127 Chester Avenue
MLS® #RLS10787521
Listing by Compass
3
Bedrooms
1.5
Baths
1,640
Sq. Ft.
1920
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1920)
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Apr 21, 2022 | $1,510,000 | - |
| Price Reduced | Aug 3, 2022 | $1,450,000 | -4.0% |
Description
This sweet and lovely 20' foot wide single family attached brick home with 3 sizable bedrooms, and a huge backyard awaits you in Kensington. Enter to find a large enclosed front porch - perfect for a home office, a reading nook, you choose. There are beautiful french doors separating the foyer from the living room and open dining room - both spacious in size and with original painted wood wainscotting surrounding the rooms. The kitchen has been updated with brand new pebble caesarstone counters, a Kohler farmhouse sink, and plentiful white cabinetry, along with stainless appliances. There is also an original built-in hutch here. The second floor is home to 3 large bedrooms and an overhead skylight, bringing light throughout the home. The primary bedroom is huge and sun-drenched; it has three window, and overlooks the massive backyard. The main bathroom has retro pink and black subway tiles, a double tub and a skylight.. The backyard is a true delight - and is 50' deep by 20' wide....1000 square feet! There is currently a tent set up in the back - it can be kept for outdoor covered uses/gatherings, etc., or removed. The full basement is partially finished and has a recreation room. It houses laundry and mechanicals which are all in good shape. Currently zoned district 15, P.S. 230. This is a great home and will sell quickly. Near all - including F/G trains, Greenwood Cemetery, playgrounds, Prospect Park, and all the amenities on Church Ave and on Fort Hamilton Pkwy. Showings start Sunday, 4/24.
Building Information
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
52
Median Asking Price
$699K
Median $/Sqft
$806
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
7
Price Reduced
13%
Sold (30 Days)
6
Median Sale Price
$620K
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/22/26, 4:36 PM EST
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127 Chester Avenue, Kensington, Kings County • Near Louisa Street/Church Avenue
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
This property has 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom.
The listed interior living area is 1,640 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1920, making it approximately 106 years old.
Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.
At the current list price of $1,510,000 for 1,640 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $921. 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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