House of the Day: 136 Hawthorne Street
The folks who just put 136 Hawthorne Street on the market bought the house in rundown condition back in 2004 for $280,000 and then did a two-year painstaking renovation that maintained the historic details while modernizing the systems as well as the kitchen and bathrooms. Now they’ve put it on the market for $995,000. If…
The folks who just put 136 Hawthorne Street on the market bought the house in rundown condition back in 2004 for $280,000 and then did a two-year painstaking renovation that maintained the historic details while modernizing the systems as well as the kitchen and bathrooms. Now they’ve put it on the market for $995,000. If this were in the Lefferts Manor historic district, we’d say they might have a shot, but since it’s not and it’s only 2,300 square feet, we’d be surprised if they get their asking price.
136 Hawthorne Street [Brown Harris Stevens] GMAP P*Shark
“willing to take out a bit larger mortgage to get a new place that’s already redone”
80 percent of quantity 995 minus 280 equals 572 is more than just a bit, Kensingtonian. For this ‘hood and location, renovation value has a ceiling of no more than $100K per non-cellar floor. I only see two.
$500k.
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Looks like the LR has those old timey cieling fans (replica/refurb in this case) that uses 1 drive belt and motor to turn them all. Speaking of fans, I am not one for the silver tin. Looks like krylon.
$750k.
I like the house a lot. Of course, someone else’s furnishings and finishes won’t be to my taste, but I could certainly live with them long enough to change eventually, for me, they are all cosmetic. The curb appeal is great, back yard is really, really nice. I can also see in the $899 range, which isn’t cheap, ya know. I think when this week reaches the 6 months past HOTD column, it will be sold.
I like the kitchen.
It’s cute and cozy.
The location is the hard sell here.
This house is adjacent to a very large apartment complex. It is also across the street from a very large apartment complex. This significantly decreases its value.
It IS lovely, though (except for that bathroom sink).
Forget the asking price, that is a sweet reno.
Only problem I have is that you are paying a million dollars and getting a small ass kitchen… For that you rent a 5k a month apt and get something much better in return… Don’t get me wrong I like the place but more money should have been spent on the cocina…