Welcome to the heart of Crescent Hill, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn's most exclusive enclave. 70 81st Street is where grace, style, charm, and elegance awaits you. This majestic center hall colonial is truly a spectacular residence. Right as you enter the foyer of this austere home, you will immediately notice the quality and craftsmenship this home offers. The original hard wood floors that run throuhout the house are beautiful. Themain level enjoys an impressive formal dining room which is just the space to entertain family & friends. Come with me through the French doors as you enter the gorgeous fully updated kitchen w/ additonal dining area. Off the kitchen is the first of 4 full bathrooms. As you walk through the main level there is a living room with wood burning fireplace and an awesome all-seasons sun room, the perfect place to enjoy the weather and unwind all from the comfort of home. The upper level welcomes you with a master suite and 3 additional spacious bedrooms, one of them having it's own fire place. Mid hall way there is the 3rd full bath with stand up shower & bathtub. The lower level is simply exquisite. The full finished, walk out basement is an entertainer's dream. There is a large open floor plan family / billiards area. You will find a full 2nd kitchen along with great storage and a 4th Full bathroom, home gym area and office space. The back yard is an oasis, fully gated, beautifully landscaped and serene. A great place to relax, garden and entertain. There is a 2 car garage and the lawn is equipped with automatic sprinklers making upkeep of the grounds almost effortless. This Bay Ridge classic is located blocks from Shore Road Park's awe-inspiring riverfront park land. The property sits mere blocks from all the best dining, shopping, bus, trains, ferry terminals and highways. The Belt Parkway, Gowanus, BQE, Verrazano Bridge and access to NYC and more! Come see the true luxury Brooklyn experience that is for yourself, you will not be disappointed!
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1925
Stories: 2
Living Area: 2,680 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Keller Williams Realty Empire
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Basement: Yes
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile
Interior: Fireplace
Fireplace: Fireplace, Stove
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 4
Total Bedroom Count: 4
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Exterior: Fire Pit, Patio Garden
Parking Information:
Attached Garage: No
Parking: 2 Spaces, Detached Garage, Private Drive
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Other, Central Air
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $3,200,000
Price Per SqFt: $1,194/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $17,942
Tax Year: 2020
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This property is $2.2M more than the Median Sold Price and $510/SqFt more than other homes in Brooklyn, NY.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Number: #481355
Listing Office:
Office Name: Keller Williams Realty Empire
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Property Sales & Tax
Listing History
DATE
EVENT
PRICE
Aug 25, 1998
Aug 25, 1998Home Sold
$700,000
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2020
$17,942
$156,540
2019
$17,941
$152,640
2018
$15,379
$75,444
2017
$14,968
$75,444
History based on county public records data.
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Nearby Schools
9
/10
PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock
8601 Ridge Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school0.40 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
7
/10
PS 102 The Bayview
211 72nd St
Distance between this listing and this school0.59 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
9
/10
PS 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts
371 89th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.66 miles
Public District Grades PK-3
Nearby Schools
6
/10
PS/Intermediate School 30 Mary White Ovington
7002 4th Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.77 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
8
/10
PS/Intermediate School 104 The Fort Hamilton School
9115 5th Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.87 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
10
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Jr High School 259 William Mckinley
7301 Fort Hamilton Pkwy
Distance between this listing and this school1.19 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
3
/10
Fort Hamilton High School
8301 Shore Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.15 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
5
/10
High School of Telecommunications Arts and Technology
350 67th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.93 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
4
/10
New Utrecht High School
1601 80th St
Distance between this listing and this school2.14 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $57,738. Most Brooklyn, NY residents have annual incomes less than $35k. Typical family type is married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 70 81st St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 70 81st St property is $3,200,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 70 81st St is a house located in Brooklyn, New York, 11209.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 70 81st St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $17,942 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on August 25, 1998 for $700,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 70 81st St has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 70 81st St is 2,680 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
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This home is located at 70 81st St in Brooklyn, NY and zip code 11209 in the New Utrecht neighborhood. This 2,680 square foot home was built in 1925. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 16, 2024 and is currently priced at $3,200,000.
While more than 39 listings in Brooklyn, NY in March 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 179 listings sold at asking price, and more than 151 were sold below. In March 2024 in Brooklyn, NY there were 0.8% more homes for sale than in February 2024. The median list price of listings available in March 2024 was $957,365, while the average time on the real estate market was 97 days.
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