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SOLD FOR $1,785,000

· Closed October 17, 2022

527 E 8th Street

$1,785,000

$1,116 per sq ft

527 E 8th Street

Kensington, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10803330

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

5

Bedrooms

3

Baths

1,600

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 1,600 sq ft
Year Built 1910
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Kensington

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Building Patio, Patio
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 10
Baths 3 Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street Cortelyou Road/Ditmas Avenue
Year Built 1910
Living Area 1,600 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 05392-0062
Block/Lot 5392/62

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 25, 2022 $1,785,000 -
Price Reduced Oct 18, 2022 $1,699,000 -4.8%

Description

Delightful five-bedroom home located in Kensington next to the border with Ditmas Park, steps away from Cortelyou Road's vibrant restaurants, bars and shopping. Built in 1910, the three-story detached house features lovely original details: an oak staircase with decorative moldings, original wood frame moldings and a lovely mirrored mantel in the dining room. Its design creates a bright and inviting space with hardwood floors throughout. A large wrap around front porch takes in the afternoon sun The first floor offers an open floor plan with a double living room featuring eight windows providing plenty of natural light, a dining room with an original decorative gas fireplace, and a kitchen with room for expansion. The second floor features a large front bedroom with walk-in closet, a back bedroom suite with two rooms, a full bathroom and a large storage closet. The third floor has 2 bedrooms, one of which the owner has used as a music studio, a full bathroom and plenty of closet space. The finished basement has brand new flooring, a laundry room with farmhouse sink and bathroom, while hot water baseboard heating is featured throughout the property. Sitting on an oversized lot, gardeners get ready! The wrap-around garden and park-size private yard features a lovely magnolia tree and a swingset. There are plenty of possibilities in this private oasis, while the private driveway with garage, can easily fit 4 cars. A Must See!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Garden Building Patio Patio

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, 3:08 PM EST

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Location

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527 E 8th Street, Kensington, Kings County • Near Cortelyou Road/Ditmas Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1904
Year Built
122 years old
4
Floors
15
Residential Units
R7B
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments Historic District: Park Slope Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $750,600
Land Value: $41,400
Exemptions: $5,011

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

Lot Area: 3,000 SF
Building Area: 8,628 SF
Built FAR: 2.88
Allowed FAR: 3

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 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 1,600 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

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

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $1,785,000 for 1,600 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,116. 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: RLS10803330
First Listed: 4/25/2022
Price Changed: 10/18/2022
Closed: 10/17/2022
Contract Date: 4/24/2022

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Alexandra Reddish

Listing Contact: (917) 324-8016

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