597 East 8th Street
Sold 12/3/20
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Sold 12/3/20
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Description
The interior design features of the house are also exceptional: super-cool wallpapers, Schoolhouse Electric light fixtures, new rift and quarter-sawn oak flooring mixed with original antique floors, built-in shelving and closets, Caesarstone kitchen counters with waterfall edges and herringbone tile backsplash.
The kitchen, dining room, and living room on the main floor form a large open space, perfect for family life or entertaining friends. The huge deck off the kitchen is ideal for grilling and outdoor dining. There is also a half bath and pantry on this floor.
Upstairs are three bedrooms.The primary bedroom is a nice size with excellent closet space. The other two bedrooms are also large and exude charm. The bathroom has a double sink and a deep Duravit soaking tub.
One more floor up is the attic space with the perfectly chosen wallpaper of golden swallows on the ceiling of the huge dormer.
The fully finished rec room in the basement is huge, and has room for a TV room, home gym, and more. There is another half bath on this level.
The outdoor spaces are exceptional. The open front porch invites afternoon lounging on the swing. The enormous backyard has forever lawn and cedar fencing. It’s an excellent play area and offers room for urban farming too!
The house has easy access to many amenities in Kensington and Ditmas. Prospect Park and the Tennis Center are a short bike ride away. The F/B/Q trains are a few blocks away.
Listing Agents
![Jayson Halladay]()
jayson.halladay@compass.comP: (917)-753-3716
![Leah Solomon]()
leah.solomon@compass.comP: (917)-753-3727
Amenities
- Deck
- Porch
- Gym
- Attic
- Central AC
- Formal Dining Room
- Total Renovation
- Basement
Property Details for 597 East 8th Street
| Status | Sold |
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| Days on Market | 55 |
| Taxes | $579 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 8.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | House/Building |
| Year Built | 1930 |
| Views | None |
| Architectural Style | - |
| Lot Size | 3,000 SF / 30' x 100' |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 0% |
Building
597 E 8th St
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Building Information for 597 East 8th Street
Property History for 597 East 8th Street
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Public Records for 597 East 8th Street
Schools near 597 East 8th Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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P.S. 217 Colonel David Marcus School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Jhs 62 Ditmas Public6 to 8 | ||
Midwood High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Middle 890 Public6 to 8 |
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