2-bedroom homes aren’t necessarily a rarity in NYC — but 2-bed, 2-bath homes are. Finding one with more than 1,200 square feet of space for under $1 million may sound next to impossible, but 61-20 71st Ave. #E1A checks all of these boxes and then some! Our Deal of the Week is a condo in Ridgewood, Queens complete with in-unit laundry and a deeded parking space.
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The Price: $790,000
The median asking price for a home in Ridgewood was $1.3 million this June, according to the StreetEasy Data Dashboard. That means our Deal of the Week is priced at about 60% of the median asking price for the neighborhood — and with two beds and two baths!
Buyers who put down the 10% minimum down payment of $79,000 can expect to see monthly payments of $5,477. This includes a mortgage payment of $4,692, common charges of $748, and monthly taxes of $37.
Why You’ll Love It…
Measuring in at over 1,200 square feet, this condo offers tons of space, and uses it well. Enter through the open living area and kitchen, which has more than enough space for a dining table in addition to the large island, which is the perfect spot for barstool seating. Tons of cabinetry offers storage, while custom wood shelving allows for decorative items to be on display. The lineup of KitchenAid appliances includes a dishwasher and double-door fridge, plus an oven with a hood.
Throughout the unit, you’ll find through-wall A/C units and baseboard heating. Recessed lighting and stylish lighting fixtures luminate the home, but plenty of windows also let in natural light. A small laundry room with a stacked washer and dryer is tucked between the kitchen and primary bedroom for ultimate convenience. And speaking of the primary bedroom, it has not one but two closets — one of them being a walk-in — and an en-suite bathroom with a deep soaking tub.
2-bedrooms in NYC often have a much smaller second bedroom, but you won’t find that problem here: both bedrooms can accommodate a king-sized bed! The second bathroom is right next to the second bedroom, and features an extra large stall shower. In addition to the closet in the second bedroom, there’s a hallway closet outside the bathroom for extra storage.
The unit is located in a pet-friendly condo building with a live-in super, fitness center, and outdoor courtyard. Perhaps best of all, the building has a gated parking area at the rear, and this unit comes with a deeded parking space! The M and L trains are also nearby, so no worries about being car-dependent. There are also lots of great restaurants and bars nearby, plus Evil Twin Brewing and Bridge and Tunnel Brewery.
…And Why You Might Not
While the M train is close by, the L train stops over a half-mile away, which can be a slog during the hottest and coldest months. Plus, those who work in Manhattan might find the commute a bit long. But for so much space and an updated unit, this one is hard to beat!
Check out the listing at 61-20 71st Ave. #E1A, listed by Kelly Waters of Compass.
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