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SOLD FOR $2,000,000

· Closed September 6, 2016

491 Classon Avenue
Closed For Sale Multi Family

$2,000,000

491 Classon Avenue

Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10057594

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
Parcel # 01987-0002
Block/Lot 1987/0002

Description

Introducing 491 Classon Avenue- for sale for the first time in almost 20 years! This four story townhouse is currently being utilized as a massive single family home, but can easily be converted into a two or three family home to create fantastic rental income. Measuring 19.5 ft wide and 45 ft deep, every inch of this home if full of detail just waiting to be revitalized. The parlor floor boasts 12 ft ceilings, original banisters and crown moldings. The garden level consists of a formal dining room and separate kitchen. The lower level also includes a large extension to the back of the home perfect for recreation. The home sits on the Clinton Hill/Bedford Stuyvesant border, a neighborhood that offers everything. Close to many cafes and restaurants between Lafayette Avenue and Fulton Street, you'll never find yourself lacking in options. Only a few blocks from the G and C trains, this stunning home is not one to be missed.

Building Information

Total Units 3
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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491 Classon Avenue, Clinton Hill, Kings County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10057594
First Listed: 10/13/2015
Price Changed: 11/17/2015
Closed: 9/6/2016
Contract Date: 10/13/2015

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Jamaal Redon

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