538 MacDonough Street
Description
Stately two-family home situated on lush green and much sought after MacDonough Street in prime Stuyvesant Heights. The home with its abundance of beautiful period detail including two large pier mirrors, pocket shutters and doors, gorgeous floor-to-ceiling built in's, wainscoting, original hardwood floors, ornately carved wood and marble fireplaces and more are sure to please even the most discerning buyer.
The home is configured...Big, Bold and Beautiful With Stunning Detail in Historic Stuyvesant Heights!
Stately two-family home situated on lush green and much sought after MacDonough Street in prime Stuyvesant Heights. The home with its abundance of beautiful period detail including two large pier mirrors, pocket shutters and doors, gorgeous floor-to-ceiling built in's, wainscoting, original hardwood floors, ornately carved wood and marble fireplaces and more are sure to please even the most discerning buyer.
The home is configured as an upper 1-bed | 1-bath rental sharing in many of the homes period details including a gorgeous and a rarely seen pass through changing area and sink -currently used as a closet- with mirror fully in tact over a 2-bed| 2-bath plus den garden duplex. Live comfortably in the duplex with its open garden level floorplan where you’ll enter into an enchanting living room ready to greet you with the first glimpses of the old world elegance evident in the immaculately maintained details that make this home so special followed by a proper dining area. On this level in the rear is also a full bath and large eat-in kitchen.
The location can’t be beat with a plethora of the most renowned restaurateurs calling Bed Stuy home offering dining options abound including Saraghina, Peaches, Chez Oskar, Bar Lunatico and L'Antagoniste and so many more. Easy access to the "A" express and "C" trains at the Utica Avenue station. This is one not to miss!
Listing Agents
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Amenities
- Exposed Brick
- Decorative Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Decorative Mouldings
- Built-Ins
- Columns
- Private Entrance
- Hardwood Floors
Property Details for 538 MacDonough Street
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 37 |
| Taxes | $444 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | 10% |
| Total Rooms | 6.5 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | House/Building |
| Year Built | 1899 |
| Lot Size | 1,800 SF / 18' x 100' |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
538 Macdonough St
Location
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Building Information for 538 MacDonough Street
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$9,080 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
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1Property History for 538 MacDonough Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2021 | Sold Manual | $1,575,000 |
| 07/27/2021 | $1,575,000 +6.3% / yr | |
| 06/09/2021 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 05/03/2021 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,625,000 |
| 08/16/2007 | Sold BKMLS #327601 | $670,000 |
| 08/16/2007 | Contract Signed BKMLS #327601 | — |
| 08/16/2007 | $670,000 | |
| 03/30/2007 | Listed (Active) BKMLS #327601 | $705,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 538 MacDonough Street
Schools near 538 MacDonough Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 10 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair PublicPK to 5 | ||
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology Public6 to 8 | ||
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech Public9 to 12 | ||
Research And Service High School Public10 to 12 |
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