20 Cranford Street
Description
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
Property Details for 20 Cranford Street
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| MLS ID | H6049788 |
| Days on Market | 63 |
| Taxes | $2,393 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 12.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | House/Building |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Lot Size | 9,867 SF / 81' x 121' |
| County | Queens County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
20 Cranford St
Location
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Building Information for 20 Cranford Street
Payment Calculator
$19,840 per month
30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest
$17,447
$2,393
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Property History for 20 Cranford Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2021 | Sold Manual | $3,575,000 |
| 09/21/2021 | $3,330,000 | |
| 06/09/2021 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 04/06/2021 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,575,000 |
| 10/27/2020 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 06/04/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,575,000 |
| 05/14/2019 | Listed (Active) Manual | $4,150,000 |
| 02/24/2019 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 02/22/2019 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,800,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 20 Cranford Street
Schools near 20 Cranford Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
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 |
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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