House of the Day: 240 Dean Street
Unlike many under-the-radar brokers, Precious Properties has done a very nice job with the photos in this listing for 240 Dean Street in Boerum Hill. Nonetheless, we continue to be amazed that sellers opt for the inferior marketing reach of outfits like this. After all, it’s our job to keep an eye out for listings…
Unlike many under-the-radar brokers, Precious Properties has done a very nice job with the photos in this listing for 240 Dean Street in Boerum Hill. Nonetheless, we continue to be amazed that sellers opt for the inferior marketing reach of outfits like this. After all, it’s our job to keep an eye out for listings like this and it us over a month to come across this one. The two-family Victorian hit the market in mid-April with a price tag of $1,595,000 and was reduced last week to $1,499,000. While a little on the narrow side, we were positively impressed with the condition and aesthetics of the interiors. We’d think this would be attracting interest at this level. Is it a matter of low visibility or are we being overly optimistic about the price?
240 Dean Street [Precious Properties] GMAP P*Shark
This listing is beautifully done and highlights the unique selling point of this house, which is its architectural distinction. It sounds like the broker loves old houses and knows a lot about them, especially if she’s offering pop quizzes on architectural history.
As long as the broker puts the listing on the MLS, the NYT, and Craigslist, you get the same exposure regardless of who you list with. Only Corcoran gets more exposure, with its highly trafficked Web site. If you list with a broker with a neighborhood specialty, such as Kevin Carberry, you will get buyers who are looking in a specific area.
The only brokers to avoid are ones like Fillmore, which can’t put up a good listing or easily pass on messages. (Fillmore has some great brokers, but the listing format is so bad it discourages buyers.)
I agree, mopar…I was guessing 1860s-1870s. It’s very similar in style to a house I had in Chicago which was built in 1875, right after the 1871 fire.
Even though ad gives 1910 DOB age, first photo caption says “House is listed in AIA guide to NYC as an architectural classic of 1858 Victorian cottage style.”
Looks like a variation on Carpenter Gothic to me. Sure is special.
I don’t think you get a renovated (and nicely done) house around this area for any $1.2-$1.3 price range.
I think if used a real broker – would get current asking.
Subtract 75k for not using one.
This would also be my preferred location if I were to move from Bed Stuy…close to all the restaurants on Atlantic/Smith/Court and the A train at Hoyt/Schermerhorn. Ideal.
The neighborhood is about $700k more than a comparable nice house in Bed Stuy…..that’s a lot of car rides at $13 each, 53,846 to be exact!!!!
I’ve seen this house. It’s really special, but it would be much, much better as a 1 family. There is something odd about the separation into 2 units. It needs a feng-shui reorganization. It’s too bad, because otherwise it has wonderful charm and details.
Doesn’t this lot also have the empty space next door? Maybe that belongs to the twin house.
This is a fascinating comparison with the South Oxford house yesterday — narrow houses that are nicely done, yet the consensus seems much stronger for this house than the South Oxford (even if the other one is arguably in a better school zone). Anyone want to guess why? Is it just the rental income?
It’s lovely and think it will get close to what we’re averaging here on brownstoner. Only quibble is the tile in the bath isn’t consonant with the fixtures, but big whoop.
Re: big vs smaller brokers – I’m sure sellers have a reason for going with them. Go underdog brokers! Why is a mom and pop store good, but mom and pop broker frowned on? At least they seem to be a local outfit, unlike that big lummox, Corcoran.
johnife…i bet the same guy restored and owns both houses. Seems that the other one may own the “lot” in between as this listing says “On Street Parking”
I wonder why no windows were put in on the side of this house???? (From the Streetview)