$2,250,000
Updated 9 years ago
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162 Argyle Road

Prospect Park South, Brooklyn | Albemarle Road & Beverley Road

5 Beds3.5 BathsSingle Family

$2,250,000
floors / apts2 / 1
Lot Size55'x100'
Built Size38'x38'
ZoneR1-2
Building TypeHouse
RE Taxes$8,788

This property was sold for $2,090,000 on 05/23/17.

Listing Features

  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Original Details

Outdoor space and views

  • Balcony
  • Frontyard
  • Garden [40'x58']
  • Porch [36'x11']
  • Terrace

Building Amenities

  • Driveway
  • Garage

Property Description for 162 Argyle Road

A rare find in Prospect Park South! This beautiful home, built in 1907 by Hobart A. Walker offers much to delight, with 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2 half baths. Beautifully landscaped grounds greet you, as does a large front porch, perfect for sipping lemonade in the summertime. The grand foyer/gallery is a lovely way to greet visitors, and you'll be delighted by the large dining room with coffered ceiling, with its working wood burning fireplace and original marble surround. There is an enormous living room, with another working wood-burning fireplace, with a marble surround. At the end of the living room is a separate sunroom/library - perfect for reading, enjoying the sun or doing some office work.The cheery windowed eat-in-kitchen wraps around the house and has a spacious eating nook. A half-bath completes this floor.The second floor has an incredible master suite, that runs the full width of the house - 38' wide - there are four huge closets (2 walk-in) and a separate dressing room/lounge with an ensuite bath. There are two additional bedrooms on this floor - one which has three exposures and a private terrace. An updated full bath is on this floor as well.The top floor has 2 bedrooms, plus a full bath with the original clawfoot tub. One of the bedrooms could easily function as second master bedroom-it's that huge. Please note: hardwood floors are beneath the carpeted floors. The basement is perfect as a rec room - it's finished and currently there is a separate room for laundry, and a large cedar closet.The house has been exceptionally well-maintained, has central a/c, a new roof and all mechanicals are in good shape. The yard is large, plus there is a private driveway with a 2 car garage to complete the picture. Near all - Prospect Park, excellent transportation via the Q/B train lines, all amenities on Cortelyou Road and on Church Ave, including The Farm on Adderley, Lark Café, Hunger Pang, Mimi's, Wheated, the Flatbush Food Co-op, Downtown Market and much, much more.

Listing History for 162 Argyle Road

Now
05/24/2017
$2,090,000
Sold and Closed by Carolyn Cedar
Douglas Elliman
04/01/2017
Contract Signed by Carolyn Cedar
Douglas Elliman

Building Details for 162 Argyle Road

OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeHouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1907
Floors/Apts2/1
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Beverley Rd
0.18 miles
Cortelyou Rd
0.36 miles
Church Av
0.42 miles

Citi Bike

Rugby Rd & Albemarle Rd
0.1 miles
Rugby Rd & Beverley Rd
0.11 miles

Contact Agent

Contact Agent

Carolyn Cedar
Douglas Elliman

Prospect Park South | Brooklyn

Quick Profile

Charming tree-lined blocks, grand homes, and grassy center esplanades - Prospect Park South feels more like a quiet suburb than Brooklyn, the most populated borough in New York City. 

The small landmarked neighborhood in south Brooklyn is bounded by Coney Island Avenue to the southwest, Ocean Avenue to the northeast, Prospect Park to the south, and Beverly Road to the south. 

Don’t let the suburban vibe of Prospect Park South fool you, urban grit awaits you just outside the neighborhood's boundaries. It’s about a 45-minute commute to Manhattan on the B, Q, or F train or a short walk to livelier neighborhoods. Prospect Park South is flanked by Windsor Terrace, Kensington, Ditmas Park, and Flatbush. It’s the best of both worlds. 

The history of the neighborhood starts with its original developer, Dean Alvord. If it wasn’t for his unique vision, Prospect Park South may have never blossomed into what it is today. In 1899 Alvord wanted to take advantage of Brooklyn’s newly created railway system that connected the borough. He purchased farmland and began building the neighborhood, which began as a six-block-by-two-block swatch of land with grand homes. Many of the houses were Victorian-inspired. Alvord marketed the neighborhood as a slice of country in the big city and the rest is pretty much history. 

Prospect Park South is a few blocks bigger these days. Its grand Victorian-style homes still define the neighborhood. Other architectural styles found in the nabe include Colonial, French Revival, and Spanish Mission. Apartments and a few prewar co-ops complete the neighborhood's housing stock. 

There aren’t too many places to shop in Prospect Park South but you might find a few spots in the commercial areas along Coney Island Avenue and Church Avenue. The suburban setting of Prospect Park South is popular with young families, which is why they’ve flocked there for the last decade.

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: 68014TH