If you’re looking for a Queens neighborhood with character, charm, and easy access to both Brooklyn and Manhattan, look no further than Ridgewood. Bordering Bushwick, this neighborhood now sees average prices in the seven-figure range. But there are great units to be found for under $750K — like 354 Onderdonk Ave. #3A. Our Deal of the Week is a Ridgewood 2-bedroom duplex with a large balcony overlooking a backyard shared with just five other units.
Learn more about our Deal of the Week!
The Price: $680,000
The median asking price for a home in Ridgewood was $1.3 million this August, according to the StreetEasy Data Dashboard. That means our Deal of the Week is priced at about half of the median asking price for the neighborhood.
Buyers who put down a 10% down payment of $68,000 can expect to see estimated monthly payments of $4,394. This includes a mortgage payment of $3,983 at a 6.784% interest rate, common charges of $395, and taxes of $16 — thanks to a tax abatement in place through 2034.
Why You’ll Love It…
The first room you’ll see upon entering this Ridgewood 2-bedroom duplex is the living room, which is outfitted with hardwood floors you’ll find throughout the unit. This south-facing room gets lots of light thanks to the large window and the sliding glass door that leads onto the private balcony. Large enough for a few chairs and an outdoor sofa, the balcony is the perfect spot to catch up with friends or drink your morning coffee overlooking the building’s garden. The communal backyard is only shared with the other five units in the building and provides a perfect spot to entertain.
This unit has two bedrooms: one on the main floor and one on the second. The upper-level bedroom has its own closet and mirrors the same abundance of north-facing windows found in the downstairs bedroom. Depending on your needs, the downstairs bedroom could be used as a home office or dining area, like how it appears in the listing photos.
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The semi-open kitchen contains a must-have for lots of buyers: a dishwasher. Additionally, you’ll find a full-size oven and fridge, ample cabinetry, and classic white subway tile backsplash. Located right next to the kitchen, the bathroom has a tub/shower and modern tile walls and floors. To top it all off, you’ll find through-wall air conditioner units in the living room and two bedrooms. The unit also has its own 12-by-4-foot storage room, and access to laundry in the building.
Situated in a six-unit condo building, the unit is just four blocks from the L train for easy commutes into Brooklyn and Manhattan. The M train is also about a half-mile from the building. Plus, its location puts it right near some of the best that Bushwick has to offer, including Elsewhere and House of Yes.
… And Why You Might Not
This condo does have a kitchen on the smaller side, and some of rooms — such as the bathroom — have slightly awkward shapes. There also isn’t a ton of closet space in the unit, and the primary floor bedroom’s closet is located outside of the room itself. But for a unit with private outdoor space, two bedrooms, and a prime location, this Ridgewood condo should not be passed up.
Check out the listing at 354 Onderdonk Ave. #3A, listed by David A. Kazemi of Corcoran.
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