489 Henry Street
Description
The open kitchen is the heart of the garden level, and includes custom lacquer and stainless...This four-story 1850’s townhouse has been completely renovated from top to bottom, and transformed into a stunning, unique single-family home. The focal point of this modern, open-concept house is a 20-foot-high open atrium with glass walls that slide open completely from wall to wall, seamlessly uniting the house with a stunning stone patio, lush backyard, and a separate guest house at the back of the property.
The open kitchen is the heart of the garden level, and includes custom lacquer and stainless steel cabinetry, an eight foot butcher block island with a stainless steel farmhouse sink, Viking range and Sub Zero refrigerator. Perfect for entertaining, the dramatic parlor floor overlooks the glass-walled atrium below, and features a wood burning fireplace. This level is accented by an exposed brick wall adjacent to a modern steel staircase. The third floor comprises luxurious master suite with a private terrace, sumptuous master bath with rain shower, custom-built dressing room, and separate den, home office or additional bedroom. The fourth floor has three spacious bedrooms, two full baths and a laundry room. Additional laundry is located in the 600-square-foot finished basement, which features ample storage and a versatile recreation area.
Completing this special property is a separate guest house, currently used as an office, featuring hickory flooring, recessed lighting and running water. On top of the elegance and beauty of this unique home, renters will enjoy green featured including a solar power system, sustainably-grown hickory floors throughout, low VOC premium paint and an Energy Star rated four-zone HVAC system.
489 Henry Street is the perfect backdrop to a dreamy Cobble Hill lifestyle. Stunning brownstone blocks, top restaurants and chic boutiques are the signature of this sought-after neighborhood and this home is right in the heart of everything.
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Maryanne Farrell
Listing Agent
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Melissa Tucker
Listing Agent
Amenities
- Private Terrace
- Patio
- Exposed Brick
- Fireplace
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Washer / Dryer
- Central AC
- Dishwasher
- Total Renovation
- Chef's Kitchen
- Walk-in Closet
- Full Basement
- Back Yard
Location
Property Information for 489 Henry Street
Property Details
- Available Date: 11/01/2018
- Lease Term: Lease Length Min/Max: 12-24 mo
- Total Rooms: 12.0
- Property Type: Townhouse
- Year Built: 1915
- Lot Size: 2,200 SF / 100' x 22'
- County: Kings County
Building Information
- Stories: 3
- Residences: 1
- Year Built: 1915
- Building Size: 48' x 22'
- Building Sq. Ft: 3,168 SF
- Lot Size: 2,200 SF / 100' x 22'
Property History for 489 Henry Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2018 | Rented Manual | $15,000 | — |
| Nov 2, 2018 | Listed (Active) Manual | — | |
| Oct 31, 2018 | Temporarily Off Market RLS RESO | — | |
| Oct 30, 2018 | Permanently Off Market RLS RESO | — | |
| Oct 30, 2018 | Temporarily Off Market RLS RESO | $17,500 | — |
| Jul 9, 2018 | Listed (Active) RLS RESO | $18,500 | — |
| May 7, 2018 | Rented RLS RESO | $25,000 | — |
| Mar 13, 2018 | Permanently Off Market RLS RESO | — | |
| Feb 23, 2018 | Listed (Active) RLS RESO | $17,500 | — |
| Feb 23, 2018 | Listed (Active) RLS RESO | $17,500 | — |
| Mar 3, 2017 | Rented RLS RESO | $17,500 | — |
| Feb 6, 2017 | Listed (Active) RLS RESO | $17,500 | — |
| May 16, 2016 | Rented RLS RESO | — | |
| May 16, 2016 | Listed (Active) RLS RESO | $16,500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2018 | Rented Manual | $15,000 |
| 11/02/2018 | Listed (Active) Manual | — |
| 10/31/2018 | Temporarily Off Market RLS RESO | — |
| 10/30/2018 | Permanently Off Market RLS RESO | — |
| 10/30/2018 | Temporarily Off Market RLS RESO | $17,500 |
| 07/09/2018 | Listed (Active) RLS RESO | $18,500 |
| 05/07/2018 | Rented RLS RESO | $25,000 |
| 03/13/2018 | Permanently Off Market RLS RESO | — |
| 02/23/2018 | Listed (Active) RLS RESO | $17,500 |
| 02/23/2018 | Listed (Active) RLS RESO | $17,500 |
| 03/03/2017 | Rented RLS RESO | $17,500 |
| 02/06/2017 | Listed (Active) RLS RESO | $17,500 |
| 05/16/2016 | Rented RLS RESO | — |
| 05/16/2016 | Listed (Active) RLS RESO | $16,500 |
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Schools near 489 Henry Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 29 John M Harrigan PublicPK to 5 | ||
School For International Studies Public6 to 12 | ||
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Brooklyn New School-PS 146 (The) PublicPK to 5 |
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