554 Argyle Rd Brooklyn, NY 11230
Ditmas Park Neighborhood
7
Beds
5
Baths
3,792
Sq Ft
4,008
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Deck
- 4-minute walk to Newkirk Avenue (B,Q Line)
- High Ceiling
- Ditmas Junior High school Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- Private Yard
About This Home
As of November 2023Rare, renovated 2 family house in Ditmas Park. This 1910 Dutch colonial style home offers up a pristine 4 bedroom owner's duplex set atop a charming 3 bedroom rental unit.
An enchanting front porch, perfect idling away an afternoon, welcomes you to the home. Up a flight of stairs, you enter into the spacious owners unit. An open living and dining room has a lovely flow and is set up perfectly for entertaining. A deck just off the living room expands the space for additional lounging or dining. A nook off the living room provides an additional bonus space. Period details, such as lovely stained glass windows, gorgeous molding, a beamed ceiling and stunning original flooring are in perfect harmony with the new renovation.
The dining room is adjacent to the living room and connects easily with the kitchen. The Southern facing bay window brings in glorious light and is ideal for anyone with a green thumb. An ingenious pass through provides additional storage as well as bar seating. The newly-renovated, windowed kitchen features stainless steel appliances, white shaker-style cabinetry and stylish gold hardware.
As you move to the back of the house, you pass a powder room, and head toward the primary suite. Clocking in at approximately 400 sqft, you have room for a private lounge, king size bed, and a separate home office. Windows on 2 sides make this space inviting and bright. The walk-in closet is fully built out to make the best use of the space. The windowed, en-suite bathroom has a modern double vanity and a large shower.
Up the stairs to the second floor of the owners unit, you find 3 more bedrooms, each well proportioned with large closets and wonderful light. Along the hallway there are 2 closets, one set up to be a linen closet. A brand-new full bathroom features a large shower, herringbone style flooring and stylish arched mirrors.
The ground floor rental apartment has a fascinating history, as it was once the home office to the first female detective agency, which became the inspiration behind the tv series Moonlighting. Generously sized at roughly 1200 square feet, it now features 3 well-sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. The living room and dining room feature the same stunning details as the owner's duplex above. The kitchen has been updated with stainless steel appliances, subway tile backsplash and gold hardware. Abundant closet space and renovated full bathroom complete the space.
The windowed basement offers untapped potential and hosts a large laundry room and half bathroom. Currently used for storage, this could be a fantastic rec room, workout space, home office or all of the above! A former dark room harkens back to the days of the detective agency. A grassy backyard is perfect for lazing the day away tucked under a canopy of trees. The house features a one-car garage and a private driveway with room for four full sized vehicles.
554 Argyle Street is dripping in history and yet has been modernized for today's living. Set in bucolic Ditmas Park with the shops of Cortelyou Road just 2 blocks away and the Newkirk express station around the corner, you will feel transported beyond Brooklyn yet still have all the conveniences of city living at your fingertips.
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,452
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 40.000000x100.000000
- Private Yard
- Front Yard
Parking
- Attached Garage
Interior Spaces
- 3,792 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Crown Molding
- High Ceiling
- Decorative Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 7 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Terrace
- Porch
Utilities
- No Cooling
- No Heating
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- 2 Units
- Ditmas Park Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 15 / 05198
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 5, 2023
Closed on
Nov 16, 2023
Sold by
Catalani Caricia and Veneziale Anthony
Bought by
Egan Jessica and Macdonald Angus
Seller's Agent
Jessica Fields
Compass
List Price
$2,600,000
Sold Price
$2,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
1.92%
Views
32
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$130,097
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.68%
Original Mortgage
$1,650,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,625,708
Interest Rate
7.57%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$861,740
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 26, 2020
Closed on
Jul 16, 2021
Sold by
Bzi Realty Corp
Bought by
Catalani Caricia and Veneziale Anthony
List Price
$2,375,000
Sold Price
$2,375,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.79%
Original Mortgage
$1,781,250
Interest Rate
2.93%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 29, 2019
Sold by
Byrne Timothy F
Bought by
Bzi Realty Corp
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $2,650,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $2,375,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $1,290,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,650,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $1,781,250 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2023 11/17/23 | Sold | $2,650,000 | +1.9% | $699 / Sq Ft |
| 09/22/2023 09/22/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/05/2023 09/05/23 | For Sale | $2,600,000 | +9.5% | $686 / Sq Ft |
| 07/16/2021 07/16/21 | Sold | $2,375,000 | 0.0% | $626 / Sq Ft |
| 07/16/2021 07/16/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/26/2020 05/26/20 | For Sale | $2,375,000 | -- | $626 / Sq Ft |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,506 | $111,960 | $32,640 | $79,320 |
| 2024 | $10,506 | $131,700 | $32,640 | $99,060 |
| 2023 | $10,455 | $161,220 | $32,640 | $128,580 |
| 2022 | $9,696 | $136,740 | $32,640 | $104,100 |
| 2021 | $9,724 | $107,220 | $32,640 | $74,580 |
| 2020 | $7,293 | $140,820 | $32,640 | $108,180 |
| 2019 | $8,826 | $140,820 | $32,640 | $108,180 |
| 2018 | $8,448 | $42,902 | $13,421 | $29,481 |
| 2017 | $7,951 | $40,474 | $19,980 | $20,494 |
| 2016 | $7,388 | $38,506 | $16,163 | $22,343 |
| 2015 | $4,386 | $36,327 | $21,220 | $15,107 |
| 2014 | $4,386 | $36,327 | $18,029 | $18,298 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jessica Fields
Seller's Agent in 2023
Jessica Fields
Compass
(917) 664-6002
2 in this area
88 Total Sales
-
Brad Bateman
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Brad Bateman
Compass
(917) 837-9732
2 in this area
86 Total Sales
-
Nathan Pinsky
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Nathan Pinsky
Revived Residential
(718) 530-5109
1 in this area
1 Total Sale
Map
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS10918530
APN: 05198-0015
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