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SOLD FOR $2,225,000

· Closed April 17, 2013

556 Washington Avenue
Closed For Sale Multi Family

$2,225,000

556 Washington Avenue

Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10056395

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Avenue Sothebys International Realty

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
  • Climate Control: Building Cooling
  • Character: Pre-war building (1899)

Property Details

Type Multi Family
Baths null Full
Heating Building Natural Gas
Cooling Building Cooling
Cross Street Fulton Street/Atlantic Avenue
Year Built 1899
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 02012-0047
Block/Lot 2012/47

Description

UNDER CONTRACT. Stately five story Second Empire brownstone in Clinton Hill delivers good bones matched with modern mechanicals. Circa 1885, this elegant townhouse was once home to a founder of what became the Carter?s Ink Company, at one time the largest ink manufacturer in the world. Currently configured as an upper quadruplex plus high-income garden rental, this home offers more than enough room to spread out whatever your needs may be. It is located steps from transportation with easy access to BAM, the Barclays Center, Fort Greene Park and the many local shops and restaurants in this former hidden gem now destination neighborhood. The extra deep lot provides a sizeable backyard adorned by morning glories, hydrangeas and azaleas creating a perfect backdrop for warm weather entertaining and dining al fresco. The parlor floor?s open plan provides ample living and dining space offset by a cook?s kitchen, convenient powder room, and sliding doors to a large deck. Upstairs a master suite with steam shower and Jacuzzi tub are complemented by five additional bedrooms, two more baths, a laundry room and a study. No less impressive is the garden level one bedroom duplex rental with high-end Carrara marble kitchen, bath and a half, laundry and garden access. All the building?s systems have been upgraded with working fireplaces and central air throughout as well as separately zoned heating. In short, this house is in turnkey condition awaiting only your personal touches.

Building Information

Total Units 2
Stories 5
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)

10

Median Sale Price

$1.06M

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556 Washington Avenue, Clinton Hill, Kings County • Near Fulton Street/Atlantic Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10056395
First Listed: 2/21/2013
Closed: 4/17/2013
Contract Date: 1/30/2013

Listing Courtesy of Avenue Sothebys International Realty - Virginia Hunter

Listing Contact: (718) 638-6500

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