49 8th Avenue

1
Bath
6,512 Sq. Ft.
$413 / Sq. Ft.
6,512
Sq. Ft.
$413
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The Gahr House Classic Brownstone Mansion in Park Slope The Real Deal: A 25 foot wide, corner brownstone in super-prime Park Slope offers spectacular space (over 6,500 square feet), light and historic detail. Previously the home of David Gahr, a pre-eminent photographer of AmericanFolk and Rock Artists, this 123 year-old Second Empire Style beauty is in needof repair and renovation, but is nevertheless a radiant work of art: it has three exposures, 42 windows, and 13 foot ceilings; the parlor floor...The Gahr House Classic Brownstone Mansion in Park Slope The Real Deal: A 25 foot wide, corner brownstone in super-prime Park Slope offers spectacular space (over 6,500 square feet), light and historic detail. Previously the home of David Gahr, a pre-eminent photographer of AmericanFolk and Rock Artists, this 123 year-old Second Empire Style beauty is in needof repair and renovation, but is nevertheless a radiant work of art: it has three exposures, 42 windows, and 13 foot ceilings; the parlor floor includes a ballroom/living room and adjoining eat-in kitchen that, with sprucing, will be perfect for entertaining. Lose yourself (or your kin) in one of the 11 Bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, or 2 staircases; here youll have enough space for an extended family reunion, an area for your art projects, or a room just for meditation. Properties like this rarely come on the market. This may be your chance!

Amenities

  • Common Garden
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Lowrise
  • Brownstone
LISTING UPDATED: 09/17/2019 07:03 AM

Property Details for 49 8th Avenue

StatusSold
MLS ID-
Days on Market97
Taxes$682 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt100%
Total Rooms-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeMixed Use
Year Built1899
Lot Size2,500 SF / 25' x 100'
CountyKings County

Building

49 8th Ave

1 Units4 StoriesBuilt in 1899
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Building Information for 49 8th Avenue

Stories4Year Built1899Building Size25' x 60'Building Sq. Ft6,000 SFLot Size2,500 SF / 25' x 100'Building Age-Building Type-

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$682 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

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Property Taxes

$682

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Property History for 49 8th Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Apr 19, 2010

Sold

RealPlus #a6a0c3c66831ab5ed1676fcb03cad78c144b6eb0

$2,691,000
Apr 19, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2010042100584001

$2,691,000
Jan 28, 2010

Contract Signed

RealPlus #a6a0c3c66831ab5ed1676fcb03cad78c144b6eb0

$3,200,000
Oct 23, 2009

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #a6a0c3c66831ab5ed1676fcb03cad78c144b6eb0

$3,200,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/19/2010

Sold

RealPlus #a6a0c3c66831ab5ed1676fcb03cad78c144b6eb0

$2,691,000
04/19/2010

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2010042100584001

$2,691,000
01/28/2010

Contract Signed

RealPlus #a6a0c3c66831ab5ed1676fcb03cad78c144b6eb0

$3,200,000
10/23/2009

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #a6a0c3c66831ab5ed1676fcb03cad78c144b6eb0

$3,200,000

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Public Records for 49 8th Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$61,800Additions$517,200Total$579,000
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt6,060 SqFtLot Size2,500 SqFtYear Built1899ZoningR7BAPN3010620001

Schools near 49 8th Avenue

This home is within New York City Geographic District #13.
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. 282 Park Slope
PublicPK to 5

GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY
Public9 to 12

P.S. 133 William A Butler
PublicPK to 5

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