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253 Carlton Ave
Fort Greene, Brooklyn | De Kalb Ave & Willoughby Ave
10 Rooms5 Beds3 Baths2,880 Square FeetSingle Family
$3,250,000
$3,250,000
Updated 5 years ago
Sold

253 Carlton Ave

Fort Greene, Brooklyn | De Kalb Ave & Willoughby Ave

10 Rooms5 Beds3 Baths2,880 Square FeetSingle Family

$3,250,000
floors / apts4 / 1
Lot Size24'5"x100'
Built Size24'5"x40'
ZoneR6B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$9,063
Price Per SF
$1,128

This property was sold for $3,400,000 on 07/28/21.

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Stoop Entry

Property Description for 253 Carlton Ave

Build your own 25' wide dream townhouse on one of Fort Greene's best blocks. 253 Carlton is a simple, Italianate Townhouse that sits on a quiet, tree-lined street around the corner from Fort Greene Park. The current owner, a well-regarded architect with a deep understanding of landmark townhouse properties, purchased the house for its innate attributes including the A+ location. Resting on a 100' deep lot, the existing brick stone house is 3,100 square feet over 3 floors with a 4,900 buildable square foot lot. The current architect/owner estimates approximately 4,300 square feet would make it through landmarks. This would include an extension to the rear of the existing 3 stories plus a 4th story set back from the front cornice. There already exists a below the stoop entrance at the front of the building that leads to the cellar level. The cellar ceiling height is 8' plus and begs to be incorporated into the rest of the home above. Integrating the cellar into the upper 4 stories would create a 5,200-5,500 square foot home. 25' is wide enough to accommodate an elevator if desired. There are options for the delivery of the property including the architect/owner delivering DOB and Landmark approved plans post-closing. Please inquire for more information.

Attached are an existing floorplan and proposed floorplan for a single-family home.

In the heart of the Fort Greene Historic District, 253 Carlton Avenue is proximate to the neighborhood's sundry amenities: Fort Greene Park, acclaimed restaurants along DeKalb Avenue, BAM, Barclays Center, and quick transport to Manhattan.

Listing History for 253 Carlton Ave

Now
07/28/2021
$3,400,000
Sold and Closed by Douglas Bowen
Douglas Elliman
05/10/2021
Contract Signed by Douglas Bowen
Douglas Elliman
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Building Details for 253 Carlton Ave

OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Floors/Apts4/1
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Fulton St
0.27 miles
Lafayette Av
0.3 miles
Clinton-Washington Avs
0.31 miles
Nevins St
0.46 miles
Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
0.47 miles

Railroad

Atlantic TerminalLong Island Rail Road
0.49 miles

Citi Bike

Washington Park
0.14 miles
DeKalb Ave & S Portland Ave
0.17 miles

Contact Agent

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Douglas Bowen
Douglas Elliman

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. 

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