House of the Day: 88 Prospect Park Southwest
The owners of 88 Prospect Park Southwest in Windsor Terrace paid $895,000 for the 1,750-square-foot townhouse in 2006 and, from the looks of it, did a pretty comprehensive renovation. Now they’re asking $1,150,000 for the place. The listing portrays the house as a good condo alternative, which isn’t a bad way to think of it,…
The owners of 88 Prospect Park Southwest in Windsor Terrace paid $895,000 for the 1,750-square-foot townhouse in 2006 and, from the looks of it, did a pretty comprehensive renovation. Now they’re asking $1,150,000 for the place. The listing portrays the house as a good condo alternative, which isn’t a bad way to think of it, given the size and finishes. It’s pretty pricey on a per square foot basis for a house in this area but for someone who wants to be right across from the park in a totally refinished space maybe it’ll do the trick.
88 Prospect Park Southwest [Corcoran] GMAP P*Shark
How much would zoned central ac cost to install? Is that more efficient than general central ac?
“Hey Laura! Let’s play HideTheFacade!”
You blame Laura for the beautiful 60 year old tree which blocks most of the facade?
Figures.
I think it looks like a really nice house, and the location is pretty nice too, especially for someone who wants a quiet locale really close to the park.
Hey Laura! Let’s play HideTheFacade!
Yeah. Another overpriced FHA grab. It boggles the mind how one can get so levered up in such a modest home. Even 900 grand in 2006 is retarded. Too bad this owner didn’t get out in time. Oh! I forgot. It was a home, not an investment. Didn’t quite work out as planned, huh?
***Bid half off peak comps***
“And remember central air is about as eco-friendly/green as driving a Hummer”
Pete;
Not necessarily true. I used to live in a row house built in 1928, with window air-conditioners. I now live in a modern condo with central air-conditioning, loads of wall insulation and well-engineered windows. My electricity bills are lower now, and I enjoy greater comfort. Heretical as it might sound to some folks on this site, there have been advancements in building techniques since this tinderbox, er, I mean house, was built.
Try as I might to modernize my old row house (and I spent a good deal of money trying to do just that) I could never make it energy-efficient.
You can only count the basement sq footage if you call it a “Dungeon” and use it as your “Office”.
Dave, that’s exactly what I’d do with that basement. A full fledged make-Bob-Villa-jealous wood shop.
Minard, it’s not a munchkin house. It’s simply a house good for people who don’t need/want a more than that amount of space and don’t wish to live in a condo/coop.
I would not trade in my co-op for the privilige of having a dark, dank basement. You can have it. How can one even consider counting that as floor area?
Posted by: Minard Lafever at November 30, 2009 1:56 PM
I have a full shop set up in my basement. Something that I pay far fewer real estate taxes for and no condo fees!!!!
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A teeny-tiny two bedroom cottage. Perfect for munchkins.
Really? My husband and I would have more than enough space in this teeny-tiny cottage. And while quite cuddly and cute, we are not munchkins.
And remember central air is about as eco-friendly/green as driving a Hummer.
Posted by: Petebklyn at November 30, 2009 1:55 PM
Ho-hum.