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  • $6,717,000

    553 Clinton St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

    7beds
    4,610sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1901
    1,799 Square Feet Lot
    $6,717,000 Zestimate®
    $1,457/sqft
    $20,190 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $6,717,000

    $5.58M - $8.06M

    $20,190/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    PRICE IMPROVEMENT!! Motivated Seller. Perfect INVESTMENT for 1031 Exchange A historic Brooklyn gem, this elegant 1901-built, 20 -wide Carroll Gardens townhouse is in excellent turnkey, updated condition, offering a wonderful garden duplex on the lower level and 2 stunning 2 bedroom apartments on the top floors. This is a perfect opportunity for the owner-occupier seeking an exceptional standard of living as well as great income from the top units, or the investor wanting to benefit from high monthly rent for all 3 apartments. Boasting an expansive 4,610+/- square feet, the meticulously-done 3-family brick townhouse is all custom and one of a kind, mingling classic features like exposed brick, architectural ceilings, open archways and hardwood floors with modern luxury finishes. The grand duplex provides generous living space on 2 levels, with a versatile layout featuring 2 bedrooms plus an office that can easily serve as a 3rd bedroom if desired. Comfortable yet sophisticated living quarters are complemented by blissful private outdoor space, comprised of a serene covered patio and enchanting garden beyond, both wrapped in beautiful stone. Designed for hosting a crowd, the duplex s gracious main/garden level presents a large living room with wood-burning fireplace, open dining area graced by exposed brick walls, convenient powder room, and huge eat-in custom kitchen with abundant wood cabinetry, granite countertops, a big center island with seating, and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy indoor-outdoor entertaining at its best in your own private sanctuary! The chef s kitchen leads out to the lovely covered porch with room for seating and al fresco dining, complete with heating for chilly nights. Beyond sits the magical slate patio that is fully fenced, with stacked stone retaining walls, garden beds, and a stone hearth wood-burning fireplace. Occupying the parlor floor/second level are 2 bedrooms, including the master bedroom with custom his and her walk-in closets, and a wood-burning fireplace enriching the ambience. In between is situated a roomy home office or 3rd bedroom, and a full bathroom. The duplex also has access to the cellar with a multipurpose rec room, washer-dryer and storage. The third and fourth floor apartments are identically and impeccably designed, both with fabulous layouts comprised of a living room, custom updated eat-in kitchens with an island and dishwasher, king and queen-size bedrooms (with window seats in the masters), a full bath, laundry, and custom closets. These apartments each have private outdoor balconies, but the top unit has something extra special a private roof deck with skyline views of Manhattan! Located in Carroll Gardens on Clinton, just a block from Court Street and wide assortment of specialty shops and restaurants, coffee houses, fitness options and more. There s a park right across the street, plus you re in close proximity to Carroll Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the F/G subway line.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 7
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    Heating
    • Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Windows: Oversized Windows
    • Basement: See Remarks
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 4,610 sqft

    Property

    Lot
    • Size: 1,799 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 003790005

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1901

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Other
    • Water: See Remarks

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Brooklyn

    Other

    Other facts
    • AtticDescription: See Remarks
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • PropertyType: Residential
    • SeniorCommunityYN: 0
    • Heating: Other, See Remarks
    • Basement: See Remarks
    • Inclusions: Hot Tub
    • ParkingFeatures: Other
    • WaterSource: See Remarks
    • Sewer: Other
    • ExteriorFeatures: Walk Up
    • WindowFeatures: Oversized Windows
    • FireplaceYN: 0
    • PoolPrivateYN: 0
    • SpaYN: 0

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/6/2020Sold$2,600,000-1.9%$564/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/12/2020Pending sale$2,650,000$575/sqft
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #H4921600 Report a problem
    5/20/2020Listing removed$2,650,000$575/sqft
    Source: Compass #H4921600 Report a problem
    3/25/2020Listed for sale$2,650,000-27.4%$575/sqft
    Source: OneKey MLS #H4921600 Report a problem
    9/11/2018Listing removed$3,650,000$792/sqft
    Source: Casandra Properties, Inc #1119933 Report a problem
    7/16/2018Price change$3,650,000-6.4%$792/sqft
    Source: Casandra Properties Inc. Report a problem
    6/5/2018Listed for sale$3,900,000+9650%$846/sqft
    Source: Casandra Properties, Inc #1119933 Report a problem
    12/6/2014Listing removed$3,000$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem
    9/26/2014Listed for rent$3,000$1/sqft
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    8/23/2014Listing removed$3,000$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem
    6/19/2014Listed for rent$3,000$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem
    4/8/2014Listing removed$3,000$1/sqft
    Source: Dwight Ferdinand Report a problem
    1/13/2014Price change$3,000-3.2%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem
    12/28/2013Listed for rent$3,100$1/sqft
    Source: Highline Residential Report a problem
    7/23/1996Sold$40,000$9/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$13,484 +4.7%$175,020 -1.9%
    2024$12,875 $178,380 -18.5%
    2023-- $218,880 -8.7%
    2022-- $239,820 -8.8%
    2021-- $263,040 +5.9%
    2020$10,674 +6.8%$248,460 +6%
    2019$9,995 -7%$234,420 +356.1%
    2018$10,752 +7.4%$51,398 +4.6%
    2017$10,015 +12.2%$49,129
    2016$8,928 $49,129 +4.1%
    2015$8,928 +77.6%$47,189 +6%
    2014$5,028 $44,518 +3.9%
    2013-- $42,832 +4.6%
    2012-- $40,941
    2011-- $40,941 +0.5%
    2010-- $40,740 +54.6%
    2009-- $26,349 +5.6%
    2008-- $24,944 +12.8%
    2007-- $22,118
    2006-- $22,118 +0.8%
    2005-- $21,950 +6%
    2004-- $20,708 +6%
    2003-- $19,537 +6%
    2002-- $18,432
    2001-- $18,432 +0.8%
    2000-- $18,292

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Carroll Gardens

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