217 81 Street

217 81 St
Bay Ridge

$1,600,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,967 Sq. Ft.
$813 / Sq. Ft.
1,967
Sq. Ft.
$813
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 7/15/22
Sold 7/15/22
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Description

Welcome to 217 81st Street, a fully detached, move-in condition, 3bed/2.5bath brick house with parking and outdoor space in prime Bay Ridge! This home features a sunny, South-facing living room with a gas fireplace and two walls of windows that provide abundant light throughout the day. The living room is open to the formal dining room and the windowed, renovated kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets, recessed lighting, and an island with bar stool seating....Welcome to 217 81st Street, a fully detached, move-in condition, 3bed/2.5bath brick house with parking and outdoor space in prime Bay Ridge! This home features a sunny, South-facing living room with a gas fireplace and two walls of windows that provide abundant light throughout the day. The living room is open to the formal dining room and the windowed, renovated kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets, recessed lighting, and an island with bar stool seating. The rear of the first level houses a bonus home office/breakfast nook, a half-bath for convenience, and leads to the private backyard - which is perfect for entertaining or just relaxing after a long day. A stairway off the dining room leads to the second floor, which features three bedrooms, a renovated bathroom, and a pull-down staircase to the attic for extra storage space. The primary bedroom has cathedral ceilings, plentiful closet space, and a terrace perfect for sipping your morning tea. The lower level of the home is fully finished and has high ceilings, a bathroom with a shower, a laundry room, and newly tiled porcelain floor. Additional features include a shared driveway with a garage, central air conditioning, original hardwood floors with inlays, backyard pavers, and your very own Japanese maple tree. Ideally located on a tree-lined block and minutes from the shops and restaurants on third avenue and the subway into Manhattan, this home is a special find. Come see it today and make it yours in time to host a backyard BBQ this summer!

Amenities

  • Private Terrace
  • Common Outdoor Space
  • Attic
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Walk Up
  • Washer / Dryer Hookup
  • Laundry in Building
LISTING UPDATED: 02/07/2025 10:29 PM

Property Details for 217 81 Street

StatusSold
MLS IDRLS10783510
Days on Market105
Taxes-
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms8.0
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeSingle Family Townhouse
Year Built1925
Lot Size2,186 SF / 20' x 109'
CountyKings County

Building

217 81 St

1 Units2 StoriesBuilt in 1925
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Location

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Building Information for 217 81 Street

Stories2Year Built1925Building Size16' x 55'Building Sq. Ft1,760 SFLot Size2,186 SF / 20' x 109'Building Age-Building Type-

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Property Information for 217 81 Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Bay Ridge
  • Stories Total: 1
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1967.0
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingNo
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Good
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: WasherDryerAllowed
  • ElevatorsTotal: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitNo
  • Delivered Vacant: Yes

Property History for 217 81 Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jul 15, 2022

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10783510

$1,600,000—
Jul 15, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2022072600013001

$1,600,000

+6.4% / yr

Apr 1, 2022

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10783510

$1,399,000—
Jul 20, 2017

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10306421

$939,000—
Jun 10, 2013

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10467508

—
Jun 7, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2013061700119001

$907,000—
Jun 7, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2013061700119001

$907,000—
Oct 10, 2012

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10306421

$939,000—
Aug 2, 2012

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10467508

$939,000—
Nov 20, 2003

Sold

BKMLS #41384

$550,000——
Nov 20, 2003

Contract Signed

BKMLS #41384

——
Jul 8, 2003

Listed (Active)

BKMLS #41384

$595,000——
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/15/2022

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10783510

$1,600,000
07/15/2022

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2022072600013001

$1,600,000

+6.4% / yr

04/01/2022

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10783510

$1,399,000
07/20/2017

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10306421

$939,000
06/10/2013

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10467508

—
06/07/2013

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2013061700119001

$907,000
06/07/2013

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2013061700119001

$907,000
10/10/2012

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10306421

$939,000
08/02/2012

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10467508

$939,000
11/20/2003

Sold

BKMLS #41384

$550,000
11/20/2003

Contract Signed

BKMLS #41384

—
07/08/2003

Listed (Active)

BKMLS #41384

$595,000

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

Public Records for 217 81 Street

Taxable ValueLand$15,300Additions$62,880Total$78,180
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,376 SqFtLot Size2,187 SqFtYear Built1925ZoningR4AAPN3059870075

Schools near 217 81 Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District #20.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 185 Walter Kassenbrock
Public - K to 5
Madeleine Brennan School (The)
Public - 6 to 8
Fort Hamilton High School
Public - 9 to 12
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 185 Walter Kassenbrock
PublicK to 5

Madeleine Brennan School (The)
Public6 to 8

Fort Hamilton High School
Public9 to 12

High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology
Public9 to 12

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