House of the Day: 2106 Albemarle Terrace
We’re loving this new listing at 2106 Albemarle Terrace. At $975,000, it’s priced quite a bit higher than Kenmore-Albemarle Terrace nieghbor that was House of the Day last winter. But, man, it sure is purdy: The original details are in great shape and the new kitchen is modern but totally in keeping with the vibe…
We’re loving this new listing at 2106 Albemarle Terrace. At $975,000, it’s priced quite a bit higher than Kenmore-Albemarle Terrace nieghbor that was House of the Day last winter. But, man, it sure is purdy: The original details are in great shape and the new kitchen is modern but totally in keeping with the vibe of the house. Waddya think: Is the market in this neck of the woods strong enough to pull off this asking price?
2160 Albemarle Terrace [Brown Harris Stevens] GMAP P*Shark
I think some of the descriptions of the area are a little rough. I was walking by recently and the area seems pretty much on par with PLG a few blocks to the north, if a tad behind on the gentrication meter. I do agree that the price is patently absurd for this location.
The house is cute as can be. But I agree that the kitchen is odd. Is that an oversized island taking up the entire floorspace, or is it a huge counter??
My favorite walking route to Cortelyou from Albemarle Terrace is via the neighborhood of Prospect Park South. I love looking at those houses and their gardens. Albemarle Road doesn’t go through because of the subway tracks so it’s easier to walk along Church to E. 16th. It’s a nice walk.
This house is gorgeous, but like the entire landmarked enclave in inhabits, it is isolated and remote from any of the amenities (also public schools) that a family in this price range would prefer. This is not a “not fancy but OK” neighborhood. A lot of drugs and gunshots separates these homes from the eateries on Cortelyou.
FWIW there are some identical houses (same architect and builder) at the NW end of Midwood Street (Midwood I, bet. Flatbush & Bedford) in Lefferts Manor/PLG.
I think this is great. Besides being a gorgeous house, you’re close to the park, the subway, and an honest-to-goodness supermarket. If I really feel the need to go shawpin’, I’ll stroll over to Sears.
Like I said… I’m not saying it’s not a generally serviceable neighborhood. I’m saying the family buying this is in the market for a MILLION DOLLAR house.
There is a huge mismatch here. Given what surrounds it (i.e., the craptastic apartment blocks), this price tag is already at the top end of the gentrification scale.
kimcheater, you have a good memory. There was a house on this block listed at c. $800k (listing was with Brown Harris Stevens – broker was the owner), and it did take a long time to move. Was intrigued so walked over to see the area/street/house. In both the old listing and this listing, have to say the houses are lovely as is the street, but it is a dead-end street that is surrounded by an area that has already been accurately touched on by tybur and others. Maybe at $700-800k this moves, but at a million bucks, I would choose another neighborhood.
I’m not a broker, nor THE broker for this listing, just dumb choice in screen name. Re-reading Bricks and Brownstones recently, I was sad that “Minard Lafever” is taken, ha ha!
props to BHS to defend listing. woot woot.