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SOLD FOR $1,850,000

Listed at $1,795,000 · Sold 3.1% above asking · Closed August 6, 2021

555 E 17th Street

$1,795,000

$580 per sq ft

555 E 17th Street

Ditmas Park, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10648660

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

7

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

3,096

Sq. Ft.

1905

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 4 full, 1 half
Living Area 3,096 sq ft
Year Built 1905
Neighborhood Ditmas Park

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1905)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 12
Baths 3 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Cross Street Ditmas Avenue & Newkirk Avenue
Year Built 1905
Living Area 3,096 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 05203-0049

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jun 11, 2020 $2,049,500 -
Currently May 11, 2026 $1,795,000 -12.4%

Description

Welcome to 555 East 17th Street, located on a serene tree-lined street in Ditmas Park. Built in 1905, this 7-bedroom Victorian mansion features a host of spectacular original features whilst maintaining an ideal floor plan and layout. The massive porch overlooks a beautifully manicured front yard that perfectly matches the countryside feel of this stunning neighborhood. As you enter, you'll be greeted by a grand entryway featuring high ceilings, stained glass windows, and original moldings. The first floor is comprised of four large spaces. To the left is a large living room that is flooded with light from its 3 bay windows. Just beyond that is a library that can easily function as another living room space?perfect for entertaining and large gatherings. Beyond the foyer is a cavernous formal dining room featuring a fireplace and stunning coffered ceilings. The newly renovated kitchen features updated cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, and is adjacent to a half bathroom and separate laundry room. The original elegant staircase leads to the home's private sleeping quarters. The second floor consists of the master bedroom with en suite bath, 3 more bedrooms, and a recently updated full bathroom. All rooms are gracious in size and scale. The third floor features 3 more well-proportioned bedrooms, another full bathroom, and an additional room for storage. Conveniently located only two short blocks from the B and Q trains at the Newkirk Avenue train station, you'll find yourself only a few minutes from Prospect Park, Downtown Brooklyn, and Manhattan.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Den Separate Formal Dining Room Eat In Kitchen

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 1
Stories 2
Style Prewar

Ditmas Park is a landmarked Brooklyn neighborhood recognized for its freestanding Victorian, Colonial Revival, Tudor, and Craftsman homes set back from the street with porches and landscaped yards. The B and Q trains serve the neighborhood at Cortelyou Road, Beverley Road, Newkirk Plaza, and Avenue H stations, and Prospect Park's 526 acres of green space sit just to the northwest. The historic district encompasses roughly 2,000 residential buildings dating from 1902 to 1914, making it one of the city's best-preserved collections of early 20th-century residential architecture.

Ditmas Park Live Market Data

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Active Listings

28

Median Asking Price

$630K

Median $/Sqft

$701

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

2

Price Reduced

39%

Sold (30 Days)

3

Median Sale Price

$1.04M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/10/26, 8:51 PM EST

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Location

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555 E 17th Street, Ditmas Park, Kings County • Near Ditmas Avenue & Newkirk Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1931
Year Built
95 years old
3
Floors
6
Residential Units
R5B
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $686,250
Land Value: $6,750
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,169 SF
Building Area: 4,659 SF
Built FAR: 2.15
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 7 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 3,096 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1905, making it approximately 121 years old.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

At the current list price of $1,795,000 for 3,096 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $580. 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: RLS10648660
First Listed: 6/11/2020
Price Changed: 2/5/2021
Closed: 8/6/2021
Contract Date: 7/16/2020

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Jamaal Redon

Listing Contact: (646) 575-2731

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