Welcome to 217 81st Street, a fully detached, move-in condition, 3bed/2.5bath brick house with parking and outdoor space in prime Bay Ridge!

This home features a sunny, South-facing living room with a gas fireplace and two walls of windows that provide abundant light throughout the day. The living room is open to the formal dining room and the windowed, renovated kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets, recessed lighting, and an island with bar stool seating. The rear of the first level houses a bonus home office/breakfast nook, a half-bath for convenience, and leads to the private backyard - which is perfect for entertaining or just relaxing after a long day.

A stairway off the dining room leads to the second floor, which features three bedrooms, a renovated bathroom, and a pull-down staircase to the attic for extra storage space. The primary bedroom has cathedral ceilings, plentiful closet space, and a terrace perfect for sipping your morning tea. The lower level of the home is fully finished and has high ceilings, a bathroom with a shower, a laundry room, and newly tiled porcelain floor.

Additional features include a shared driveway with a garage, central air conditioning, original hardwood floors with inlays, backyard pavers, and your very own Japanese maple tree. Ideally located on a tree-lined block and minutes from the shops and restaurants on third avenue and the subway into Manhattan, this home is a special find. Come see it today and make it yours in time to host a backyard BBQ this summer!