479 East 8th Street

Kensington

$2,250,000
Last Sold Price
10
Beds
3,816 Sq. Ft.
$590 / Sq. Ft.
3,816
Sq. Ft.
$590
per Sq. Ft.

Description

We exclusively bring you this amazing three family home in Kensington sitting on a 5,000 square foot lot and has a FAR of 3, which means there's 11,200 square feet of additional buildable space! This is a developer's dream come true. It's close proximity to the F & Q trains (six minute walk), shopping and Prospect Park is an added bonus. 1st floor has three bedrooms, two full baths and a large kitchen, living room and dining room. The 2nd floor has been renovated and has four bedrooms, one of which...We exclusively bring you this amazing three family home in Kensington sitting on a 5,000 square foot lot and has a FAR of 3, which means there's 11,200 square feet of additional buildable space! This is a developer's dream come true. It's close proximity to the F & Q trains (six minute walk), shopping and Prospect Park is an added bonus. 1st floor has three bedrooms, two full baths and a large kitchen, living room and dining room. The 2nd floor has been renovated and has four bedrooms, one of which has it's own private terrace, two full baths, a large kitchen, living room and dining room. The 3rd floor has three bedrooms, one of which has it's own bathroom, two full baths, and a perfectly sized kitchen, living room and dining room. The basement has another full bathroom, laundry area and two separate rooms great for out of town guests. The roof is eight years young and has a large backyard and front yard, perfect for family entertaining and the private drive can fit seven cars. With zoning of R7B, OP, this piece of property can be transformed into something amazing! Call today for a private tour
  1. Listed by Nick P. Parascandola • Fillmore R.E - 2990 Avenue U • 6+ Spaces

Amenities

  • Private Terrace
  • Walk Up
  • Washer / Dryer in Unit
  • Laundry in Building
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Basement
  • Private Outdoor Space
  • Laundry Area
LISTING UPDATED: 12/09/2021 04:59 PM

Property Details for 479 East 8th Street

StatusSold
MLS ID449505
Days on Market95
Taxes$10,730 / year
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms19.0
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1910
Lot Size5,000 SF / 50' x 100'
CountyKings County

Building

479 E 8th St

3 Units3 StoriesBuilt in 1910

Location

Listing Courtesy of Fillmore R.E - 2990 Avenue U

Sold By Fillmore R.E - 2990 Avenue U

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Building Information for 479 East 8th Street

Stories3Residences3Year Built1910Building Size22' x 55'Building Sq. Ft3,630 SFLot Size5,000 SF / 50' x 100'Building Age-Building Type-

Payment Calculator

$12,683 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,789

Property Taxes

$894

Maintenance/Common Charges

$0

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Property Information for 479 East 8th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Block: 5392
  • Cross Street Name: Cortelyou Road
  • Cross Street Name: Ditmas Avenue
  • Zoning: R7B
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Front Present YN: No
  • Residential Features: A/C Unit - Wall, Dishwasher, Dryer, Laundry Area, Microwave, Patio Garden, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Number Of Vacant Units: 0
Parking
  • Parking Attributes: 6+ Spaces
  • Parking Feature Single: Private Drive
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Financing: Bank Mortgage, Cash
  • Tax Amount: 10730.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 100
  • Sq Ft Total: 3816
  • Yard: Back, Front, Side
  • Lot Number: 82
  • Lot Size Irregular YN: No
  • Lot Size Length: 100
  • Lot Size Width: 50
Utilities
  • Heat Delivery: Steam/Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Gas
  • AC Units: 2
  • Hot Water: Gas
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Amenities: Full
  • Baths Three Quarter: 0.0
  • Baths Total Level 1: 2
  • Baths Total Level: 2
  • Total Rooms: 19
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Flooring: Other
  • Unit Count: 3
  • Building Amenities: NONE
  • Number Of Available Units: 3
  • Style: Victorian
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Electric: 220 V
  • Baths Total Level: 2
  • Baths Total Level: 0
  • Beds Total Level: 3
  • Beds Total Level: 4
  • Beds Total Level: 3
  • Beds Total Level: 0
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Handicap Access YNU: No
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Building Footprint Sq Ft: 1210.0
  • Building Length: 55.0
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Building Width: 22.0
  • Rooms Total Level 1: 6
  • Rooms Total Level 2: 7
  • Rooms Total Level: 6
  • Rooms Total Level: 0
Unit 1
  • Unit Baths Full: 2
  • Unit Baths Half: 0.0
  • Unit Baths Three Quarter: 0.0
  • Unit Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Unit Category: Apt
  • Unit Date Available: 03-22-2021
  • Unit Floor: 1
  • Unit Number Of Units: 1
  • Unit Rooms Total: 6
  • Unit Status: No Lease
  • Unit Unit Type: 3 Bedrooms
Unit 2
  • Unit Baths Full: 2
  • Unit Baths Half: 0.0
  • Unit Baths Three Quarter: 0.0
  • Unit Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Unit Category: Apt
  • Unit Date Available: 03-22-2021
  • Unit Floor: 2
  • Unit Number Of Units: 2
  • Unit Rooms Total: 7
  • Unit Status: No Lease
  • Unit Unit Type: 4+ Bedrooms
Unit 3
  • Unit Baths Full: 2
  • Unit Baths Half: 0.0
  • Unit Baths Three Quarter: 0
  • Unit Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Unit Category: Apt
  • Unit Date Available: 03-22-2021
  • Unit Floor: 3
  • Unit Number Of Units: 3
  • Unit Rooms Total: true
  • Unit Status: No Lease
  • Unit Unit Type: 3 Bedrooms
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Sale Type: Arm's Length
  • Selling Agent MUI: 1485683.0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Certificate Of Occupancy YN: Yes
  • Owner Occupied: Yes

Property History for 479 East 8th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Dec 9, 2021

Sold

BKMLS #449505

$2,250,000
Dec 9, 2021

Contract Signed

BKMLS #449505

Dec 9, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2021122900783001

$2,250,000
May 17, 2021

Price Change

BKMLS #449505

$2,490,000
May 17, 2021

Price Change

BKMLS #449505

$2,250,000
Mar 22, 2021

Listed (Active)

BKMLS #449505

$2,590,000
Dec 8, 2016

Exclusive Expired

ONEKEY #2885160

$2,700,000
Sep 21, 2016

Listed (Active)

ONEKEY #2885160

$2,700,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/09/2021

Sold

BKMLS #449505

$2,250,000
12/09/2021

Contract Signed

BKMLS #449505

12/09/2021

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2021122900783001

$2,250,000
05/17/2021

Price Change

BKMLS #449505

$2,490,000
05/17/2021

Price Change

BKMLS #449505

$2,250,000
03/22/2021

Listed (Active)

BKMLS #449505

$2,590,000
12/08/2016

Exclusive Expired

ONEKEY #2885160

$2,700,000
09/21/2016

Listed (Active)

ONEKEY #2885160

$2,700,000

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Public Records for 479 East 8th Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$0 ($0 / month) Tax Class4Tax Rate10.762%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt0 SqFtLot Size5,000 SqFtYear Built0ZoningR7BAPN3053920082

Schools near 479 East 8th Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District #22.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 217 Colonel David Marcus School
PublicPK to 5

Jhs 62 Ditmas
Public6 to 8

Brooklyn College Academy
Public9 to 12

Middle 890
Public6 to 8

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