House Hunt

Whether you’re in the market for shopping for a home right now, or just curious about what’s out there, every week, Patch will list a set of properties in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area holding open houses.

These free walk-through and guided tours of homes will give you a chance to see what’s hot and what’s not; develop your real estate sensibility; and learn about Bed-Stuy’s unique architectural fabric… At the very least, it is an exercise in comparison shopping.

1.The first listing is a sustainable townhouse  with three stories that practically pays for itself from income generated by its rental unit. The house is located on 432 Lexington Ave between Tomkins and Throop and sits right across from Tompkins Park. The contemporary duplex and open loft like layout, offers space and practicality of design alternatives for new owner. $560,000 The open house is Sunday, February 13th, from 1:30pm to 2:30pm.

2. The second listing is a gorgeous federal style brick townhouse, located at 178 Lewis Avenue. This two-family, three-story townhome is ready to move into, with no further renovations needed. Recently renovated while saving the treasured 1800's architectural detail is what makes this townhouse a worthy find for the Brownstone browsing crowd. The upper duplex offers three bedrooms, two and a half new baths and a new kitchen. The garden level is a two bedroom rental unit with new bath, and new kitchen. $529,000. The open house is scheduled for Sunday, February 13th, from 3:30pm to 4:30 pm.

3. The third listing is located at 513 Herkimer Street. Can't wait to own your own home? Move right into this bright spacious fully restored and renovated, three story brick home. This sunny duplex with four bedrooms, two and a half  baths and open living room dining and room area act like loft spaces with tall airy cielings. The three bedroom floor through rental apartment helps pay the mortgage, enticing first time owners who are looking for a family home and usable income. This property is just half a block from Interfaith Medical Center and the Utica Avenue C train. Also, it is easily accessible to the shops and restaurants along Fulton and nearby Atlantic Ave. $529,000. The Open House is scheduled for Sunday, February 13th, from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

4. The final listing is located at 613A Hancock Street. This is a true Bed-Stuy Brownstone, there are still some left but not for long. The property is a three-story walkup with architectural details that are so loved in brownstones. It is a family home with two of the apartment units ready to be rented for income. Wide sidewalks and tree lined streets compose the scenery here with shops located minutes away at Broadway and all along Fulton. $485,000. Open House is scheduled for Sunday, February 13th, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

Are you a local real estate agent? E-mail c.zawadi.morris@patch.com to feature your upcoming open houses here.