SOLD FOR $525,000
Listed at $499,000 · Sold 5.2% above asking · Closed August 29, 2017
811 Cortelyou Road #4K
MLS® #RLS10063356
Listing by Abacus Properties
1
Bedroom
1
Bath
965
Sq. Ft.
1941
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Climate Control: Window Units
- Character: Pre-war building (1941)
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | May 19, 2017 | $499,000 | - |
| Currently | Apr 26, 2026 | $499,000 | - |
Description
This is what pre-war was meant to be.
Spacious & bright, with old world charm and modern conveniences, this oversized corner prewar 1 bedroom was made for entertaining. The living space is huge and has been completely opened up to the kitchen with a large breakfast bar and a separate dining space- perfect for your next dinner party. There are treetop views from every room.
The well-equipped & expansive custom kitchen makes the perfect workspace for the home chef. The kitchen counters go on for days with more storage than you will know what to do with. Stone counters, Tiger Cherry cabinets, Maple Cabinets by Beagle & Potts and stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher round out this gem of a kitchen. The large bedroom with 2 closets has two exposures and fits a king size bed and much more. The updated bathroom has a window and features a vessel sink. The 5 closets throughout give you ample space for your storage needs. Period details throughout include high coved ceilings, dynamic arches, inlaid hardwood floors and built-ins. A must see!
Where Kensington meets Ditmas -This art deco elevator building is immaculately maintained with recently updated lobby, elevators & hallways. There is a live-in super & porter, storage, bike room, playroom and central laundry. One dog under 40 lbs. allowed per unit with board approval. Cats are welcome too! An Ideal location on the ever popular Cortelyou Rd., just steps from all the restaurants, cafes, and food markets, as well as the year-round Farmers Market & Food Co-op. The transportation options include the Q, F,G & B trains, B68 to Park Slope and Downtown Brooklyn and express buses to Manhattan. Prospect Park and the Beach are a short bike ride away.
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About Kensington
View All Kensington ListingsKensington is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood bordered by Prospect Park to the north and the landmarked Green-Wood Cemetery to the west, with Ocean Parkway running through its center as one of the borough's signature tree-lined boulevards. The housing stock includes brick rowhouses, prewar co-op apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway and Coney Island Avenue, and detached Victorian homes on the side streets, served by the F and G trains at Fort Hamilton Parkway and Church Avenue. The B and Q express trains are accessible within a short walk, providing a 30-to-35-minute commute to Midtown Manhattan.
Kensington Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
50
Median Asking Price
$690K
Median $/Sqft
$814
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
4
Price Reduced
14%
Sold (30 Days)
5
Median Sale Price
$620K
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/26/26, 1:34 PM EST
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811 Cortelyou Road #4K, Kensington, Kings County • Near E. 8th St.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
The current listed monthly maintenance are $826 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.
This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.
The listed interior living area is 965 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1941, making it approximately 85 years old.
This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.
Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.
At the current list price of $499,000 for 965 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $517. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.
To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.
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