751 Rugby Road | Ditmas Park Welcome to 751 Rugby Road, a gracious Ditmas Park residence where classic Brooklyn character, generous proportions, abundant natural light and wonderful indoor-outdoor living come together in a home filled with architectural personality. From the moment you enter, original details set the tone. Beautiful hardwood floors, substantial wood moldings, decorative millwork and crown molding in the living and dining rooms lend warmth and character to the main level. The layout flows comfortably between formal entertaining spaces and relaxed everyday living. The inviting living room leads into a formal dining room, offering plenty of space for intimate dinners as well as larger gatherings. Original woodwork and crown molding provide an elegant backdrop while preserving the craftsmanship and character associated with Ditmas Park's historic homes. Toward the rear is a distinctive Tuscan-inspired kitchen and breakfast area, where warm wood cabinetry, richly toned countertops, decorative tilework, terracotta-style flooring and natural wood accents create an inviting European atmosphere. Generous cabinetry and work surfaces provide plenty of room for cooking and entertaining, while skylights and windows bring natural light into the space and provide views toward the garden. A charming half bath on this level continues the home's distinctive aesthetic with wood wainscoting, intricate mosaic flooring and tilework, and a sculptural vessel sink. The second floor offers three bedrooms, including an especially memorable sun-filled bedroom wrapped in an expansive curved window bay. A long built-in window bench stretches beneath the windows, creating an idyllic spot for reading, relaxing, enjoying morning coffee or simply taking in the leafy neighborhood views. It's the kind of architectural feature that gives a room—and a home—its own identity. Continue to the top floor, where two additional bedrooms create a private and character-filled upper level. The primary suite is a true retreat, distinguished by dramatic vaulted ceilings and multiple skylights that fill the room with natural light. Original wood floors and trim bring warmth to the soaring space, while built-in cabinetry provides both storage and a convenient work area. Above, a unique plant loft takes advantage of the height and abundant sunlight, creating a wonderful architectural feature with possibilities for greenery, display or additional storage. The primary suite also includes a dedicated dressing room, providing substantial wardrobe and storage space separate from the sleeping area, as well as a private en-suite bathroom with a shower. Together, the bedroom, dressing room and bath create a wonderfully private owner's retreat occupying its own portion of the upper floor. The second bedroom on the top floor has an entirely different personality. Beautiful arched windows framed in rich original woodwork immediately draw the eye, bringing both architectural interest and treetop views into the room. The sloped ceiling lines and hardwood floors add to its charm, making this an inviting bedroom that could also lend itself beautifully to a guest room, office, studio or creative space. Practicality hasn't been overlooked. A dedicated laundry room with washer, dryer, utility sink and storage keeps household necessities conveniently contained. The basement offers substantial additional utility and storage space and is currently used in part as a workshop. With room for tools, equipment, hobbies, projects and general storage, it provides valuable functional space beyond the home's primary living areas. Outside, the property transforms into a private retreat. A rear deck directly off the home creates a natural extension of the interior and an inviting setting for outdoor dining, grilling and entertaining. Beyond it lies a manicured backyard framed by mature trees, established plantings, garden beds and lush greenery. Fencing enhances the sense of priva
West Midwood, located between Prospect Park and Marine Park, is a residential and leafy New York neighborhood with prewar apartment houses and tree-lined side streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Flatbush Avenue corridor near Avenue J, where bakeries, produce markets, and long-running eateries keep the sidewalks busy. Community pillars include the Kings Theatre, the historic Flatbush Town Hall, and the Brooklyn College Performing Arts Center. Detached Tudors and brick colonials mix with mid-rise co-ops, giving blocks a varied, lived-in rhythm. Green space threads in from nearby Prospect Park and the Parade Ground, shaping a walk-and-bike routine. Subway stops along the Q and 2/5 lines tie the area to the rest of Brooklyn and Manhattan.
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Market insights
751 Rugby Rd · $1,800,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 60 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.6%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,800,000
Median sale price in this area is $993,740. (45% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Bay windows
Crown molding
Entrance foyer
Eat-in kitchen
Granite counters
High ceilings
Walk-in closet(s)
Bedrooms
Total rooms: 11
Has basement
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Gas cooktop
Gas oven
Eat-in kitchen
Granite counters
Laundry & utility
Laundry features: see remarks
Flooring
Hardwood
Stone
Tile
Exterior features
Building garden
Private entrance
Private outdoor space (over 60 sqft)
Private yard
Patio
Porch
Home design
3 stories
Entry level is 1
Construction
Full basement
HOA & community
Association fee paid monthly
Other
Building does not allow pets
Electricity and solar
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Residential development in R2 districts is limited exclusively to single-family detached houses. Floral Park in Queens, parts of City Island and Riverdale in the Bronx, and Westerleigh on Staten Island's north shore are typical R2 districts.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Library
Museum / gallery
Golf related
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
67% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
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