Sold on 9/16/2020 for $870,000
1119 E 59th Street
MLS® #RLS10644893
Listing by Compass
7
Bedrooms
4
Baths
2,358
Sq. Ft.
1955
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Outdoor Space: Building Patio, Building Terrace, Patio, Terrace, Balcony
- Parking: Private garage
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Description
Don't miss this stunning park-facing two-family home in Flatlands one of Brooklyn's last hidden gems. Perfect for investors or homeowners looking to acquire a move-in-ready, income-producing property. The one-bedroom, garden-level apartment features a sunny eat-in kitchen with wood cabinetry and full- size appliances. A long hallway and closet lead to the living room and windowed full bathroom, and the spacious rear-facing bedroom opens directly to the oversized, fenced yard. Two matching three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom upper units offer gleaming hardwood floors, treetop views and fantastic closet space. Expansive open-plan living rooms run alongside upgraded pass- through kitchens with granite counters, glass-front cabinetry and upscale stainless steel appliances. Two big bedrooms overlook the rear yard, and a third is located in the hallway across from updated full and half baths. The first-floor apartment enjoys a porch area, and the top unit boasts a wide balcony both overlooking the tree-lined street and park. Ceiling fans and through-the-wall air conditioning ensures year-round comfort. A two-car tandem garage, laundry and storage complete this stellar brick multi- family building. Located in Flatlands, between Canarsie and Marine Park, this idyllic Brooklyn block is flanked by Jacob Joffe Park, providing sports courts, playgrounds and beautiful rolling lawns. One block east, Georgetowne Shopping Mall delivers excellent shops and services. Head to nearby Paerdegat Basin to enjoy waterfront recreation, including yacht clubs and sprawling Canarsie Park. There's excellent bus service in the neighborhood. The Flatbush Avenue subway station delivers access to 2 and 4/5 trains a mile-and-a-half away, and the Belt Parkway is just one mile south.
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About Old Mill Basin
View All Old Mill Basin ListingsOld Mill Basin is the historic core of the Mill Basin area, located north of Avenue U in southeastern Brooklyn, featuring mid-century detached brick houses with driveways, basements, and backyards, some with direct waterfront access to Jamaica Bay. The nearest subway is the B and Q trains at Kings Highway, accessible by bus. Marine Park and the Jamaica Bay shoreline provide expansive green space nearby.
Old Mill Basin Live Market Data
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Median $/Sqft
$424
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Location
1119 E 59th Street, Old Mill Basin, Kings County • Near Avenue K/Avenue L
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Listing Courtesy of Compass - Jeff Reyngach
Listing Contact: (212) 913-9058
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