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Five Fantastic open houses this weekend in Bed-Stuy

Whether you’re in the market for shopping for a home 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 62 Bainbridge Street, a four-story, three-family townhouse in Stuyvesant Heights. This town-home is nestled in a cul-de-sac which gives kids and families plenty of quiet space to play within the lovely historic district of one of Bed-Stuys most gorgeous sections-- Stuyvesant Heights. Not only does this property offer actionable income, it also offers original detail throughout and an exclusive manicured garden. This property is in walking distance to Interfaith Medical Center, Brownstone Books and Peaches. $855,000.The open house is Sunday, March 13, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.

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2.The second listing is 1311 Pacific Street, a condo unit that provides 629 square feet of modern living space within an uber-new multiple unit property. These condos are decked out with stainless steel appliances, super insulating energy efficiency and are virtually soundproof.  FHA financing can be obtained for this unit as low as 3.5%. The condo asking price is $275,000. Each condo unit has its own private keyed elevator, private terrace and rainfall showers. This property is near to the Kingston/Throop A/C and the Brooklyn Children's Museum. The open house is Saturday, March 12, 1:00pm to 3:00pm

3. The third listing is 587 Putnam Avenue, a four story town-home that provides three family units: a three-bedroom duplex with a garden and two bedroom apartments above. With a new roof, heating system, new kitchens, wood floors and a rental unit income stream, this property is a must see. $649,000. Open house is Sunday, March 13, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm

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4. The fourth listing is 402A Bainbridge Street, a two-family Brownstone ( get them while you can) in the race to own in Bed-Stuy. Coming in at the same price as a two-bedroom condo in neighboring Clinton Hill, the price of this Brownstone is not to be beat.$599,000. This property was recently renovated, having gone through a major transformation. It is in excellent move-in condition. The upper portion of the Brownstone has a three-bedroom duplex and the lower has a one-bedroom garden apartment, with its own  finished basement. Each unit has a washer and dryer and a separate boiler. Located near Saratoga Park and the Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium. The open house is Sunday, March 13, 2:30pm to  4:00pm.

5. The fifth listing is 359 Macon Street. This two-family Brownstone offers its owner Victorian details, birch cabinetry, slate mantles, exposed brick and cherry woodwork. Owner would take bottom duplex leaving the top floor to provide rental income from the one-bedroom that also offers original Victorian detail and gas forced air heat. The property is in close proximity to Peaches, Brooklyn Public Library and Brownstone Books. $689,000. Open house is Saturday, March 12, 12:00am to 1:30pm.

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