197 Madison Street
Description
This truly move-in ready home features original oak floors throughout, while a central air system ensures effortless comfort in every season. Designer Le Grand switches add European sophistication, the verdant rear garden provides your own private oasis, and a finished basement...This is the Brooklyn home you have been waiting for: An immaculately maintained 4-story two-family townhouse on a beautiful tree-lined block, offering the perfect blend of luxurious owner living and smart investment income.
This truly move-in ready home features original oak floors throughout, while a central air system ensures effortless comfort in every season. Designer Le Grand switches add European sophistication, the verdant rear garden provides your own private oasis, and a finished basement comes equipped with extra recreational space, ample storage and a laundry room.
The parlor floor in the owner’s triplex features an airy great room that is perfect for entertaining. A stunning open floor plan connects living, dining, and culinary spaces that flow seamlessly onto an oversized deck. The showstopper kitchen centers on a massive island outfitted with custom German Bauformat cabinetry, striking surfaces, Tom Dixon lighting and top-tier Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances that will inspire your inner chef.
Two substantial bedrooms occupy the second story, each with ensuite bathrooms, finished with Bauformat vanities and polished Delta fittings. The entire top floor is devoted to an indulgent primary retreat flooded with skylight illumination, featuring a cozy sitting area, a vast walk-in closet, and a sumptuous five-piece bath with a poured concrete dual vanity, artisan lighting, double shower, and sculptural Woodbridge soaking tub.
The self-contained garden apartment delivers reliable rental income with its smartly designed one-bedroom, one-bath layout and open living area. The bedroom includes double closets and serene garden views, and an in unit washer-dryer, making it easy to attract quality tenants.
The location could not be better. You are steps from the vibrant dining and shopping scene along Bedford and Nostrand Avenues, a short stroll to trendy Tompkins Avenue and Herbert Von King Park, and convenient to the A/C/G trains for quick Manhattan commutes. This is your chance to own the complete package: a stunning home with income potential in one of Brooklyn’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
Listing Agent
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mariko.decouto@compass.comP: (646)-300-1630
Amenities
- Deck
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Walk Up
- Washer / Dryer
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Laundry in Building
- Central AC
- Dishwasher
- Formal Dining Room
- Powder Room
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Northern Exposure
- Southern Exposure
- Walk-in Closet
- Basement
- Soaking Tub
- Central Heating
- Contemporary
- Lowrise
- Tile Floors
Property Details for 197 Madison Street
| Status | Contract Signed |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 52 |
| Taxes | $747 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | 10% |
| Total Rooms | 8.0 |
| Property Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Single Family Townhouse |
| Year Built | 1899 |
| Lot Size | 1,600 SF / 16' x 100' |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
197 Madison St
Location
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Building Information for 197 Madison Street
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1Property History for 197 Madison Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 10/02/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,850,000 |
| 04/01/2021 | $2,320,000 | |
| 04/01/2021 | $2,320,000 +31.5% / yr | |
| 02/12/2021 | — | |
| 06/18/2020 | $2,320,000 | |
| 12/20/2018 | $1,242,265 +5.0% / yr | |
| 11/20/2006 | $690,000 +37.3% / yr | |
| 03/14/2006 | $555,000 +79.4% / yr | |
| 07/12/2005 | $375,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
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Schools near 197 Madison Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 10 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village PublicPK to 5 | ||
Restoration Academy Public6 to 8 | ||
Bedford Academy High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Brooklyn Academy High School Public10 to 12 |
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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