House of the Day: Clinton Hill Woodframe Lovely
Wearing our Clinton Hill bias on our chest, we have to say that we like the looks of this 25-foot-wide Civil War-era woodframe house. This place is located within throwing distance of all the Pratt-related mansions on Clinton Avenue and just a few blocks from Fort Greene park. The original details appear to be intact…
Wearing our Clinton Hill bias on our chest, we have to say that we like the looks of this 25-foot-wide Civil War-era woodframe house. This place is located within throwing distance of all the Pratt-related mansions on Clinton Avenue and just a few blocks from Fort Greene park. The original details appear to be intact (though perhaps in need of a tune-up). There’s no square footage given, but the house is only three stories and looks to have a deep front yard, so it’s probably not more than about 3,000 square feet or so, maybe a little less. Nevertheless, it’s rare to find something at this price ($1.25 million) in such a prime part of Clinton Hill these days. We think it’ll go fast, probably above ask, unless there’s some catch we’re unaware of.
Clinton Avenue [Corcoran] GMAP
to the previous anon- no need to get personal about clinton hillbilly. we make harmlessly snarky asides now & then- as you’ve demonstrated. and if you have something specific to say abt his/her crown heights foray, you can either a) say it in a way that all of us can hear ir or b) keep it to yrself.
Hey, Clinton Hillbilly: judging from your ongoing astute Brownstoner commentary, you must be a real, and lively asset to the neigh. Are you a writer in your prof life? Whatever…keep those witty, right-on observations coming..
(we exchanged back and forth comments earlier this summer, by the way: re the Crown Heights house you almost bought–and which finally closed–by the hardest but that’s an off the record story–last week)
“why would you get a large home equity loan a month ago and then turn around and sell the place?”
Maybe they have already moved, and took out the home equity loan to finance the purchase of the new house/apt.
I agree, it isn’t really any of our business, but Property Shark is very seductive. Is there any way of finding out when the last sale was, and for how much? Or do they only provide the mortgage info?
I actually meant home equity loan: but why would you get a large home equity loan a month ago and then turn around and sell the place?
But, really, in the long and short haul, it’s none of our business. The place looks great, even if it is , in reality, a shade too good to be true. May the best aspiring homesteader win!
“a fire sale due to (mortgage) buyer’s regret?”
I don’t think so — according to Property Shark, there’s been a phone number listed in the owner’s last name since 1980. More likely it’s been in the family for years, probably bought it for $50,000, and they’re raking in $1m+ already, no need to be too greedy about it and risk having the house sit on the market.
As to the mortgage, it looks like a home equity loan to me.
Aha — clearly a case of celebrities bringing down property values.
Agreed: this adorable/charming/beguiling classic front-porch frame does seem to be listed at an instant sale price.
Check out Property Shark: the owner appears to have taken out a large mortgage recently; could this be a fire sale due to (mortgage) buyer’s regret? : or check out what the next door neighbor has to say: on the left, at 266, that would be Rosie Perez.
Intriguing listing, does seem too good to be true (especially since JM is the listing agent). But then again, frame houses are never worth as much as brownstones. Four stories, move in condition, cool porch, great location, 2 rentals, nice yard–please, someone go see this house!
propshark says 25×40′ – and 4300sqft.