Last Week's Biggest Sales
1. MANHATTAN BEACH $1,700,000 35 Girard Street GMAP (left) This 2,184-sf, single-family was first listed for $1,800,000 in the middle of last year, according to StreetEasy. It is a newly constructed house, according to its listing. Entered into contract on 11/15/09; closed on 1/15/10; deed recorded on 1/22/10. 2. CARROLL GARDENS $1,530,000 389 Sackett Street…
1. MANHATTAN BEACH $1,700,000
35 Girard Street GMAP (left)
This 2,184-sf, single-family was first listed for $1,800,000 in the middle of last year, according to StreetEasy. It is a newly constructed house, according to its listing. Entered into contract on 11/15/09; closed on 1/15/10; deed recorded on 1/22/10.
2. CARROLL GARDENS $1,530,000
389 Sackett Street GMAP (right)
When this 3,200-sf three-family was an Open House Pick in April ’08, it was listed for $1,900,000. Entered into contract on 9/1/09; closed on 1/11/10; deed recorded on 1/21/10.
3. PARK SLOPE $1,487,500
587 10th Street GMAP
This house was first listed for $1,799,000 early last year; the price was cut a few times until it was ultimately asking $1,595,000. As said the following: “Classic 3 Family Brick Townhouse This 20×55 building has a owner’s 2 bedroom apartment plus two spacious rentals which provide excellent income. The building features parquet floors, high ceilings, a beautiful entry staircase, great mechanicals and a new roof!” Entered into contract on 10/14/09; closed on 1/12/10; deed recorded on 1/19/10.
4. BOERUM HILL $1,397,478
229 Dean Street GMAP
This 2-family brownstone was listed for $1,595,000 in July, according to StreetEasy. Ad lingo: “A rare opportunity! This 21 foot wide, 45 foot deep, 4 story, 2 fam brownstone is priced to sell. Previously opened up loft-like, but with pocket shutters, two decorative fireplaces, and wide plank floors for details, and sturdy underpinnings, you could turn this large almost 3800 square foot landmarked house into your ideal home through creative and sensitive updating.” Entered into contract on 10/5/09; closed on 1/6/10; deed recorded on 1/19/10.
5. BOERUM HILL $1,325,000
206 Bergen Street GMAP
No listing for this 2,520-sf 2-family turned up via the usual channels. According to Property Shark, it last sold for $925,000 in early ’07. Entered into contract on 10/12/09; closed on 12/22/09; deed recorded on 1/19/10.
Photo of 35 Girard from Continent Realty; photo of 389 Sackett from PropShark.
Bergen St. price seems way low, unless it was a clear gut job.
I like the look of the Manhattan Beach house — though it probably should be on at least a 1/2 acre lot with some grass and shrubs to look right. I’m assuming it’s filling the capacity of it’s parcel.
Re: bergen Street, according to ACRIS, 208 Bergen sold last week for $1,325,000 (and confusingly, it was sold by the people who also own 206 Bergen).
Not clear if there were two sales of which only one was recorded so far.
Dean Street is a bit notorious on the block. We’ve seen it as well and it definitely needs work, but aside from facade, not sure how much of it is really structural vs. just very neglected. No pesky original details to worry about, that is for sure. Still, seems like the work was priced in vs. others in the vicinity.
I’m saying 10% off peak, Smudge, since my guess is that size house in that area, estate condition – needing real renovation…went in $1.6 to $1.8 tops.
Fixed up houses are another story.
A past Brownstoner post that deals with 206 Bergen:
http://www.brownstoner.com/brownstoner/archives/2007/02/condos_of_the_d_4.php
And this from BlockShopper!
http://brooklyn.blockshopper.com/property/3003870014/206_bergen_street/
The Sackett house is half a block from Smith in prime Carroll Gardens. Unless it’s a wreck, that’s more like 20-25% off peak.
We saw the Dean St. house. It needed A LOT of structural work. I’m surprised it sold for that high.
FWIW, here is the Cororan listing for the Dean Street house:
http://www.corcoran.com/property/listing.aspx?ListingID=1597949&Region=NYC
It is a double duplex and appears to have a case of the uglies.
That block of Bergen doesn’t have the project bookending that the same block of Wyckoff has, but it has a bus line on it.