SOLD FOR $2,510,000
· Closed January 31, 2015
$2,510,000
286 Carroll Street
MLS® #RLS10057180
Listing by Realty Collective
Studio
0
Bath
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1899
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Outdoor Space: Building Patio, Patio
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1899)
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Sep 16, 2014 | $2,510,000 | - |
| Price Reduced | Jan 8, 2016 | $2,479,000 | -1.2% |
Description
Nestled on one of the prettiest blocks in Brooklyn, 286 Carroll is quintessentially Carroll Gardens. This classic brownstone with a deep front garden has great bones and wonderful original detail, from the iron gates to the high stoop and brownstone facade. This lovingly maintained home is available for the first time after decades of family ownership. It is perfectly located just a block from Carroll Park, the subway and Brooklyn's finest restaurants and retail shops.
The solidly built property offers a flexible floor plan. It is currently configured as a legal two-family, there is a large one bedroom apartment with den over the owners duplex, plus a full basement. The duplex features a living/dining room leading to the large kitchen. Walk out to the beautiful back yard through the finished rear extension. The patio is perfect for dining alfresco and raised beds are ready for your vegetable garden. Up the stairs, the parlor floor, comprising two bedrooms features sky high ceilings and original marble fireplaces. There is a bathroom on every floor and the updated rental unit features hardwood floors, marble fireplace, plaster moldings with brilliant light and views.
Move right in and begin collecting rent or bring your architect and start dreaming. With nearly 2300sf and all the charm and appeal anyone could wish for, the new owners will have the opportunity to redesign the interior to suit their tastes. Whether you keep the current configuration or convert to a spectacular single family home, 286 Carroll Street is ready for the next century!
Features & Amenities
Exterior Features
Building Information
About Carroll Gardens
View All Carroll Gardens ListingsCarroll Gardens is defined by its deep front gardens and long-standing bakeries and restaurants along Court and Smith Streets. The real estate market features wide historic brownstones alongside new construction condominiums that maintain the low-rise building scale.
Carroll Gardens Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
35
Median Asking Price
$1.85M
Median $/Sqft
$1,382
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
3
Price Reduced
14%
Sold (30 Days)
9
Median Sale Price
$3.12M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/5/26, 4:50 AM EST
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Location
286 Carroll Street, Carroll Gardens, Kings County • Near Smith Street/Hoyt Street
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
This property has 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1899, making it approximately 127 years old.
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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