Updated a year ago
Sold
15 Rooms6 Beds2.5 Baths5,540 Square FeetSingle Family
$5,995,000
floors / apts5 / 1
Lot Size20'x100'
Built Size20'x50'
ZoneR7B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$17,448
Price Per SF
$1,082
This property was sold for $5,850,000 on 05/01/25.
Listing Features
- Architectural Dtls
- Original Details
Outdoor space and views
- Garden [20'x38']
Building Amenities
- Garden
- Laundry Room
Property Description for 56 8th Ave
56 8th Avenue
A romantic mansion with all the modern amenities.
Perfectly placed on one of the most picturesque blocks in Northern Park Slope, the "Murphy Mansion" exemplifies the artistic heritage and cultural fabric of this storied neighborhood. Standing a full 5 stories with its meticulously maintained original details, this residence is a testament to the opulent history of the neighborhood.
Built circa 1885, this gracious and grand townhome boasts six bedrooms, two full and two 1/2 bathrooms, a top-of-the-line custom kitchen, a perennial garden, a gas burning fireplace, original mahogany woodwork throughout and a stunning stained-glass atrium.
Original Victorian detail abounds with entry pier mirror, Jefferson shutters throughout, 6 decorative fireplaces and 1 gas fireplace all featuring original millwork, sliding bookcase and Lincrusta wallpaper that carries you up the staircase to the private bedroom quarters. The expansive primary suite, featuring pass-through closets and a sitting room, is a perfect respite from a day's work. On the next two floors, you will find 4 additional bedrooms adorned by the over-sized jaw-dropping stained glass atrium that elegantly filters in the natural light from above. All of these exquisite features have been meticulously maintained, but there is no shortage of modern luxuries: new mini split HVAC system throughout, new solar panels on the roof, Lutron lighting throughout and a screening room. The beautifully appointed eat-in kitchen features a Viking range, Viking wine fridge, a new Dacor refrigerator, quartz countertops and a Franke farmhouse sink with laundry room nearby in a two-story extension.
Whether cozying up by the fireplace or dining al-fresco under the stars in the perennial garden, this is truly a house for all seasons.
Ideally situated near glorious Prospect Park, local transportation, the Saturday farmers market, the Brooklyn Museum, the Barclays Center and all of the wonderful things that make Park Slope, Brooklyn home.
A romantic mansion with all the modern amenities.
Perfectly placed on one of the most picturesque blocks in Northern Park Slope, the "Murphy Mansion" exemplifies the artistic heritage and cultural fabric of this storied neighborhood. Standing a full 5 stories with its meticulously maintained original details, this residence is a testament to the opulent history of the neighborhood.
Built circa 1885, this gracious and grand townhome boasts six bedrooms, two full and two 1/2 bathrooms, a top-of-the-line custom kitchen, a perennial garden, a gas burning fireplace, original mahogany woodwork throughout and a stunning stained-glass atrium.
Original Victorian detail abounds with entry pier mirror, Jefferson shutters throughout, 6 decorative fireplaces and 1 gas fireplace all featuring original millwork, sliding bookcase and Lincrusta wallpaper that carries you up the staircase to the private bedroom quarters. The expansive primary suite, featuring pass-through closets and a sitting room, is a perfect respite from a day's work. On the next two floors, you will find 4 additional bedrooms adorned by the over-sized jaw-dropping stained glass atrium that elegantly filters in the natural light from above. All of these exquisite features have been meticulously maintained, but there is no shortage of modern luxuries: new mini split HVAC system throughout, new solar panels on the roof, Lutron lighting throughout and a screening room. The beautifully appointed eat-in kitchen features a Viking range, Viking wine fridge, a new Dacor refrigerator, quartz countertops and a Franke farmhouse sink with laundry room nearby in a two-story extension.
Whether cozying up by the fireplace or dining al-fresco under the stars in the perennial garden, this is truly a house for all seasons.
Ideally situated near glorious Prospect Park, local transportation, the Saturday farmers market, the Brooklyn Museum, the Barclays Center and all of the wonderful things that make Park Slope, Brooklyn home.
Listing History for 56 8th Ave
Now
05/01/2025
$5,850,000
Sold and Closed by Jessica Buchman
Corcoran
2025
Building Details for 56 8th Ave
OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1885
Floors/Apts5/1
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
Grand Army Plaza
0.13 miles
7 Av
0.21 miles
Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum
0.47 miles
Bergen St
0.48 miles
Citi Bike
Plaza St West & Flatbush Ave
0.12 miles
Grand Army Plaza & Plaza St West
0.13 miles
Park Slope | Brooklyn
Quick Profile
Boasting beautiful tree-lined streets, brownstones and a range of activities for all age groups, Park Slope is consistently ranked as one of New York’s most desirable neighborhoods. Filled with lush parks and greenery, the neighborhood is also known for its rare combination of excellent public schools, award-winning restaurants, nightlife, small independently owned businesses and community gardens.
Situated at the western slope of Prospect Park, the neighborhood is divided into different sections: North Slope, Center Slope and South Slope. Depending on who you ask, of course, the definitions of where these borders end and begin may vary (is the divide between North and Center deemed Union Street, Garfield Place, 1st Street or 3rd Street? The one between Center and South 6th Street, 9th Street, 11th Street or 15th Street?).
Regardless of what part of the Slope you find yourself on, there’s no shortage of architectural beauty. From row houses to brownstones to mansions, the idyllic setting of the neighborhood is further enhanced by its Romanesque and Renaissance Revival styles. Case in point of this is also two of the area’s most well-known churches, Park Slope United Methodist Church and Saint Augustine Roman Catholic Church.
Revered for its family-friendly appeal, Park Slope is often regarded as one of the best places to raise a family in New York City. That said, it doesn’t mean that parents don’t know how to have a good time... a slew of bars constantly opening in the neighborhood ranging from the high-end cocktail saloon to the dive (well, by Park Slope standards, anyway).
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