91 81st Street
Description
A center home entry welcomes you to the bright and airy first floor where you are immediately greeted by a gracious foyer. The warm and inviting front sitting area provides abundant natural light from oversized south-facing windows and is perfect for morning coffee or quiet reading. The adjoining living room further displays the home’s elegant appeal with high ceilings, gorgeous hardwood maple floors and crown-moldings. With two sitting areas, discreet bar, and a cozy gas fireplace, the room is equally fitted for impressing guests or casual lounging on winter evenings. Plan your next dinner party in the spacious formal dining room. A sophisticated setting with tall ceilings, hardwood floors, and decorative moldings, the room is the perfect backdrop for formal gatherings or intimate family meals, comfortably seating large parties. In what is sure to be one of your favorite rooms, the eat-in kitchen contains rows of cabinetry, granite countertops, full-size appliances and will accommodate large families for casual meals. Recessed lighting and oversized windows add to the charm while a powder room provides convenience. The kitchen opens to an ultra-private outdoor oasis, providing seamless indoor-outdoor living and perfect for hosting summer gatherings. Step outside to the large patio to enjoy grilling, outdoor dining, or quiet relaxation. A gated fence and tall plantings provides total privacy and seclusion.
A staircase with stained glass windows leads to the tranquil second floor where you’ll find four bedrooms, including two spacious masters, two full bathrooms, and abundant closet space. The serene en-suite primary master bedroom runs the full width of the home and offers a reading area, large windows, built-in bookshelves, and customized closets. The connecting tiled bathroom offers privacy and contains a dressing area, two vanities, and a large shower. A second spacious master contains large, south-facing windows, enormous walk-in closets, newly-renovated maple floors and room for a sitting or dressing area. Two large bedrooms with high ceilings, large closets and a shared full bathroom, with both a bathtub and shower, round out the living spaces of the home.
The finished, full-sized basement contains a large family room which is sure to become a favorite place for adults and kids alike. A walk-in wine cellar with built-in shelving provides ample storage for connoisseurs. A full bathroom with a shower, oversized laundry room with washer/dryer, den, huge storage room, and a toy closet complete this well-planned level.
Comfort and convenience is guaranteed with a security system, private driveway, and detached two-car garage. The tree-lined block provides easy access to outstanding dining and shopping, waterfront parks and promenade, and multiple transportation options. Surrounded by stately homes and quiet streets, this extraordinary home is not to be missed.
Listing Agent
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alex.pearl@compass.comP: (917)-952-4900
Amenities
- Private Patio
- Private Yard
- Patio
- Fence
- Barbecue Area
- Working Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Decorative Mouldings
Property Details for 91 81st Street
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 126 |
| Taxes | $1,624 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | 10% |
| Total Rooms | 8.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | House/Building |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| Lot Size | 4,373 SF / 40' x 109' |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2% |
Building
91 81st St
Location
Building Information for 91 81st Street
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$14,783 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$13,159
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1Property History for 91 81st Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2024 | Sold Manual | $2,400,000 |
| 12/05/2024 | $2,400,000 | |
| 08/30/2024 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 04/26/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,599,000 |
| 12/15/2023 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 08/16/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,599,000 |
| 08/16/2023 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 08/27/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,749,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 91 81st Street
Schools near 91 81st Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 185 Walter Kassenbrock PublicK to 5 | ||
Madeleine Brennan School (The) Public6 to 8 | ||
Fort Hamilton High School Public9 to 12 | ||
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology Public9 to 12 |
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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