171 Gates Avenue

171 Gates Ave
Clinton Hill

$1,975,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,364 Sq. Ft.
$835 / Sq. Ft.
2,364
Sq. Ft.
$835
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 1/15/20
Sold 1/15/20

Description

A chic Clinton Hill townhouse boasting a lush backyard and an income-producing rental unit, 171 Gates Ave is a seamless blend of old-world charm and contemporary convenience. Features of this 2,364 sq. ft., two-family home include original parquet flooring with inlaid border detailing, incredible marble fireplaces with cast iron inserts in every room, lovely sash windows with northern and southern exposure, elegant pocket doors, a spacious front yard, a beautiful owner? s duplex, and an appealing...A chic Clinton Hill townhouse boasting a lush backyard and an income-producing rental unit, 171 Gates Ave is a seamless blend of old-world charm and contemporary convenience. Features of this 2,364 sq. ft., two-family home include original parquet flooring with inlaid border detailing, incredible marble fireplaces with cast iron inserts in every room, lovely sash windows with northern and southern exposure, elegant pocket doors, a spacious front yard, a beautiful owner? s duplex, and an appealing top-floor rental unit. The lower level of the owner? s duplex has airy 10-ft ceilings, a bright living room, a powder room, and a bohemian-style eat-in kitchen with an exposed wooden ceiling, sleek countertops, an exposed redbrick backsplash, custom lighting, and a suite of high-end stainless steel appliances. The kitchen leads through a laundry and out into a private backyard with string lighting and a storage shed. The upper level of the duplex contains a pair of large bedrooms and a windowed full bathroom. The third-floor rental unit has 1 bedroom, a windowed full bathroom, and a luminous, semi-open living, dining, and kitchen space. The kitchen has an eat-in peninsula and an archway with built-in recessed lighting. The bedroom has a pair of reach-in closets and easy access to the bathroom. 171 Gates Ave is surrounded by restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops, and is close to several schools and community gardens. It has easy access to adjacent neighborhoods like Bedford-Stuyvesant, Prospect Heights, and Fort Greene, and is a short walk to the C and G subway lines.

Property Details for 171 Gates Avenue

Architectural Style
Prewar
LISTING UPDATED: 12/10/2024 04:32 PM

Property Details for 171 Gates Avenue

StatusSold
MLS IDRLS10583114
Days on Market49
Taxes-
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms8.0
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeSingle Family Townhouse
Year Built1899
Lot Size2,156 SF / 22' x 98'
CountyKings County

Building

171 Gates Ave

2 Units2 StoriesBuilt in 1899
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Building Information for 171 Gates Avenue

Stories2Year Built1899Building Size22.5' x 38'Building Sq. Ft1,710 SFLot Size2,156 SF / 22' x 98'Building Age-Building Type-

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Property Information for 171 Gates Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Clinton Hill
  • Cross Street: Downing Street/Irving Place
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Water Sewer Expense: $.00
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 46
  • Tax Block: 1972
  • Building Tax Lot: 46
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 2364.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 22.0 x 98.0
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
Property and Assessments
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden
Interior Features
  • Cooling: BuildingCooling, WindowUnits
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • ElevatorsTotal: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Delivered Vacant: Yes

Property History for 171 Gates Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jan 15, 2020

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10583114

$1,975,000—
Jan 15, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2020011600659001

$1,975,000

+3.7% / yr

Nov 21, 2019

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS10583114

—
Oct 3, 2019

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10583114

$2,000,000—
Feb 20, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2015022400978001

$1,650,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/15/2020

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10583114

$1,975,000
01/15/2020

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2020011600659001

$1,975,000

+3.7% / yr

11/21/2019

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS10583114

—
10/03/2019

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10583114

$2,000,000
02/20/2015

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2015022400978001

$1,650,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 171 Gates Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$19,080Additions$180,180Total$199,260
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt3,923 SqFtLot Size2,222 SqFtYear Built1899ZoningR6BAPN3019720046

Schools near 171 Gates Avenue

This home is within New York City Geographic District #13.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer
Public - PK to 5
Urban Assembly Unison School (The)
Public - 6 to 8
Bedford Academy High School
Public - 9 to 12
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer
PublicPK to 5

Urban Assembly Unison School (The)
Public6 to 8

Bedford Academy High School
Public9 to 12

GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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