Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $1,275,000

· Closed December 8, 2015

421 17th Street

$1,275,000

$1,312 per sq ft

421 17th Street

Park Slope, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10065984

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

972

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 972 sq ft
Year Built 1910
Neighborhood Park Slope

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Building Terrace, Terrace
  • Fireplace: Wood-burning or decorative fireplace
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Cross Street 7th Avenue/8th Avenue
Year Built 1910
Living Area 972 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 00869-0052
Block/Lot 869/52

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Sep 24, 2015 $1,275,000 -
Price Reduced Apr 4, 2017 $1,250,000 -2.0%

Description

A charming single family house close to Prospect Park. It features a large kitchen with sun room, two bedrooms, a full bath and beautiful backyard complete with a shed perfect for an artist! 2 bed/1 bath.This quaint and quiet South Slope home will make you forget you?re in New York City. The 2-bedroom, 2-story townhouse sits just a couple of blocks from Prospect Park, and offers all the comforts of a cozy cottage hideaway. Both bedrooms are upstairs, and the master bedroom opens onto a covered private terrace, overlooking a landscaped garden below. Separating the bedrooms is a sizable bathroom featuring a deep soaking tub, a glass enclosed shower, and Waterworks appliances. Additionally, two large skylights flood the top floor with light. The garden-level floor has a comfortable living room with exposed brick, a beamed ceiling, and a wood-burning fireplace. It flows into a separate kitchen with ample counter space, and a sun room breakfast nook that leads out to the landscaped garden. This is a peaceful place to read, relax, and have your morning coffee. Out back there?s also a private, heated outbuilding that can be used as an artist?s studio, an office, a club house, or for storage. The dry basement downstairs also offers plenty of storage space, as well as a laundry room. This beautiful property is situated in a perfect location?on a quiet cross street, but at the nexus of South Slope and Windsor Terrace, two of Brooklyn?s hottest neighborhoods when it comes to dining and shopping. You?re within short walking distance of great restaurants like Talde, Fonda, and Thistle Hill, bars and biergartens like Greenwood Park, Sea Witch, and the newly revamped Grand Prospect Hall, not to mention all the shops and boutiques of 7th Avenue. The F/G trains at 15 St-Prospect Park are around the corner, and the R is only a couple of blocks west into South Slope. Come home to your very own country cottage in the city!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area Fireplace

Exterior Features

Garden Building Terrace Terrace

Building Information

Park Slope is a well-known Brooklyn neighborhood, recognized for its tree-lined streets and preserved brownstones. Bordering the western edge of Prospect Park, the neighborhood offers convenient access to green space. The real estate market features a mix of historic townhouses, cooperatives, and modern condominiums, within walking distance of the park.

Park Slope Live Market Data

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Active Listings

112

Median Asking Price

$1.72M

Median $/Sqft

$1,376

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

11

Price Reduced

17%

Sold (30 Days)

23

Median Sale Price

$1.64M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/30/26, 10:43 PM EST

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Location

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421 17th Street, Park Slope, Kings County • Near 7th Avenue/8th Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1
Floor Plan 2

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1910
Year Built
116 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R5B
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $93,720
Land Value: $18,660
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 1,150 SF
Building Area: 972 SF
Built FAR: 0.85
Allowed FAR: 1.5

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

This property has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 972 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1910, making it approximately 116 years old.

At the current list price of $1,275,000 for 972 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,312. 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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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10065984
First Listed: 9/24/2015
Price Changed: 4/4/2017
Closed: 12/8/2015
Contract Date: 9/24/2015

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Debra Bondy

Listing Contact: (917) 690-3981

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