House of the Day: 173 Crown Street
This old brick house at 173 Crown Street in Crown Heights hit the market a year ago with Corcoran at an asking price of $799,000; by October the price had been reduced to $649,000. Then early last month, Brown Harris Stevens took over the listing and raised the price back up to $789,000. Last week,…
This old brick house at 173 Crown Street in Crown Heights hit the market a year ago with Corcoran at an asking price of $799,000; by October the price had been reduced to $649,000. Then early last month, Brown Harris Stevens took over the listing and raised the price back up to $789,000. Last week, the price was reduced again to $739,000. Sounds to us like an offer in the high $600’s would get this done. It’s a charming house. Any takers?
173 Crown Street [Brown Harris Stevens] GMAP P*Shark
Don’t bite my head off. Am I the only one who finds that kind of paneling a little oppressive?
So, needs new kitchen, and probably a bunch of other things, mechanical and cosmetic .. . .
But this is the right size for me. Perfect. And could have a studio in the garage. Maybe. Sometimes garages are just too dark and awful without renovations, plus would need heat .. . . ok, just thinking out loud.
But, oneeasternparkway, you say a funny thing: “I would be uncomfortable paying over 400k for it. that might not be realistic, but that’s around what it’s worth…” By “worth” you mean worth it to YOU, right? What you’d be willing to pay given that you assume you’d probably have to put something like $100,000 into it? Otherwise, why would you say it’s probably unrealistic if you think that’s what it’s worth in right now in the market?
When this was on the Open House Picks, I was going to check it out just to see the paneling in the dining room, but I didn’t make it. Looks gorgeous. Nice block, quiet neighborhood that doesn’t get much attention, except for being cursed for being Crown Heights South. I like it over there, and if someone could get a nice one family for a good price, I think they would be very happy there. The garage is a great perk. I’ve noticed that some people, car-less I guess, have let some of the garages in that part of town fall in, or get totally unsafe. Bad move. In this day and age, a driveway and garage are gold. Maintain ’em, improve them. If you don’t have a car, turn them into a summer dining room, a studio, workroom or office, or kid’s playhouse. I would love to have a big ol garage.
I think high 6’s would do it, unless there are big issues not known here, and low 6’s if it seems that plumbing and electric are obviously toast.
I’m confused. If they were asking 649 last year, why on earth would I offer anything in the “high $600s”
I dont know a thing about the area. Charming house tho.
looks very nice to me. Beautiful dining room.
I saw the house a few weeks back.
would take a lot of work–kitchen and basements are in bad shape, and wouldn’t be surprised if there were electrical/heating issues.
the front room is nice but fairly small. Upstairs also feels very small, though seller is not helping things by cramming king sized beds into every room.
the backyard is nice. small deck, decent sized yard and then two car garage. and the block seems very well maintained.
but the house would need a lot of work–the agent estimated around 60k, I think more, unless you knew what you were doing and could do some yourself.
overall, given the location (and I live in and like the nabe, so not biased) I’d say they’re asking way too much.
I would be uncomfortable paying over 400k for it. that might not be realistic, but that’s around what it’s worth…
The exterior picture indicates that it’s fully attached.
The floor plan indicates the garage is behind the house.
How does one access it?
Drat! Why couldn’t it have one more floor and be a two-family?!?!? I would have checked it out.
That paneling is niiiii-i-ce! And the china cabinets on either side of the window, sweet.
The garage will sell the house.
That is a rare amenity in old horse and buggy Brooklyn.
I find this house very appealing from what I can see. I know nothing about the neighborhood or comps, but if I were in the market would definitely check it out.