Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,920,000
3 beds1,465 sqft

281 Adelphi Street, Unit 2, Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Building Info: 281 Adelphi St, 3 stories, Built 1871
Co-opProperty Type
1871Year Built
$1,311/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$1,600/moMaintenance
Pets welcomePet policy

Description

This prime Fort Greene, 1500 SF three bedroom duplex has it all. The parlor floor living/dining space has 14ft ceilings, a full bath and a sunny eat-in kitchen overlooking your own deck with stairs to a spacious backyard. Upstairs are three bedrooms, including the master bedroom with ensuite bath and walk in closet. Refinished hardwood floors and expansive windows throughout, as well as storage in the basement. The apartment is walking distance to restaurants, shops and nightlife on DeKalb Avenue...This prime Fort Greene, 1500 SF three bedroom duplex has it all. The parlor floor living/dining space has 14ft ceilings, a full bath and a sunny eat-in kitchen overlooking your own deck with stairs to a spacious backyard. Upstairs are three bedrooms, including the master bedroom with ensuite bath and walk in closet. Refinished hardwood floors and expansive windows throughout, as well as storage in the basement. The apartment is walking distance to restaurants, shops and nightlife on DeKalb Avenue and Fulton Street, steps to Fort Greene Park and a stone's throw to the C and G subway lines as well as Atlantic Terminal and the Barclays Center.
Listing closed: 06/03/2019 12:00 AM

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,975,000

Avg days on market

38

Sale-to-list ratio

98.0%

Brooklyn, NY

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Amenities

  • Primary Ensuite
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Crown Mouldings
  • Spiral Staircase
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Oversized Windows

Location

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$12,491 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,891

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,600

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Property Information for 281 Adelphi Street, Unit 2

Property Details

  • Min. Down Pymt: 15%
  • Total Rooms: 5.0
  • MLS Type: Co-op
  • County: Kings County
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 3%

Building Information

  • Building/Complex: 281 Adelphi St
  • Floor: 2
  • Stories: 3
  • Residences: 5
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Pet Policy Details: Pets ok upon board approval
  • Year Built: 1871
  • Building Age: Pre-war
  • Building Type: Lowrise

Property History for 281 Adelphi Street, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jun 4, 2019

Sold

Manual

$1,850,000
——
Jun 3, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2019060300967001

$1,920,000
—
Mar 24, 2019

Contract Signed

Manual

—
——
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/04/2019

Sold

Manual

$1,850,000
06/03/2019

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2019060300967001

$1,920,000
03/24/2019

Contract Signed

Manual

—

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Public Records for 281 Adelphi Street, Unit 2

Taxable Value

Land

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Additions

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Total-

Home Facts

APN

3021040020

Schools near 281 Adelphi Street, Unit 2

This home is within New York City Geographic District #13.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 20 Clinton Hill
PublicPK to 5

Ms 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center
Public6 to 8

Brooklyn Technical High School
Public9 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 281 Adelphi Street, Unit 2, Fort Greene
$1,920,000
3
1,465
–
$900,000
–
–
–
–
$500,000
–
–
–
–
$1,050,000
1
1
3,200
–
$5,350,000
8
5,720
1,980
$2,575,000
–
–
2,610
–

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