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Sold for $2,425,000
  • $2,425,000

    856 Saint Johns Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11216

    3beds
    2,220sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1901
    2,129 Square Feet Lot
    $2,417,400 Zestimate®
    $1,092/sqft
    $7,063 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,417,400

    $2.15M - $2.71M

    $7,063/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Contemporary spaceSpacious bedroomSpacious bedroomsMeticulously renovatedPrivate garden oasisSoaring high ceilingsTin ceiling
    Serenity and peace await you in this magnificently restored Crown Heights beauty! 856 Saint Johns Place is an enchanting single-family townhome offering three gracious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms on three floors. This stunning home has been meticulously renovated and maintained to showcase its spectacular pre-war details while keeping modern living in mind. With an ornate decorative fireplace on every floor and carefully restored original details throughout, the entire home is a feast for the eyes! Up the main stoop is a vestibule entry to the elegant parlor floor presenting a living room with soaring high ceilings, beautiful wide-plank floors, a grand pier mirror, and pocket doors leading to an additional sun-drenched living area. Use this room as an extra entertaining space, home office, or closed off as a spacious bedroom with a convenient ensuite half-bath. The beautiful pre-war detailing continues up the skylit staircase where you will find a full bath, two spacious bedrooms and a den. The gorgeous front bedroom is bright and airy and features a decorative fireplace, a generous closet, and large curved windows bringing in tons of sunlight and providing charming urban views of St. Johns Place. Downstairs, the garden level is made for entertaining! This floor offers a gorgeous dining room with built-ins providing tons of storage and it's own decorative fireplace. Through the extra-large walk-in pantry is a kitchen made for a chef! This contemporary space has the perfect layout and is equipped with stainless steel appliances, sprawling wood counters, beautiful glass tile backsplash, a tin ceiling with ornate detailing, and a full bath. From the kitchen, walk directly outside to the home's private garden oasis! This enchanting extra-deep backyard has multiple seating areas and is surrounded by luscious flowerbeds, raised planters, walls of ivy, and a raised entertainment area ready for summertime al fresco dining! This space is truly made for outdoor living! Lastly, the basement is wide-open with a washer-dryer and ample space for storage, a home workshop, or a project area that is perfect for the DIYer or hobbiest! 856 St. Johns Place is the jewel of the block and is nestled within Crown Heights' scenic North Historic District. Conveniently located right off Nostrand Avenue, there is great transportation, local shops and hip restaurants in every direction including Two Saints, Ursula, Lula Bird, and Agi's Counter. You are also moments from some of Brooklyn's cultural centerpieces including Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, and the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Make this truly special piece of Brooklyn history your home today!

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
    Features
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,220 sqft

    Property

    Lot
    • Size: 2,129 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 012550009

    Construction

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

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Brooklyn

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,092/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,924,000
    • Annual tax amount: $5,652

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/6/2024Sold$2,425,000+15.5%$1,092/sqft
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    9/1/2022Sold$2,100,000-4.3%$946/sqft
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    6/30/2022Pending sale$2,195,000$989/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy Report a problem
    6/1/2022Listed for sale$2,195,000+10%$989/sqft
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    8/20/2019Sold$1,995,000$899/sqft
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    6/14/2019Pending sale$1,995,000$899/sqft
    Source: Corcoran #5724724 Report a problem
    5/30/2019Listed for sale$1,995,000+7.8%$899/sqft
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    8/4/2016Sold$1,850,000+4.2%$833/sqft
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    7/21/2016Listed for sale$1,775,000$800/sqft
    Source: Corcoran #3688125 Report a problem
    6/22/2016Pending sale$1,775,000+373.3%$800/sqft
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    6/3/2016Sold$375,000-78.9%$169/sqft
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    6/3/2016Listed for sale$1,775,000+195.8%$800/sqft
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    9/13/2006Sold$600,000+79.1%$270/sqft
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    6/10/2003Sold$335,000+191.3%$151/sqft
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    4/30/1997Sold$115,000$52/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,652 +4.7%$115,440
    2024$5,397 $115,440 +12.7%
    2023-- $102,420 +22.2%
    2022-- $83,820 -8.8%
    2021-- $91,920 +16.2%
    2020$5,024 +6%$79,080 +25.8%
    2019$4,740 +15.6%$62,880 +199.9%
    2016$4,100 $20,966 +6%
    2015$4,100 +62.1%$19,780 +6%
    2014$2,529 $18,662
    2013-- $18,662 +0.8%
    2012-- $18,519 +6%
    2011-- $17,472 +6%
    2010-- $16,484 +6%
    2009-- $15,552
    2008-- $15,552 +0.8%
    2007-- $15,433 +6%
    2006-- $14,560 +6%
    2005-- $13,737 +6%
    2004-- $12,960
    2003-- $12,960 +0.8%
    2002-- $12,862 +6%
    2001-- $12,134 +6%
    2000-- $11,448
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Crown Heights

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