#RLS20025918, Cornelia Thomas, Listing Office: Compass

196 Midwood St New York City, NY 11225
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About 196 Midwood St
Beautifully renovated, but retaining its lovely period detail, this bay-windowed, one family brownstone is located on one of historic Prospect Lefferts Garden's prettiest, tree-lined blocks.<br> <br> This sun-filled home is in move-in condition and offers 3 floors of comfortable living. At the parlor level, a gracious entrance foyer leads to the living room with its desirable open floor plan. Details include pocket doors with stained glass, decorative fireplace, high ceilings, and parquet floors. Also on this level is the formal dining room, a modern kitchen with new high end appliances, and access to the sun-filled south garden.<br> <br> The upper floor offers 4 bedrooms, a renovated bath. and the original "pass-through" closet with working sink, plus skylights and many original details. The finely finished and perfectly planned English basement is one to be envied. There is a spacious media room/den, a lovely full bath, the perfect laundry room, cedar closets, and terrific storage space, as well as garden access.<br> <br> Located in the landmark neighborhood of Lefferts Manor, this lovely home is close to Prospect Park, the Zoo, the Carousel , the new ice-skating rink, The Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and the area's newest restaurants and shops. All just a few blocks from the B/Q/2/5 trains for a convenient commute into Manhattan.<br>
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Smoke Free
- Fireplace: Decorative
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- View: Other
- Exterior: PrivateOutdoorSpaceUnder60Sqft
- Architectural Style: Walk-Up
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $2,280,000
- Year Built: 1901
- MLS Number: RLS10991778
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC
- Office Phone: (212) 381-3232
- Listing Agent: William E Sheppard
- Agent Phone: (718) 858-4632
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Nearby schools
3
P.S. 92 Adrian Hegeman School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•601 Parkside Ave
6
P.S. 397 Foster-Laurie School
Public District PK-5
0.4 mi
•490 Fenimore St
6
P.S. 375 Jackie Robinson School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•46 McKeever Pl
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $47,736. The majority of New York City, NY residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 196 Midwood St
The listing price of 196 Midwood St property is $2,280,000.
The property 196 Midwood St is a house located in New York City, New York, 11225.
Sale Pending: 196 Midwood St is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.
The nearby schools for 196 Midwood St are: P.S. 92 Adrian Hegeman School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), P.S. 397 Foster-Laurie School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), P.S. 375 Jackie Robinson School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Achievement First Voyager Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Parkside Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Explore Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
The property at 196 Midwood St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The year of construction for 196 Midwood St is 1901.
This home is located at 196 Midwood St in New York City, NY and zip code 11225 in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 10, 2024 and is currently priced at $2,280,000.
In April 2025 more than 210 listings in New York City, NY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 792 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 652 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in New York City, NY increased by 1.7% between March and April 2025. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 131 days, the median list price was $870,078.