SOLD FOR $1,550,000
· Closed August 26, 2016
196 12th Street
MLS® #RLS10057538
Listing by Compass
3
Bedrooms
2
Baths
1,652
Sq. Ft.
N/A
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | May 31, 2016 | $1,550,000 | - |
| Price Reduced | Sep 13, 2016 | $1,500,000 | -3.2% |
Description
Come see the enormous potential in this semi detached 18 foot wide two family brick townhouse in the hip and trendy neighborhood of Gowanus. Currently configured as an owner two bedroom duplex with garden access and a one and half bedroom rental above. The first floor is set up as a living room and kitchen with tin ceilings with a window out to the south facing garden. The parlor floor with high ceilings has an original marble fireplace mantel along with a large laundry room with a deck out to the south facing backyard. Upstairs you will find a one and half bedroom rental with an open living/kitchen plan as well. Both kitchens have been renovated with granite counters and cherry cabinets. This home is perfectly configured to use as a single family or use for rental income. You can?t go wrong! The house will be delivered vacant. Located in the South Slope, near Bar Tano, Four and Twenty Blackbirds, Fletchers BBQ, Whole Foods and more, this is your chance to own a home in this amazing neighborhood. Easy access to the R and F trains!
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About Gowanus
View All Gowanus ListingsGowanus features a striking mix of 19th-century brick warehouses, Greek Revival rowhouses, and new glass-and-steel condominiums rising along the canal waterfront. The F, G, R, D, and N/W trains are accessible at nearby Smith-Ninth Streets and Fourth Avenue-Ninth Street stations, with Atlantic Terminal a short walk north. Washington Park and the Old Stone House landmark anchor the neighborhood's green space, while a major rezoning is bringing thousands of new residential units and waterfront parkland to the area.
Gowanus Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
13
Median Asking Price
$1.65M
Median $/Sqft
$1,062
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
2
Price Reduced
8%
Sold (30 Days)
0
Median Sale Price
$1.48M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/3/26, 11:38 AM EST
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196 12th Street, Gowanus, Kings County • Near 3rd Avenue/4th Avenue
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
This property has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.
The listed interior living area is 1,652 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.
At the current list price of $1,550,000 for 1,652 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $938. 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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