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SOLD FOR $1,540,000

· Closed December 6, 2021

681 E 5th Street #*

$1,540,000

$575 per sq ft

681 E 5th Street #*

Kensington, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10737262

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Remax Edge

9

Bedrooms

4

Baths

2,676

Sq. Ft.

N/A

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 9
Bathrooms 4
Living Area 2,676 sq ft
Year Built N/A
Neighborhood Kensington

Property Highlights

  • Location: Kensington, Brooklyn
  • Property Type: Single Family Residence

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 20
Baths 4 Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street DITMAS AVE.
Living Area 2,676 sq ft
Parcel # 05399-0084

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Aug 15, 2021 $1,540,000 -
Price Reduced Dec 16, 2021 $1,628,000 +5.7%

Description

This Detached 2 Family Victorian Home is located in the Prime Kensington area of Brooklyn! The 1st floor features 3 Bedrooms, Formal Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, and a Full Bathroom with Backyard access from one of the bedrooms. The 2nd floor features 3 Bedrooms, Formal Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen and a Full Bathroom. The 3rd floor Attic features 3 Bedrooms, Formal Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, and a Full Bathroom. This home has a Full, Finished Basement as well with a Family Room, Bonus Room, Wet Bar and Separate Entrance from the side! Property also has a Shared Driveway with a Detached Double Garage in the Back Yard good for 2 cars! Separate Electric lines for each unit. Close to public transportation with the B8, B67, B68, B69 Buses, and the F train nearby. School District 20, with Public School 62, PS 245 Elementary School, Brooklyn Dreams Charter School, Bais Esther School, Bridges to Brooklyn School, West Brooklyn Community High School, PS 220 JHS, PS 130 The Parkside School and Brooklyn Prospect Charter School nearby. Within close proximity to Ocean Pkwy, 18th Ave and Coney Island Ave with tons of shopping and dining options! A Must See! Present all offers!





Building Information

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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

6

Price Reduced

13%

Sold (30 Days)

6

Median Sale Price

$620K

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Location

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681 E 5th Street #*, Kensington, Kings County • Near DITMAS AVE.

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1935
Year Built
91 years old
3
Floors
2
Residential Units
R5
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $99,960
Land Value: $30,000
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 3,000 SF
Building Area: 2,676 SF
Built FAR: 0.89
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 9 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 2,676 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

At the current list price of $1,540,000 for 2,676 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $575. 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: RLS10737262
First Listed: 8/15/2021
Price Changed: 12/16/2021
Closed: 12/6/2021
Contract Date: 8/15/2021

Listing Courtesy of Remax Edge - Ruslan Mingazov

Listing Contact: (718) 313-0214

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