494 Monroe Street
Description
FLEXIBILITY/ INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IS KEY! This 3-story property is built 19'x40' and lot dimensions are 19'x100', with an estimated total 2,280 sq. ft. However, with an FAR of 2, there's additional build-able 1520 square footage available to expand on the property. (Please consult an architect). Unfinished basement has external stairway and would make an excellent recreational room for a potential triplex.
Owner Garden level is spacious, featuring a your modern open eat-in kitchen, where you be able to share quality time cooking /family style, and still chat away with your guest in the warmth of your living room. Spiral staircase is located in the middle, and leads you to the privacy of the bedrooms. Three spacious bedrooms with your second full bathroom is located on this level. There is also a straight stairway in the hallway to access the bedroom level. Backyard has been thoughtfully landscape with tall pine trees offering shade and privacy to enjoy your raised decked lounging area.
While this once primarily residential neighborhood still maintains its intimate charm, several excellent restaurants, coffee shops, wine bars and art galleries, such as Zagat rated Peaches, Saraghina, Do or Dine, Besos offer excellent dining experiences. Located a short walk to the A/C subways, Manhattan is just a 20 minute ride away. As well as Citi bike station just down the block !!
Listing Agents
![Claudia Caicedo]()
claudia.caicedo@compass.comP: (917)-435-5554
![Fouad Rahmé]()
fouad.rahme@compass.comP: (646)-207-6081
Amenities
- Private Yard
- Patio
- Fence
- Barbecue Area
- Decorative Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Spiral Staircase
- Hardwood Floors
Property Details for 494 Monroe Street
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 232 |
| Taxes | $300 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 9.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | House/Building |
| Year Built | 1905 |
| Lot Size | 1,900 SF / 19' x 100' |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2% |
Building
494 Monroe St
Location
Sold By Compass
Building Information for 494 Monroe Street
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$6,392 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$6,092
$300
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1Property History for 494 Monroe Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2022 | Price Change Manual | $1,300,000 |
| 12/02/2020 | Sold Manual | $1,250,000 |
| 11/23/2020 | $1,250,000 | |
| 09/09/2020 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 06/04/2020 | Price Change Manual | $1,300,000 |
| 10/19/2019 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,450,000 |
| 10/09/2019 | Permanently Off Market Manual | $1,599,000 |
| 07/12/2019 | $1,825,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 494 Monroe Street
Schools near 494 Monroe Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell PublicPK to 8 | ||
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance Public9 to 12 | ||
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology Public6 to 8 | ||
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur Public6 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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