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489 Clinton Street
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn | 3rd Place & 4th Place
8 Rooms3 Beds2,016 Square FeetMulti-Family
$2,950,000
floors / apts3 / 2
Lot Size16'x66'
Built Size16'x42'
ZoneR6B
Building TypeHouse
RE Taxes$8,060
Price Per SF
$1,463
This property was sold for $3,150,000 on 10/07/22.
Outdoor space and views
- Garden [16'x23']
- Patio
Building Amenities
- Playroom
- Stoop Entry
Property Description for 489 Clinton Street
Please note: Showings begin Tuesday, September 6th.
489 Clinton Street is a rare Carroll Gardens residence, combining historic detail and carefully considered contemporary updates.Meticulous detail and thoughtful design are the hallmarks of the extensive renovation of this 16.5-foot-wide, approximately 2,500-square-foot home.
The classic parlor floor offers 11-foot-tall ceilings, wide plank oak floors and sumptuous millwork. With a traditional townhouse flow, original solid arched doors open from the central stair hall to a welcoming front parlor and dining room. A working gas fireplace with custom hearth divides these spaces. A set of pocket doors reveals the spacious kitchen with Carrera marble counter tops and tin backsplash which flows to the cozy breakfast nook. Next to the kitchen sits the guest half bathroom. This entire level provides an ideal layout for receiving and entertaining guests.
The light filled second floor of this charming townhome features the primary suite with windows overlooking the garden, walk in closet, custom bookshelves and en-suite skylit bathroom which also opens to the hall. The second bedroom faces west at perfect tree-line height while the adjacent windowed room makes for an adorable nursery, comfortable home office or cozy den.
On the garden level below, a guest bedroom, media space, kitchenette and laundry area (full size washer and dryer), in addition to a full marble bathroom with brass fixtures, open to a 400 square foot back garden. Outside features a patio for entertaining and room for landscaping and four-season plantings. Enjoy relaxing outdoor entertaining thanks to the comfortable seating area and convenient barbecue. Zoned as a two-family townhome, this level has the potential to be converted to a one bedroom, income producing apartment with forecourt entrance.
Lastly, full-height cellar offers additional storage. A new structural steel beam was added during the renovation to reinforce the property's foundation.
Located between 3rd and 4th Place, 489 Clinton Street is a stunning brownstone with high stoop entry, gorgeous custom mahogany front door, original marble entryway and a charming forecourt. Built in 1878 and fully renovated in 2016, this home is positioned on a tree-lined townhouse block in desirable Carroll Gardens. It is a short distance to countless restaurants (Lucali, Ugly Baby, Buttermilk Channel, Frankies 457 Spuntino, Court Street Grocers, Black Mountain Wine House, Pizza Moto, Bar Bruno, Gersi, & Avlee Greek Kitchen to name a few!), bakeries, boutiques, parks and playgrounds in addition to the Sunday farmer's market on Carroll Street. Close proximity to the F and G trains.
489 Clinton Street is a rare Carroll Gardens residence, combining historic detail and carefully considered contemporary updates.Meticulous detail and thoughtful design are the hallmarks of the extensive renovation of this 16.5-foot-wide, approximately 2,500-square-foot home.
The classic parlor floor offers 11-foot-tall ceilings, wide plank oak floors and sumptuous millwork. With a traditional townhouse flow, original solid arched doors open from the central stair hall to a welcoming front parlor and dining room. A working gas fireplace with custom hearth divides these spaces. A set of pocket doors reveals the spacious kitchen with Carrera marble counter tops and tin backsplash which flows to the cozy breakfast nook. Next to the kitchen sits the guest half bathroom. This entire level provides an ideal layout for receiving and entertaining guests.
The light filled second floor of this charming townhome features the primary suite with windows overlooking the garden, walk in closet, custom bookshelves and en-suite skylit bathroom which also opens to the hall. The second bedroom faces west at perfect tree-line height while the adjacent windowed room makes for an adorable nursery, comfortable home office or cozy den.
On the garden level below, a guest bedroom, media space, kitchenette and laundry area (full size washer and dryer), in addition to a full marble bathroom with brass fixtures, open to a 400 square foot back garden. Outside features a patio for entertaining and room for landscaping and four-season plantings. Enjoy relaxing outdoor entertaining thanks to the comfortable seating area and convenient barbecue. Zoned as a two-family townhome, this level has the potential to be converted to a one bedroom, income producing apartment with forecourt entrance.
Lastly, full-height cellar offers additional storage. A new structural steel beam was added during the renovation to reinforce the property's foundation.
Located between 3rd and 4th Place, 489 Clinton Street is a stunning brownstone with high stoop entry, gorgeous custom mahogany front door, original marble entryway and a charming forecourt. Built in 1878 and fully renovated in 2016, this home is positioned on a tree-lined townhouse block in desirable Carroll Gardens. It is a short distance to countless restaurants (Lucali, Ugly Baby, Buttermilk Channel, Frankies 457 Spuntino, Court Street Grocers, Black Mountain Wine House, Pizza Moto, Bar Bruno, Gersi, & Avlee Greek Kitchen to name a few!), bakeries, boutiques, parks and playgrounds in addition to the Sunday farmer's market on Carroll Street. Close proximity to the F and G trains.
Listing History for 489 Clinton Street
Now
10/10/2022
$3,150,000
Sold and Closed by Alexis Godley
Corcoran
09/15/2022
Contract Signed by Alexis Godley
Corcoran
Building Details for 489 Clinton Street
OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeHouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1899
Floors/Apts3/2
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
Carroll St
0.26 miles
Smith-9 Sts
0.42 miles
Citi Bike
Clinton St & 4 Place
0.05 miles
1 Pl & Clinton St
0.14 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: 87897TH
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