstones. Bordering the western edge of Prospect Park, the neighborhood offers convenient access to green space. The real estate market features a mix of historic townhouses, cooperatives, and modern condominiums, within walking distance of the park.
Park Slope Live Market Data
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86
Median Asking Price
$1.72M
Median $/Sqft
$1,439
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
4
Price Reduced
14%
Sold (30 Days)
22
Median Sale Price
$1.67M
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Location
597 5TH Street, Park Slope, Kings County • Near Prospect Park West & 8th Avenue
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Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Charlie Pigott
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