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SOLD FOR $3,100,000

Listed at $3,500,000 · Sold 11.4% below asking · Closed November 9, 2017

538 Clinton Street #*
Closed For Sale Multi Family

$3,500,000

$886 per sq ft

538 Clinton Street #*

Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10030600

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brownstone Real Estate LLC.

4

Bedrooms

4

Baths

3,950

Sq. Ft.

N/A

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Living Area 3,950 sq ft
Year Built N/A
Neighborhood Carroll Gardens
Floor 1 of 3

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Multi Family
Total Rooms 16
Baths null Full
Floor 1 of 3
Cooling None
Pets Yes
Cross Street LUQUER ST.
Living Area 3,950 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jul 8, 2017 $3,500,000 -
Currently May 4, 2026 $3,500,000 -

Description

This three family, 25' wide townhouse on the corner of Clinton and Luquer Streets in Carroll Gardens provides grand scale living, with over 1200 sf on each floor. It has been in the same family for many years and is currently being used as rental apartments. The garden level is a massive two bedroom, two bath lit from three exposures. The second floor has the ceiling height owners crave and is a very large one bedroom plus den with natural light warming every room. The top floor rooms seem to go on and on, with an open living/dining area, spacious bedroom, two dens and light that cannot be manufactured.. Its exposures give a person pause.

If your needs are different, imagine how much fun it would be to redesign this massive house into a private residence. The size gives you a vast canvas to create a truly exquisite home and the yard has the potential for parking. There are great schools in the area and easy access to roads leading in and out of the city. Just 4 stops from Manhattan, a short ride to BAM and Barclays Center and a minute to some of the best restaurants in Brooklyn.

Anyone who follows real estate and is interested in the Carroll Gardens area, knows that a 25 footer rarely comes to market, so don't wait to contact Virginia Dobles at or to schedule an appointment.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Eat In Kitchen

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 3
Stories 3
Style Prewar

Carroll Gardens is defined by its deep front gardens and long-standing bakeries and restaurants along Court and Smith Streets. The real estate market features wide historic brownstones alongside new construction condominiums that maintain the low-rise building scale.

Carroll Gardens Live Market Data

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Active Listings

34

Median Asking Price

$2.00M

Median $/Sqft

$1,382

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

4

Price Reduced

12%

Sold (30 Days)

9

Median Sale Price

$3.12M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/4/26, 5:08 PM EST

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Location

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538 Clinton Street #*, Carroll Gardens, Kings County • Near LUQUER ST.

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1899
Year Built
127 years old
3
Floors
5
Residential Units
R6B
Zoning District
Condominiums

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $1,312,650
Land Value: $214,650
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,250 SF
Building Area: 6,191 SF
Built FAR: 2.75
Allowed FAR: 2

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 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 3,950 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

At the current list price of $3,500,000 for 3,950 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $886. 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: RLS10030600
First Listed: 7/8/2017
Closed: 11/9/2017
Contract Date: 7/8/2017

Listing Courtesy of Brownstone Real Estate LLC. - Elizabeth DiMartino

Listing Contact: (718) 855-4111

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