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SOLD FOR $2,575,000

· Closed September 27, 2016

185 St James Place
Closed For Sale Multi Family

$2,575,000

185 St James Place

Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10048650

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Studio

Bedroom

0

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1899

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 0
Year Built 1899
Neighborhood Clinton Hill

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1899)

Property Details

Type Multi Family
Baths null Full
Pets Yes
Year Built 1899
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot null/NA

Description

This stunning 2-family home at 185 St. James Place is located on a picturesque block set within the Clinton Hill Historic District and one and a half blocks from the Clinton-Washington Avenues Subway (A-C) and Fulton Street restaurants and retail shops. The home is in excellent condition, resplendent with many of its pre-war details and all original brick facade, cast iron railed brownstone stoop, and roofline cornice. Built in 1899 in the Federal Style, this charming home with many Italianate details, is in move-in condition and offers an owner's triplex and garden level rental unit with rarely available sun-filled east and west exposures. Double French doors lead into the elegant parlor floor with its many architectural details featuring crown molding, marble mantle fireplaces, parquet floors, high ceilings and a beautifully maintained oak and carpeted staircase to the upper floors. The parlor floor has a gracious living room, powder room with marble sink, and gallery, which flows into the dining area and open kitchen with stainless chef's grade Viking appliances and custom cabinetry with marble counter tops. The rear door from the kitchen and dining area lead directly outside to a peaceful and private terrace for alfresco dining, overlooking the lush landscaped garden. The owner's unit on the upper 2 floors includes 3 bedrooms, a sitting room, and 2 additional bathrooms. The master bedroom and sitting room on the second floor include marble mantled fireplaces and partial marble bathroom with spa tub. The 2 bedrooms on the third floor share a wood wainscoted and slate bathroom with original claw foot tub and sink.The 2,684 square foot legal 2-family home is 16.7-feet wide and built 40-feet with a garden level decked extension leading down to the tranquil landscaped large garden made private by a beautifully crafted bamboo fence. This is the perfect opportunity to own this magnificent property as a single-family or retain it as a 2-family with supporting rental income. The house will be delivered vacant.

Building Information

Total Units 2
Style Prewar

Clinton Hill is a neighborhood defined by its architectural diversity and creative energy. Home to the Pratt Institute, the area features a stunning mix of grand 19th-century mansions, historic carriage houses, and mid-century cooperatives. The neighborhood offers a leafy, residential feel with a vibrant culinary scene along DeKalb Avenue and easy access to the cultural amenities of nearby Fort Greene.

Clinton Hill Live Market Data

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Active Listings

53

Median Asking Price

$1.04M

Median $/Sqft

$1,154

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

6

Price Reduced

32%

Sold (30 Days)

12

Median Sale Price

$1.07M

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185 St James Place, Clinton Hill, Kings County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10048650
First Listed: 6/29/2016
Price Changed: 8/17/2016
Closed: 9/27/2016
Contract Date: 6/20/2016

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Mitchell L Davie

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