285 Empire Boulevard
Description
The renovated kitchen includes high-end appliances, and leads to a formal dining room with a door to your private backyard. The sunny, south-facing living...Welcome to 285 Empire Blvd, a charming single-family townhouse on the border between Crown Heights and Prospect-Lefferts Gardens. This exquisite property spans 1,466 square feet and offers a thoughtful layout with two spacious bedrooms, two elegantly renovated bathrooms, and a total of seven rooms, ideal for contemporary living and entertaining.
The renovated kitchen includes high-end appliances, and leads to a formal dining room with a door to your private backyard. The sunny, south-facing living room features bay windows to let in the springtime sunshine.
A center stair off the den leads upstairs to two bedrooms separated by a home office, with a full bath.
The English basement is finished with a kitchenette and half bath, ideal for home office or rec room use.
You're so close to all of Central Brooklyn's greatest attractions, including the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Brooklyn Museum, and, of course, Prospect Park, with easy access to the 2/5 and B/Q/S trains. Notable nearby restaurants like Agi's Counter, The Bobbed Bandit, Trove, and Camillo ensure you'll never want for places for weekend brunch a night out - or how about an Italian breakfast or aperitivo at Bomberino?
Whether you're seeking a cozy retreat or a vibrant living space, 285 Empire Blvd offers the ideal setting. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this beautiful townhouse your new home.
Note: Tenant in place through July 31; showing by appointment only (minimum 24 hours' notice).
Listing Agent
![Barbara Ann Rogers]()
barbara.ann.rogers@compass.comP: (718)-664-8434
Amenities
- Crown Mouldings
- Decorative Mouldings
- Built-Ins
- Columns
- Private Entrance
- Hardwood Floors
- Bay Windows
- Washer / Dryer
Property Details for 285 Empire Boulevard
| Status | Permanently Off Market |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | - |
| Taxes | $390 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 7.0 |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1915 |
| Lot Size | 825 SF / 17' x 100' |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
285 Empire Blvd
Location
Building Information for 285 Empire Boulevard
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$9,139 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$8,749
$390
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1Property History for 285 Empire Boulevard
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2017 | Sold Manual | $975,000 |
| 06/22/2017 | $975,000 | |
| 04/05/2017 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 04/04/2017 | Contract Out Manual | — |
| 02/27/2017 | Listed (Active) Manual | $975,000 |
| 09/02/2016 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | $995,000 |
| 09/02/2016 | Listed (Active) Manual | $995,000 |
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Public Records for 285 Empire Boulevard
Schools near 285 Empire Boulevard
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Ms 61 Gladstone H Atwell Public6 to 8 | ||
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School Public6 to 12 | ||
ASPIRATIONS DIPLOMA PLUS HIGH SCHOOL Public9 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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