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8717 Colonial Road
Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn | 87th Street & 88th Street
8 Rooms4 Beds2.5 Baths2,268 Square FeetSingle Family
$1,499,000
floors / apts2 / 1
Lot Size26'x100'
Built Size17'x45'
ZoneR3-1
Building TypeHouse
RE Taxes$9,492
Price Per SF
$661
This property was sold for $1,456,000 on 04/12/19.
Outdoor space and views
- Backyard
- Terrace
Building Amenities
- Driveway
- Garage
- Laundry Room
Property Description for 8717 Colonial Road
This magnificent and classical house is nestled on one of the most beautiful streets in Bay Ridge. Including four bedrooms, two and a half baths, fully finished basement with private entrance, 100ft long common driveway and garage; this is truly a one-of-a-kind property.
The parlor floor is designed for entertaining and relaxation. A generously sized foyer leads into the living room; which features a wood burning fireplace for those cozy winter evenings. Traditional hardwood flooring runs throughout the living room while radiant porcelain tiled floors warm the formal dining room and gourmet chef's kitchen. Completely renovated and impeccably maintained, the kitchen is equipped with Wolf appliances, including a range-top with four dual-stacked burners, griddle, a built-in oven with warming drawer, microwave, and range hood ventilation.
The second floor provides three well-proportioned bedrooms and a full bath. The Master bedroom includes custom built wall to wall oak closets with sliding mirrored doors and additional storage above, leaving every part of this home usable space. The windowed bathroom features a soaking tub, bidet, and a beautiful mosaic tile trim. The top floor of the home includes a fourth bedroom overlooking an expansive terrace where you can enjoy bridge views. The basement is fully finished with abundant storage, a laundry room, and full bathroom.
Listing History for 8717 Colonial Road
Now
04/12/2019
$1,456,000
Sold and Closed by Alex Gandelman
Compass
01/29/2019
Contract Signed by Alex Gandelman
Compass
Building Details for 8717 Colonial Road
OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeHouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1925
Floors/Apts2/1
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
86 St
0.43 miles
Citi Bike
Colonial Rd & 89 St
0.07 miles
Ridge Blvd & 89 St
0.14 miles
Fort Hamilton | Brooklyn
Quick Profile
Fort Hamilton has the unique distinction of being both a military base and a neighborhood in Brooklyn. Well, technically it’s a sub-neighborhood of Bay Ridge.
Named after founding father Alexander Hamilton, the neighborhood sits in the southwestern corner of Brooklyn and it’s about a square mile in size (give or take). Its boundaries are 86th Street to the north, Belt Parkway and Fort Hamilton military installation to the south, 7th Avenue to the east, and Shore Road to the west.
The area was originally inhabited by the Canarsie Indians and later settled by the Dutch in 1620. A few decades later, thanks to land grants from Governor Peter Stuyvesant, Cornelius Van Werckhoven from the Netherlands purchased what is now Bay Ridge and Fort Hamilton for a very small amount of money.
The area remained an isolated stretch of rural land until the electric trolley line was introduced to Brooklyn in 1892. The trolley connected various points of Brooklyn and Fort Hamilton soon flourished. .
Fort Hamilton and Bay Ridge experienced waves of immigration and just like other areas of New York City it became a true melting pot. Irish and Italians immigrants made their way to the neighborhood in the early part of the 20th century followed by Syrian and Lebanese immigrants in the 1950s. More recently, Asian and Arab-Americans call Fort Hamilton home.
Modern-day Fort Hamilton may not have the cool factor that other Brooklyn neighborhoods flaunt but there are many trade-offs. It offers tree-lined streets and friendly neighbors. Most residents will tell you it has a small-town feel with the added perk of affordable housing. Fort Hamilton’s proximity to the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and access to Manhattan-bound trains make it a very commutable neighborhood.
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OLR ID: 74570TH
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