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240 Carroll Street, 1
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn | Smith Street & Court Street
6 Rooms2 Beds2 Baths2,146 Square FeetCondo
$1,995,000
Common Charges$666
RE Taxes$1
Price Per SF
$930
This property was sold for $2,027,500 on 08/01/16.
Listing Features
- Duplex
- Entry Foyer
- Family Room
- Floor-Through
- Full Floor
- Ground Floor
- Home Office
- Library / Den
- Original Details
- Walk-in Closet
- Washer / Dryer
- New Windows
- Dishwasher
- Open Kitchen
- S Steel Appliances
- En Suite Bathroom
Outdoor space and views
- Garden
- Patio
- Garden Views
- Park Views
- East Exposure
- North Exposure
- South Exposure
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
- Garden
- Storage
Policies
- Pets Allowed
- Pieds A Terre Ok
Property Description for 240 Carroll Street, 1
A true home, this apartment is the perfect combination of all you have been looking for – the best location in Carroll Gardens, situated directly on Carroll Park. Within a 25 foot wide turn of the century brownstone, this oversized 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo has lovely prewar charm with a timeless and tasteful renovation, a sunny private garden, huge kitchen, tons of storage, central air, washer/dryer and so much more.
Enter through your own private under stoop entrance and leave your shoes in your entry foyer or in the sizeable coat closet. Proceed down the hall to find the heart of the home - a quiet, spacious and sun filled living space centered on your lovely private garden. A huge top of the line kitchen with professional grade Viking range, stainless steel appliances and limestone counters, opens into a separate dining area. The large and bright south facing living room leads out into this beautifully landscaped private yard with dining area and gorgeous magnolia and lilac trees. The gracious master bedroom features a classic mint condition en suite bath as well as a huge walk-in closet. The second bedroom is located off the living area, just across from the second full bath and features south and east exposures into the garden.
Downstairs you will find a fully finished family room with custom built-ins and a separate office area. Cozy and quiet, the perfect TV room, guest space, or man cave. Through another door is an enormous storage unit private to the apartment. This apartment also has additional storage space available in the building's basement and full size stacked washer dryer. J-51 tax abatement in effect until 2022. The building was gut renovated and converted to a 4-unit condo in 2006. Steps from all of the best restaurants and shopping in Brooklyn.
Enter through your own private under stoop entrance and leave your shoes in your entry foyer or in the sizeable coat closet. Proceed down the hall to find the heart of the home - a quiet, spacious and sun filled living space centered on your lovely private garden. A huge top of the line kitchen with professional grade Viking range, stainless steel appliances and limestone counters, opens into a separate dining area. The large and bright south facing living room leads out into this beautifully landscaped private yard with dining area and gorgeous magnolia and lilac trees. The gracious master bedroom features a classic mint condition en suite bath as well as a huge walk-in closet. The second bedroom is located off the living area, just across from the second full bath and features south and east exposures into the garden.
Downstairs you will find a fully finished family room with custom built-ins and a separate office area. Cozy and quiet, the perfect TV room, guest space, or man cave. Through another door is an enormous storage unit private to the apartment. This apartment also has additional storage space available in the building's basement and full size stacked washer dryer. J-51 tax abatement in effect until 2022. The building was gut renovated and converted to a 4-unit condo in 2006. Steps from all of the best restaurants and shopping in Brooklyn.
Listing History for 240 Carroll Street, 1
Now
08/01/2016
$2,027,500
Sold and Closed by Lindsay Barrett
Compass
06/03/2016
Contract Signed by Lindsay Barrett
Compass
Building Details for 240 Carroll Street
OwnershipCondo
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1900
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts5/4
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
Carroll St
0.03 miles
Bergen St
0.45 miles
Smith-9 Sts
0.49 miles
Citi Bike
Carroll St & Smith St
0.03 miles
Smith St & 3 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: 317456
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