20 Cranford Street
$3,575,000
6
4
1
4,310
4,310
$829
Sold 9/24/21
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Description
Located on one of the quietest tree-lined streets in NYC, 20 Cranford is at the Center of Forest Hills Gardens, nestled between Greenway South and Russell Place. The Gardens, conceived in 1909 and masterfully designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. and Grosvenor Atterbury, is a private and protected community brimming with extraordinary old world charm. Arguably America’s best planned garden community, the lush grounds, green spaces and quiet streets of Forest Hills Gardens make it the ideal place...Located on one of the quietest tree-lined streets in NYC, 20 Cranford is at the Center of Forest Hills Gardens, nestled between Greenway South and Russell Place. The Gardens, conceived in 1909 and masterfully designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. and Grosvenor Atterbury, is a private and protected community brimming with extraordinary old world charm. Arguably America’s best planned garden community, the lush grounds, green spaces and quiet streets of Forest Hills Gardens make it the ideal place to live, all just minutes away from Manhattan via the L.I.R.R. and E and F express trains.
This spacious and bright contemporary two-story detached brick home sits on a rarely found 9,868 square foot double-lot and boasts six bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, a huge finished basement and an attached two-stall car garage with an oversized driveway. The home has a total living area of approximately 7,035 square feet.
The garden level features an extraordinary double height center hall with curved staircase and a powder room, flanked by a formal living room and a formal dining room, both with oversized bay windows overlooking manicured gardens and historic homes.
The eat in kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a large pantry and a breakfast area accented by a bay window and skylight. A library/den, an en-suite master bedroom and two additional bedrooms and a full laundry room complete the main floor. The second floor is comprised of three large bedrooms, two full bathrooms and ample closets and storage space. A fully finished 2,725 sq. ft. basement includes a sleeping area, work out space, full bathroom and additional storage and play areas.
The lush coveted grounds of Forest Hills Gardens are an exceptional place to live, offering the most serene, healthy and convenient lifestyle anywhere in the five boroughs. 20 Cranford Street is close to excellent schools, the world renowned West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hill Stadium, charming shops, restaurants and cafes on Austin Street as well as Forest Hills L.I.R.R. Station and NYC MTA Express E and F trains. The neighborhood is protected by a no fly zone ordinance and is perfectly located midway between NYC’s two major international airports and only 15 minutes by rail to midtown east and midtown west Manhattan.
This spacious and bright contemporary two-story detached brick home sits on a rarely found 9,868 square foot double-lot and boasts six bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, a huge finished basement and an attached two-stall car garage with an oversized driveway. The home has a total living area of approximately 7,035 square feet.
The garden level features an extraordinary double height center hall with curved staircase and a powder room, flanked by a formal living room and a formal dining room, both with oversized bay windows overlooking manicured gardens and historic homes.
The eat in kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a large pantry and a breakfast area accented by a bay window and skylight. A library/den, an en-suite master bedroom and two additional bedrooms and a full laundry room complete the main floor. The second floor is comprised of three large bedrooms, two full bathrooms and ample closets and storage space. A fully finished 2,725 sq. ft. basement includes a sleeping area, work out space, full bathroom and additional storage and play areas.
The lush coveted grounds of Forest Hills Gardens are an exceptional place to live, offering the most serene, healthy and convenient lifestyle anywhere in the five boroughs. 20 Cranford Street is close to excellent schools, the world renowned West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hill Stadium, charming shops, restaurants and cafes on Austin Street as well as Forest Hills L.I.R.R. Station and NYC MTA Express E and F trains. The neighborhood is protected by a no fly zone ordinance and is perfectly located midway between NYC’s two major international airports and only 15 minutes by rail to midtown east and midtown west Manhattan.
Amenities
- Bay Windows
- Central AC
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Back Yard
- Full Basement
- Lowrise
- House
LISTING UPDATED: 09/24/2021 04:05 PM
Property Details for 20 Cranford Street
Status | Sold |
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MLS ID | H6049788 |
Days on Market | 63 |
Taxes | $2,393 / month |
Maintenance | - |
Min. Down Pymt | - |
Total Rooms | 12.0 |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Single Family |
Year Built | 1940 |
Views | - |
Architectural Style | - |
Lot Size | 9,867 SF / 81' x 121' |
County | Queens County |
Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
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Building Information for 20 Cranford Street
Stories1Year Built1940Building Size57.5' x 54.33'Building Sq. Ft3,123.98 SFLot Size9,867 SF / 81' x 121'Building Age-Building Type-Senior Community-
Property History for 20 Cranford Street
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 20 Cranford Street
Taxable ValueLand$31,140Additions$105,300Total$136,440
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt3,336 SqFtLot Size9,868 SqFtYear Built1940ZoningR3-2APN4032680094
Schools near 20 Cranford Street
This home is within New York City Geographic District #28.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | PK to 5 | |||
Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
Public - | PK to 5 |
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P.S. 101 School In The Gardens PublicPK to 5 | ||
Jhs 190 Russell Sage Public6 to 8 | ||
Queens Metropolitan High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts PublicPK to 5 |
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