542 Lexington Avenue

Bedford-Stuyvesant

$920,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
2,011 Sq. Ft.
$457 / Sq. Ft.
2,011
Sq. Ft.
$457
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Classic 2-family Brooklyn brownstone. Located on one of the greenest blocks on Lexington ave. Garden level consists of spacious studio apartment with hardwood floors, full kitchen and bath leading to backyard. Owners duplex runs from parlor floor to second floor. Parlor floor consists of dining room and kitchen which leads to the backyard (large deck on parlor floor perfect for entertaining). Top floor has 3 bedrooms and full bath. Cellar is also finished which can be used for storage or office space....Classic 2-family Brooklyn brownstone. Located on one of the greenest blocks on Lexington ave. Garden level consists of spacious studio apartment with hardwood floors, full kitchen and bath leading to backyard. Owners duplex runs from parlor floor to second floor. Parlor floor consists of dining room and kitchen which leads to the backyard (large deck on parlor floor perfect for entertaining). Top floor has 3 bedrooms and full bath. Cellar is also finished which can be used for storage or office space. Bring your contractor and create a brownstone gem of your own. House needs renovation, being sold as is. Great tree-lined block, lots of potential.

Amenities

  • Top Floor
  • Deck
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Lowrise
  • Brownstone
LISTING UPDATED: 06/09/2020 01:13 PM

Property Details for 542 Lexington Avenue

StatusSold
Days on Market49
Taxes$146 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt10%
Total Rooms10.0
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeHouse/Building
Year Built1899
Lot Size1,667 SF / 17' x 100'
CountyKings County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

542 Lexington Ave

2 Units2 StoriesBuilt in 1899
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Building Information for 542 Lexington Avenue

Stories2Year Built1899Building Size16.67' x 40'Building Sq. Ft1,333.6 SFLot Size1,667 SF / 17' x 100'Building Age-Building Type-

Payment Calculator

$5,569 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,423

Property Taxes

$146

Maintenance/Common Charges

$0

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Property History for 542 Lexington Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jun 9, 2020

Sold

Manual

$950,000
Jun 8, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2020060900792001

$920,000
Apr 15, 2020

Contract Signed

Manual

Mar 30, 2020

Listed (Active)

Manual

$950,000
Mar 5, 2020

Contract Signed

Manual

Feb 14, 2020

Price Change

Manual

$999,999
Jan 15, 2020

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,100,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/09/2020

Sold

Manual

$950,000
06/08/2020

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2020060900792001

$920,000
04/15/2020

Contract Signed

Manual

03/30/2020

Listed (Active)

Manual

$950,000
03/05/2020

Contract Signed

Manual

02/14/2020

Price Change

Manual

$999,999
01/15/2020

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,100,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 542 Lexington Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$17,580Additions$51,780Total$69,360
Tax Record2025$2,331 ($194 / month) Tax Class1Tax Rate20.085%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,011 SqFtLot Size1,667 SqFtYear Built1899ZoningR6BAPN3016240013

Schools near 542 Lexington Avenue

This home is within New York City Geographic District #16.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell
PublicPK to 8

The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance
Public9 to 12

Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid
Public6 to 8

Ms 267 Math Science And Technology
Public6 to 8

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