SOLD FOR $1,250,000
· Closed November 30, 2015
$1,250,000
540 DECATUR Street
MLS® #RLS10061942
Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
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Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Location: Upper West Side, Brooklyn
- Property Type: Multi Family
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Jun 23, 2015 | $1,350,000 | - |
| Currently | May 14, 2026 | $1,250,000 | -7.4% |
Description
Located on a beautiful tree lined block of Bedford-Stuyvesant East, this quintessential two family brownstone is everything you're looking for in a townhouse. Recently updated including roof and mechanicals, 540 Decatur Street is currently configured as a 1.5 bedroom rental over an owner's duplex and has stunning details throughout.The garden floor features an updated open floor plan kitchen with original tin ceiling, spacious living and dining area with original moldings, a well preserved mirrored fireplace mantel, huge updated bathroom and backyard space.An impressive pier mirror greets you as you enter the airy front parlor from the vestibule.The back parlor boasts an original built-in wall unit and windowed extension that can be easily used as an office, bedroom or converted into an additional custom bathroom. The parlor floor also has beautiful oak floors, window shutters, pocket and french doors with deco glass panes and decorative medallions, all adding to this home's endless charm.The cellar offers very functional and usable square footage than can be easily combined with the owner's duplex to add an even larger living space.The third floor rental unit offers a quaint 1.5 bedroom apartment with updated kitchen, wood floors, moldings and original fireplace mantel. Lots of new eateries, bars and amenities are opening all the time within blocks including Butch & Coco, Manny's and the beautiful Saratoga Square Park. Easy access to A/C lines at Ralph Ave., J/Z lines at Halsey St. as well as several bus lines are close by.
Building Information
About Upper West Side
View All Upper West Side ListingsThe Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.
Upper West Side Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
592
Median Asking Price
$1.69M
Median $/Sqft
$1,563
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
36
Price Reduced
28%
Sold (30 Days)
89
Median Sale Price
$1.80M
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