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SOLD FOR $2,510,000

· Closed January 31, 2015

286 Carroll Street
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Closed For Sale Multi Family

$2,510,000

286 Carroll Street

Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10057180

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Listing by Realty Collective

Studio

0

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1899

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 0
Year Built 1899
Neighborhood Carroll Gardens

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Building Patio, Patio
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1899)

Property Details

Type Multi Family
Baths 0 Full
Cross Street Smith Street/Hoyt Street
Year Built 1899
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 00450-0027
Block/Lot 450/27

Description

Nestled on one of the prettiest blocks in Brooklyn, 286 Carroll is quintessentially Carroll Gardens. This classic brownstone with a deep front garden has great bones and wonderful original detail, from the iron gates to the high stoop and brownstone facade. This lovingly maintained home is available for the first time after decades of family ownership. It is perfectly located just a block from Carroll Park, the subway and Brooklyn's finest restaurants and retail shops.


The solidly built property offers a flexible floor plan. It is currently configured as a legal two-family, there is a large one bedroom apartment with den over the owners duplex, plus a full basement. The duplex features a living/dining room leading to the large kitchen. Walk out to the beautiful back yard through the finished rear extension. The patio is perfect for dining alfresco and raised beds are ready for your vegetable garden. Up the stairs, the parlor floor, comprising two bedrooms features sky high ceilings and original marble fireplaces. There is a bathroom on every floor and the updated rental unit features hardwood floors, marble fireplace, plaster moldings with brilliant light and views.

Move right in and begin collecting rent or bring your architect and start dreaming. With nearly 2300sf and all the charm and appeal anyone could wish for, the new owners will have the opportunity to redesign the interior to suit their tastes. Whether you keep the current configuration or convert to a spectacular single family home, 286 Carroll Street is ready for the next century!

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Garden Building Patio Patio

Building Information

Total Units 2
Stories 2
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

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286 Carroll Street, Carroll Gardens, Kings County • Near Smith Street/Hoyt Street

MLS® ID: RLS10057180
First Listed: 9/16/2014
Price Changed: 1/8/2016
Closed: 1/31/2015
Contract Date: 9/6/2014

Listing Courtesy of Realty Collective - Gino DiMeo

Listing Contact: (718) 640-4951

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