$3,950,000
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16 South Portland Ave

Fort Greene, Brooklyn | Lafayette Ave & De Kalb Ave

13 Rooms5 Beds3 Baths3,760 Square FeetSingle Family

$3,950,000
floors / apts4 / 1
Lot Size20'x100'
Built Size20'x40'
ZoneR6B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$8,244
Price Per SF
$1,051

This property was sold for $3,950,000 on 01/20/21.

Listing Features

  • Original Details

Outdoor space and views

  • Backyard
  • Deck [20'x11']
  • Frontyard

Building Amenities

  • Garden
  • Laundry Room
  • Playroom
  • Roof Deck
  • Stoop Entry
  • Storage

Property Description for 16 South Portland Ave

Price Adjustment!! If proximity to outdoor space is important to you, this wonderful historic townhouse is a few houses away from Fort Greene Park, on an historic block. In addition, enjoy this home's rear peaceful garden with mature trees and privacy, adding to your enjoyment of four floors over 3,760 square feet, with plentiful living, sleeping and working from home spaces in this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom townhouse. One of only four single-family homes on this glorious park block, 16 South Portland Avenue is a well preserved and grand historic home constructed in 1861. Don't miss this opportunity to live in this classic brownstone townhome in the heart of the Fort Greene Historic District. With the iconic Fort Greene Park only a few steps from your front door and great subway links a couple of blocks away, this home cannot be better situated. 16 South Portland Avenue is a four-story, 20-foot wide, legal two-family home currently used as a single family and retains the restored original features including marble fireplaces, decorative ceiling moldings, hand etched glass pocket doors and a sweeping mahogany staircase. Enter through the lovely double doors at the top of the stoop into the grand parlor floor. With 12-foot ceilings and full-length windows, light floods into both the front double parlor entertaining/living space and the rear library room, which is lined with custom built bookcases. Three original marble mantels and fireplaces remain on this floor. A powder room completes the parlor. The third floor features the master bedroom suite with three windows spanning the front of the house, a walk-in closet and floor to ceiling custom cabinets. The rear bedroom on this floor can be accessed from the hallway or the master suite. A modern fully tiled marble bathroom with heated towel rack and a walk-in shower, can also be found on this floor. The top floor features three bedrooms, one currently set up as a work space and a lovely large modern tiled bathroom with jacuzzi bath. The garden floor is where you will find another family room, the third full bathroom and of course the large kitchen and spacious bright dining area. The kitchen boasts extensive custom cabinetry with plentiful storage, limestone floors, top of the line appliances and lovely French doors leading out to the charming and private garden, awaiting your personal touch. This is your chance to own a part of historic brownstone Brooklyn on one of the most iconic blocks in Fort Greene. Showing by private appointment only.

Building Details for 16 South Portland Ave

OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1901
Floors/Apts4/1
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Fulton St
0.13 miles
Lafayette Av
0.21 miles
Nevins St
0.28 miles
Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
0.33 miles
DeKalb Av
0.36 miles

Railroad

Atlantic TerminalLong Island Rail Road
0.38 miles

Citi Bike

DeKalb Ave & S Portland Ave
0.04 miles
Lafayette Ave & Ft Greene Pl
0.16 miles

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Katriona Campbell-Kearney
Associate Broker
License#:
10301217598
Company:
Engel & Volkers
Katriona Kearney
Engel & Volkers

Fort Greene | Brooklyn

Quick Profile

Conveniently situated just north of the beautiful and lush Prospect Park, Fort Greene is rich with history. Representative of an aesthetic that Brooklyn is often associated with--the brownstone and row house architecture being an institution of the community--Fort Greene is decidedly singular in visual style. As part of the National Register of Historic Places, this South Brooklyn neighborhood offers unique charm and plenty of character.

Beginning with its early military-oriented inception (the territory was central to the Battle of Long Island), Fort Greene has always been recognized for its spaciousness and a sense of openness. Filled with nature and greenery, it is also home to its very own eponymously named park in addition to being in close proximity to Brooklyn’s largest recreational area, Prospect Park (containing the beloved Prospect Park Zoo within it). 

Many residents come from different socioeconomic backgrounds and commute to their workplaces in Manhattan, while keeping Fort Greene as their separate haven. The diversity of the area has proven to be one of the few examples of a Brooklyn neighborhood maintaining its roots in part thanks to its protected status. 

All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 58014TH