See Home Value
$5,266,671*
Multifamily - Off Market

16 South Portland Ave.

Brooklyn, NY 11217
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
4 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
3760 Sqft
$3,690,000 - $4,510,000
Reference Base Price*
28.46%
Since Feb 1, 2021
NY-New York
Primary Model

About This Property

Price Adjustment!! If proximity to outdoor space is important to you, this wonderful historic townhouse is a few houses away from Fort Greene Park, on an historic block. In addition, enjoy this homes rear peaceful garden with mature trees and privacy, adding to your enjoyment of four floors over 3,760 square feet, with plentiful living, sleeping and working from home spaces in this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom townhouse.   One of only four single-family homes on this glorious park block, 16 South Portland Avenue is a well preserved and grand historic home constructed in 1861. Don't miss this opportunity to live in this classic brownstone townhome in the heart of the Fort Greene Historic District. With the iconic Fort Greene Park only a few steps from your front door and great subway links a couple of blocks away, this home cannot be better situated.    16 South Portland Avenue is a four-story, 20-foot wide, legal two-family home currently used as a single family and retains the restored original features including marble fireplaces, decorative ceiling moldings, hand etched glass pocket doors and a sweeping mahogany staircase.  Enter through the lovely double doors at the top of the stoop into the grand parlor floor. With 12-foot ceilings and full-length windows, light floods into both the front double parlor entertaining/living space and the rear library room, which is lined with custom built bookcases. Three original marble mantels and fireplaces remain on this floor. A powder room completes the parlor.   The third floor features the master bedroom suite with three windows spanning the front of the house, a walk-in closet and floor to ceiling custom cabinets. The rear bedroom on this floor can be accessed from the hallway or the master suite. A modern fully tiled marble bathroom with heated towel rack and a walk-in shower, can also be found on this floor. The top floor features three bedrooms, one currently set up as a work space and a lovely large modern tiled bathroom with jacuzzi bath.   The garden floor is where you will find another family room, the third full bathroom and of course the large kitchen and spacious bright dining area. The kitchen boasts extensive custom cabinetry with plentiful storage, limestone floors, top of the line appliances and lovely French doors leading out to the charming and private garden, awaiting your personal touch.  This is your chance to own a part of historic brownstone Brooklyn on one of the most iconic blocks in Fort Greene.  Showing by private appointment only.

The manager has listed the unit size as 3760 square feet.
Unit Size
3,760Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
-
Price per sqft
$1,090
Property Type
Multifamily
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1861

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jan 22, 2021 No longer available -
No longer available
Jan 20, 2021 Sold to Stefan Freeman $3,950,000
Sold to Stefan Freeman
Dec 9, 2020 Relisted $4,100,000
Relisted
Dec 4, 2020 No longer available -
No longer available
Sep 24, 2020 Price Decreased $4,100,000
↓ $150K (3.5%)
Price Decreased
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Property Highlights



Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
Multifamily
5 Beds
4 Baths
3,760 ft²
$1,051/ft²
$3,950,000 May 31, 2019
$3,950,000 Jan 20, 2021
-
House
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,913 ft²
$1,176/ft²
$4,600,000 Jul 27, 2020
$4,600,000 May 3, 2021
-
Townhouse
5 Beds
5 Baths
3,750 ft²
$879/ft²
$3,295,000 Mar 8, 2021
$3,295,000 Jul 21, 2021
-
Multifamily
6 Beds
6 Baths
4,000 ft²
$1,131/ft²
$4,525,000 Feb 4, 2021
$4,525,000 Apr 27, 2021
-
Multifamily
6 Beds
6 Baths
4,000 ft²
$1,075/ft²
$4,300,000 Jan 5, 2015
$4,300,000 Apr 1, 2015
-
Condo
4 Beds
4 Baths
4,000 ft²
$1,000/ft²
$4,000,000 Jan 13, 2022
$4,000,000 Jul 8, 2022
$1,800/mo
Townhouse
5 Beds
4 Baths
3,240 ft²
$1,233/ft²
$3,995,000 Apr 5, 2024
-
$1,403/mo
Townhouse
5 Beds
4 Baths
3,100 ft²
$1,500/ft²
$4,650,000 Jan 18, 2024
-
$683/mo
Multifamily
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,200 ft²
$1,250/ft²
$3,999,000 Sep 1, 2023
-
$785/mo
Townhouse
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,400 ft²
$1,458/ft²
$3,500,000 Mar 12, 2024
-
$542/mo
In Contract
Townhouse
6 Beds
4 Baths
3,528 ft²
$1,190/ft²
$4,200,000 Feb 29, 2024
-
$835/mo
Townhouse
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,500 ft²
$1,129/ft²
$3,950,000 Jan 24, 2024
-
-

Past Sales

Date Unit Beds Baths Sqft Price Closed Owner Listed By
20190531
05/31/2019
5 Bed
3 Bath
-
$4,800,000
bedrooms
5 Bed
bathrooms
3 Bath
-
-
-
Katriona Kearney
Engel & Volkers Brownstone Brooklyn
20190531 Unit HOUSE
05/31/2019
5 Bed
4 Bath
3760 ft²
$3,950,000
bedrooms
5 Bed
bathrooms
4 Bath
square feet
3760 ft²
$3,950,000
01/20/2021
-
Katriona Campbell-Kearney
Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC
20150316
03/16/2015
Studio
-
-
$5,020,000
bedrooms
Studio
bathrooms
-
$5,020,000
05/18/2015
Adams Thompson
Compass

Building Info

16 South Portland Avenue 16 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
  • 2 Units
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