Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $1,510,000

· Closed July 25, 2022

127 Chester Avenue

$1,510,000

$921 per sq ft

127 Chester Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10787521

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

1.5

Baths

1,640

Sq. Ft.

1920

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Living Area 1,640 sq ft
Year Built 1920
Neighborhood Kensington

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1920)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 11
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Cross Street Louisa Street/Church Avenue
Year Built 1920
Living Area 1,640 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 05313-0007
Block/Lot 5313/7

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

Stories 2
Style Prewar

Kensington 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

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Active 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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Location

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127 Chester Avenue, Kensington, Kings County • Near Louisa Street/Church Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1920
Year Built
106 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R5
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $76,020
Land Value: $20,280
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,000 SF
Building Area: 1,640 SF
Built FAR: 0.82
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 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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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10787521
First Listed: 4/21/2022
Price Changed: 8/3/2022
Closed: 7/25/2022
Contract Date: 4/20/2022

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Carolyn Cedar

Listing Contact: (917) 750-3059

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