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$5,800,000

245 Washington Ave New York City, NY 11205

6 beds
4 full, 1 partial
5,600 sqft
$1,036 / sqft
House

Property details

About 245 Washington Ave

Presenting 245 Washington Avenue, a rare and enchanting 200' double lot compound nestled in the heart of historic Clinton Hill. This property is comprised of a rambling 20' wide, 5000sqft+ five-story, four-unit townhouse on Washington Avenue, an incredible 120' deep private garden, and direct rear access to a one story, 20' wide carriage house with curb cut.<br> <br> The Carriage House looks onto the Pratt Institute Sculpture Park and its 25-acre landscaped grounds via Hall Street. The front house boasts a stately brownstone fa ade, currently set up as a lower 3BR duplex with private garden and carriage house plus three 1-2BR income producing rentals upstairs. The property can be reconfigured into a grand single family home, several high value condos or anything in-between. Significant additional buildable square footage is available pending LPC approval and FAR review.<br> <br> The front house features high ceilings, and large windows, and far reaching views of the Manhattan skyline from its top floor and roof. Original details remain, including several marble fireplace mantles with tile work, inlaid parquet flooring, decorative plaster, woodwork, window casements and shutters.<br> <br> The carriage house is currently used for parking two cars, although it would be an easy transformation into an art studio, home office or hybrid living space. It features 12' high ceilings, and discreet access to the deep rear garden and kitchen/dining level of the main house.<br> <br> Washington Avenue is one of the few historic mansion blocks of brownstone Brooklyn, featuring a deep sidewalk promenade and an exceptional tree canopy. Public transportation is convenient and you are minutes from Fort Greene Park, BAM, Pratt Institute, and the lovely cafes, restaurants and shopping along Dekalb Avenue.<br> <br> This distinguished property stands tall among its neighbors, offering both grandeur and endless possibilities for its next owner. Private showings available.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusSale Pending
Size5,600 sqft
Year built1905
MLS #RLS11021061
ViewOther

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: No
  • Interior: Smoke Free
  • Total Bedroom Count: 6
  • View: Other
  • Exterior: Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
  • Architectural Style: Walk-Up
  • List Price: $5,800,000
  • Price/SqFt: $1,035
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Living Area: 5,600 SqFt
  • MLS Number: RLS11021061
  • MLS Name: RLS
  • Office Name: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
  • Office Phone: (212) 906-9234
  • Listing Agent: Nadine Adamson
  • Agent Phone: (212) 452-4503

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Nearby schools

1

P.S. 270 Johann DeKalb School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

241 Emerson Pl

6

P.S. 20 Clinton Hill School

Public District PK-5

0.3 mi

225 Adelphi St

7

Compass Charter School

Public Charter PK-5

0.3 mi

300 Adelphi St Fl 4

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $52,813. Typical income of New York City, NY residents is less than $<35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

38%
<35k
27%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
22%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

71%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
15%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

8%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
38%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts
  • TennisTennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • ChipotleChipotle
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • BMWBMW

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • JazzJazz
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About 245 Washington Ave

The listing price of 245 Washington Ave property is $5,800,000.

The property 245 Washington Ave is a house located in New York City, New York, 11205.

Sale Pending: 245 Washington Ave is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.

The nearby schools for 245 Washington Ave are: P.S. 270 Johann DeKalb School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), P.S. 20 Clinton Hill School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Compass Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Community Partnership Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Middle School 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Fort Green Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Benjamin Banneker Academy (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Brooklyn Technical High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).

The property at 245 Washington Ave has 6 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 245 Washington Ave is 5,600 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 245 Washington Ave is 1905.

This home is located at 245 Washington Ave in New York City, NY and zip code 11205 in the Northwestern Brooklyn neighborhood. This 5,600 square foot home was built in 1905. Features: 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 6, 2025 and is currently priced at $5,800,000.

Over 232 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in New York City, NY. In the same period over 715 listings were sold below the listed price and 1007 listings were sold for the listed price. In June 2025 in New York City, NY there were 4.3% less homes for sale than in May. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 99 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $881,252.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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