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SOLD FOR $2,450,000

· Closed January 27, 2017

1008 E 5th Street

$2,450,000

$540 per sq ft

1008 E 5th Street

Midwood, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10057372

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Keller Williams Realty Empire

9

Bedrooms

6

Baths

4,536

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 9
Bathrooms 7
Living Area 4,536 sq ft
Year Built 1930
Neighborhood Midwood

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Building Patio, Building Terrace, Patio, Terrace
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1930)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 19
Baths 6 Full
Heating Building Natural Gas, Natural Gas
Cross Street Elmwood Avenue/Avenue I
Year Built 1930
Living Area 4,536 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 06507-0015
Block/Lot 6507/15

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Aug 15, 2016 $2,450,000 -
Price Reduced Sep 2, 2016 $2,698,000 +10.1%

Description

SPECTACULAR 15 YEARS YOUNG MOVE-IN READY CONDITION FOR THE FUSSIEST BUYER! THIS HOME IS VERY UNIQUE, AND EVEN WITH ALL ITS FINISHES FROM HEAD TO TOE, THERE IS STILL SO MUCH MORE POTENTIAL AND CUSTOMIZATION THAT CAN BE DONE!OWNERS UNIT FEATURES A TRIPLEX, WITH 5 BEDROOMS AND 3.5 BATHS, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT AND 2 LARGE BALCONIES, PLUS LAUNDRY ROOM, KOSHER KITCHEN, 2 DINING ROOMS, OFFICE AND FAMILY ROOM! PROPERTY FEATURES A VERY LARGE 3 BEDROOMS, 2-BATHROOM RENTAL WITH ITS OWN LAUNDRY ROOM AND PATIO DECK WITH BACK YARD ACCESS. THERE IS ALSO A SECOND ALCOVE STUDIO APARTMENT WITH FULL KITCHEN AND BATHROOM.THE PROPERTY HAS TRIPLE GLASS WINDOWS WITH A BEAUTIFUL FROSTED DESIGN! 5 CAR DRIVEWAY, AN ABUNDANCE OF CLOSETS AND 5 ZONE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND CENTRAL VACUUM! ALL FLOORS FEATURE HIGH CEILINGS AND BEAUTIFUL CHARACTERISTICS.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Exterior Features

Garden Building Patio Building Terrace Patio Terrace

Building Information

Midwood, in Brooklyn, features the Fiske Terrace-Midwood Park Historic District, preserving over 250 early 20th-century homes. Architecture showcases Colonial Revival, Queen Anne, and Craftsman styles across the residential streets. This area is served by major transit lines and is anchored by mature, tree-lined park space.

Midwood Live Market Data

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Active Listings

27

Median Asking Price

$440K

Median $/Sqft

$540

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

3

Price Reduced

41%

Sold (30 Days)

1

Median Sale Price

$490K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/4/26, 9:39 AM EST

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Location

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1008 E 5th Street, Midwood, Kings County • Near Elmwood Avenue/Avenue I

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1930
Year Built
96 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R3-1
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $165,840
Land Value: $46,440
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 3,500 SF
Building Area: 4,024 SF
Built FAR: 1.15
Allowed FAR: 0.75

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 6 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 4,536 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1930, making it approximately 96 years old.

At the current list price of $2,450,000 for 4,536 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $540. 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: RLS10057372
First Listed: 8/15/2016
Price Changed: 9/2/2016
Closed: 1/27/2017
Contract Date: 9/21/2015

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Empire - Daniel Gamil

Listing Contact: (718) 288-3855

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