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245 President Street
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn | Clinton Street & Court Street
20 Rooms8 Beds4 Baths4,150 Square FeetMulti-Family
$3,250,000
floors / apts3 / 3
Lot Size20'x100'
Built Size20'x50'
ZoneR6B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$8,641
Price Per SF
$783
This property was sold for $3,250,000 on 09/20/21.
Outdoor space and views
- Backyard
Property Description for 245 President Street
Nestled on a leafy block bordering Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill, this large brownstone is perfectly situated to take advantage of both neighborhoods. The house wears its classic elegance well with over 4000 square feet of living space! From the ornate brownstone facade to its original mantles throughout, the residence maintains its mid-19th century bona fides. Each floor has two bedrooms, an office or den and one bath. The parlor floor has ornate moldings and twelve foot ceilings, letting in the maximum light throughout.
The third floor boasts a brand new kitchen and also has soaring ceilings with ornate moldings.
The top floor contains a lovely oval skylight, providing natural light to the interior along with views of the Manhattan skyline from the back of the house.
Outside, you can relax, grill or garden in the huge backyard, then enjoy drinks on the home's lovely raised deck.
Other features include refinished hard wood floors, stained glass transoms, tin ceilings, basement laundry and gas steam heat.
This house offers room to grow! Renovate or move right in to combine an income-producing investment with a lovely home and substantial outdoor space.
The house has large closets and a full basement for storage. Only two blocks to the Carroll St F/G, Citi Bike and Carroll Park.
Zoned for PS 58. Close to all the great local restaurants such as Frankie's, Marco Polo and Avlee plus wonderful shops like Caputo's, French Tart and Trader Joe's and the Carroll Park Farmers Market
The third floor boasts a brand new kitchen and also has soaring ceilings with ornate moldings.
The top floor contains a lovely oval skylight, providing natural light to the interior along with views of the Manhattan skyline from the back of the house.
Outside, you can relax, grill or garden in the huge backyard, then enjoy drinks on the home's lovely raised deck.
Other features include refinished hard wood floors, stained glass transoms, tin ceilings, basement laundry and gas steam heat.
This house offers room to grow! Renovate or move right in to combine an income-producing investment with a lovely home and substantial outdoor space.
The house has large closets and a full basement for storage. Only two blocks to the Carroll St F/G, Citi Bike and Carroll Park.
Zoned for PS 58. Close to all the great local restaurants such as Frankie's, Marco Polo and Avlee plus wonderful shops like Caputo's, French Tart and Trader Joe's and the Carroll Park Farmers Market
Listing History for 245 President Street
Now
09/20/2021
$3,250,000
Sold and Closed by Dena Driver
Brown Harris Stevens
04/30/2021
Contract Signed by Dena Driver
Brown Harris Stevens
Building Details for 245 President Street
OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1899
Floors/Apts3/3
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
Carroll St
0.17 miles
Bergen St
0.43 miles
Citi Bike
Clinton St & Union St
0.08 miles
1 Pl & Clinton St
0.13 miles
Carroll Gardens | Brooklyn
Quick Profile
Filled with charming churches, whose ringing bells punctuate the days, together with quirky boutiques, trendy bars, Italian bakeries, and restaurants featuring a wide variety of cuisines, with an emphasis on traditional Italian cuisine, Carroll Gardens maintains a sense of Old World charm. While most of the restaurants are small and family-owned, there are Michelin-rated restaurants for those special date nights. Abundant coffee shops and bakeries ensure you are never far from a tasty pastry and your next cup of joe.
Unlike many neighborhoods, Carroll Gardens has an impressive array of grocery stores, including the popular Court Street Grocers. While Carroll Park is the main green space, located in the heart of the neighborhood, there are other parks, such as the Brooklyn Bridge Park, Cadman Plaza Park, and Van Voorhees Playground, all within easy walking distance.
Court and Smith Streets are the main commercial areas, packed with bakeries, intimate bars, unique boutiques, and small mom-and-pop Italian cafes, many with sidewalk or patio seating. Court Street has most of the older businesses that have operated for generations in the same location. Smith Street has more trendy establishments.
If you are looking for a neighborhood that is quieter and less congested, Carroll Gardens might be a perfect fit. It is a great place to raise a family, with good schools and safe streets. It is the type of place where you will know the names of your neighbors and the owners of the shops and restaurants you frequent. It is a great walkable neighborhood for retirees, and an easy commute into the city for young professionals. The streets are shady and tree-lined, and many feature brownstones and townhouses that sport sizeable front gardens, adding to the natural charm of the neighborhood.
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OLR ID: 79929TH
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