Baths
2,520 Sq. Ft.
$462 / Sq. Ft.
2,520
Sq. Ft.
$462
per Sq. Ft.

Description

***BACK ON THE MARKET ***The Plethora of early 19th Century wood details within Residence 559 on Monroe Street is nothing short of spectacular. Do not hesitate to bring your contractor and architect to this Sun-Filled Southern Exposed diamond in the rough. This property is sure to garner tons of interest fast based on it’s upside potential. Residence 559 has an additional 1,480 unused buildable square footage which easily allows you to expand the scale of this 20 Foot Wide townhouse. This opulent...***BACK ON THE MARKET ***The Plethora of early 19th Century wood details within Residence 559 on Monroe Street is nothing short of spectacular. Do not hesitate to bring your contractor and architect to this Sun-Filled Southern Exposed diamond in the rough. This property is sure to garner tons of interest fast based on it’s upside potential. Residence 559 has an additional 1,480 unused buildable square footage which easily allows you to expand the scale of this 20 Foot Wide townhouse. This opulent home is ideally situated on a beautiful tree-lined block in the Historic Stuyvesant Heights section of Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn. Upon entering this stately homes embedded archway you are greeted by the exquisitely carved wooden parlor floors grand staircase. A majority of the original details remain intact, from the magnificent door hinges, fully operational window shutters to the intricate hardware. The living area of the parlor floor has an awe inspiring Pier Mirror along with breathtaking pocket doors. Original mantels abode throughout every floor. Contact us today to schedule a tour of this amazing property. Also be sure to ask us about the renovation mortgage loan options available for this property.

Listing Agents

Amenities

  • High Ceilings
  • Southern Exposure
  • Lowrise
LISTING UPDATED: 04/16/2018 11:38 AM

Property Details for 559 Monroe Street

StatusSold
MLS ID-
Days on Market56
Taxes$268 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms13.0
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeHouse/Building
Year Built1905
Lot Size2,000 SF / 20' x 100'
CountyKings County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

559 Monroe St

2 Units2 StoriesBuilt in 1905
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Building Information for 559 Monroe Street

Stories2Residences2Year Built1905Building Size20' x 42'Building Sq. Ft1,680 SFLot Size2,000 SF / 20' x 100'Building AgePre-warBuilding TypeTownhouse

Payment Calculator

$5,946 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,678

Property Taxes

$268

Maintenance/Common Charges

$0

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Property History for 559 Monroe Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Apr 26, 2022

Sold

Manual

$2,195,000
Mar 25, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2019032700556002

$2,100,000

+85.9% / yr

Feb 6, 2019

Contract Signed

Manual

Sep 27, 2018

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,195,000
Apr 14, 2018

Sold

Manual

$1,165,000
Apr 12, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2018041800607001

$1,165,000

+805.9% / yr

Feb 27, 2018

Contract Signed

Manual

Feb 22, 2018

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,300,000
Jan 11, 2018

Contract Signed

Manual

Nov 21, 2017

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,325,000
Nov 16, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2017112200940001

$480,000

-11.1% / yr

Apr 17, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2015042200996001

$650,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/26/2022

Sold

Manual

$2,195,000
03/25/2019

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2019032700556002

$2,100,000

+85.9% / yr

02/06/2019

Contract Signed

Manual

09/27/2018

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,195,000
04/14/2018

Sold

Manual

$1,165,000
04/12/2018

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2018041800607001

$1,165,000

+805.9% / yr

02/27/2018

Contract Signed

Manual

02/22/2018

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,300,000
01/11/2018

Contract Signed

Manual

11/21/2017

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,325,000
11/16/2017

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2017112200940001

$480,000

-11.1% / yr

04/17/2015

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2015042200996001

$650,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 559 Monroe Street

Taxable ValueLand$33,000Additions$61,500Total$94,500
Tax Record2025$7,318 ($610 / month) Tax Class1Tax Rate20.085%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,520 SqFtLot Size2,000 SqFtYear Built1905ZoningR6BAPN3016350063

Schools near 559 Monroe Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District #16.
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

Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid
Public6 to 8

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