700 East 17th Street













Description
This light-filled, turnkey home retains pristine historic character throughout — stained glass windows, a floor-to-ceiling pier mirror, beamed ceilings, dramatic original moldings, and bay windows on all sides — while offering the open layout today’s homeowner desires. The parlor...Built by acclaimed architect Benjamin Driesler in 1903, 700 E. 17th Street sits on a 5,500 sq ft corner lot and has been painstakingly restored by the current owners to blend modern features with stunning original detail.
This light-filled, turnkey home retains pristine historic character throughout — stained glass windows, a floor-to-ceiling pier mirror, beamed ceilings, dramatic original moldings, and bay windows on all sides — while offering the open layout today’s homeowner desires. The parlor floor flows beautifully for entertaining, with a large eat-in kitchen, top-of-the-line appliances, a windowed powder room, central air, two living rooms, and a formal dining room. Upstairs are 6 well-proportioned bedrooms, including a sprawling primary suite with ensuite spa bath and walk-in custom closet. The lower level features a spacious in-law suite with a separate entrance. Outside, a landscaped garden and extensive wrap-around porch create a serene private oasis.
A rare opportunity to own a grand Ditmas Park Queen Anne single-family home in the Fiske Terrace–Midwood Park Historic District, ideally situated on one of the neighborhood’s most bucolic corners along the Flatbush Malls. Steps from great amenities and the B/Q express at Newark Plaza
Listing Agent
Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Private Yard
- Porch
- Decorative Fireplace
- Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Decorative Mouldings
- Built-Ins
- Columns
- Private Entrance
- Hardwood Floors
- Parquet Floors
- Oversized Windows
- Washer / Dryer
- Laundry in Building
- Central AC
- Window AC Installed
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Double Oven
- Foyer
- Library / Den
- Renovated Kitchen and Bath
- Chef's Kitchen
- Marble Bathroom
- Granite Bathroom
- Double Sink Bathroom
- Recessed Lighting
- Chandeliers
- Skylight
- Custom Closet
- Voice Intercom
- Curved Stairs
- Double Staircase
- Separate Vanities
- Steam Shower
- Full Basement
- Carpet Floors
- Gas Heat
- Corner Lot
- Detached
- House
- Lowrise
- On-site Parking
- Intercom
- Security System
Property Details for 700 East 17th Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 29 |
| Taxes | $850 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 10.0 |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1915 |
| Lot Size | 5,500 SF |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2% |
Location
Building Information for 700 East 17th Street
Payment Calculator
$15,774 per month
30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest
$14,924
$850
$0
Property History for 700 East 17th Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,995,000 | — |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — | |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — | |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — | |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — | |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,250,000 | — |
| Nov 2, 2022 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — | |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,499,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,995,000 |
| 08/05/2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 03/06/2024 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 06/16/2023 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 06/16/2023 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 03/13/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,250,000 |
| 11/02/2022 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 07/29/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,499,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 700 East 17th Street
Schools near 700 East 17th Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 315 PublicPK to 5 | ||
Jhs 62 Ditmas Public6 to 8 | ||
Midwood High School Public9 to 12 | ||
School Of Science And Technology PublicPK to 5 |
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.

Neighborhood Map and Transit
Similar Homes
Explore Nearby Homes
- Central Brooklyn Homes for Sale
- Ditmas Park Homes for Sale
- East Midwood Homes for Sale
- Fiske Terrace Homes for Sale
- Gravesend Homes for Sale
- Kensington Homes for Sale
- Manhattan Terrace Homes for Sale
- Mapleton Homes for Sale
- Midwood Homes for Sale
- Midwood Manor Homes for Sale
- Midwood Park Homes for Sale
- Ocean Parkway Homes for Sale
- Southern Brooklyn Homes for Sale
- South Midwood Homes for Sale
- Southwestern Brooklyn Homes for Sale
- New York Homes for Sale
- Brooklyn Homes for Sale
- Queens Homes for Sale
- Staten Island Homes for Sale
- Bayonne Homes for Sale
- Jersey City Homes for Sale
- Manhattan Homes for Sale
- Hoboken Homes for Sale
- Newark Homes for Sale
- Weehawken Homes for Sale
- Union City Homes for Sale
- Elizabeth Homes for Sale
- Middletown Homes for Sale
- Kearny Homes for Sale
- North Bergen Homes for Sale
- 11229 Homes for Sale
- 11210 Homes for Sale
- 11218 Homes for Sale
- 11223 Homes for Sale
- 11226 Homes for Sale
- 11204 Homes for Sale
- 11234 Homes for Sale
- 11219 Homes for Sale
- 11203 Homes for Sale
- 11214 Homes for Sale
- 11228 Homes for Sale
- 11215 Homes for Sale
- 11220 Homes for Sale
- 11235 Homes for Sale
- 11225 Homes for Sale
No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.
This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. ©2026 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., All rights reserved. The source of the displayed data is either the property owner or public record provided by non-governmental third parties. It is believed to be reliable but not guaranteed. This information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the IDX Program of OneKey® MLS. Information Copyright 2026, OneKey® MLS. All data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties. See Terms of Service for additional restrictions. Compass · Tel: 212-913-9058 · New York, NY Listing information for certain New York City properties provided courtesy of the Real Estate Board of New York’s Residential Listing Service (the "RLS"). The information contained in this listing has not been verified by the RLS and should be verified by the consumer. The listing information provided here is for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial use. Retransmission, redistribution or copying of this listing information is strictly prohibited except in connection with a consumer's consideration of the purchase and/or sale of an individual property. This listing information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. ©2026 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., all rights reserved. This information is not guaranteed, should be independently verified and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Offers of compensation set forth here are for other RLSParticipants only and may not reflect other agreements between a consumer and their broker.©2026 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., All rights reserved.














1