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Classic Center Hall Colonial on a Picture-Perfect Bay Ridge Block Welcome to a truly exceptional one-family home, where timeless elegance meets thoughtful modern upgrades on one of Bay Ridge’s most beautiful tree-lined streets. A stunning entryway sets the tone, featuring a classic center hall layout with a graceful staircase and rich hardwood floors that flow throughout the home. To one side, a sun-drenched living room with a working gas fireplace offers the perfect space to relax, seamlessly connecting to a charming front sunroom ideal for a family room or sitting area. On the other side, a grand formal dining room provides an elegant setting for entertaining. The heart of the home is a spacious eat-in kitchen, beautifully appointed with custom cabinetry, high-end finishes, and a gorgeous statement stove—designed for both everyday living and hosting. A tucked-away powder room adds convenience, while a bright breakfast nook with sliding doors leads out to a beautifully finished backyard. Come outside to your private outdoor retreat featuring pavers, a built-in fireplace, and plenty of space to entertain or unwind. The property also includes a private driveway and garage, along with the rare luxury of a heated sidewalk/snow melt system. Upper level offers a sun-filled primary bedroom with generous closet space, along with three additional well-proportioned bedrooms and a beautifully renovated full bathroom. The fully finished basement expands the home’s space, complete with a full bathroom, laundry area, and abundant storage. Additional highlights include central air conditioning, all-new electric, and a brand-new garage roof, making this home as functional as it is beautiful. This is a rare opportunity to own a truly special home that combines classic charm, modern comfort, and an unbeatable Bay Ridge location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
3,800 sq ftLot Size
$1,054Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listing by Athena Salavantis• Compass Greater New York, LLC
Listing by Violette Tonuzi• Compass Greater New York, LLC
Bay Ridge, located between Sunset Park and Dyker Heights, is a residential and waterfront New York neighborhood with a harborfront promenade and a low-rise streetscape. Third Avenue and 86th Street concentrates the neighborhood’s tempo, where old-school bakeries, produce markets, and long-running restaurants line the sidewalks under the rumble of the R train. The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge frames the southern edge, while Shore Road Park sets a breezy rhythm along the water. Owl’s Head Park adds hills, ballfields, and skyline views. Community pillars like Tanoreen, the Alpine Cinema, and the Fort Hamilton Army Base anchor local routines. Brick rowhouses and small apartment buildings give the avenues a steady, lived-in cadence.
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Market insights
8311 Colonial Rd · $2,500,000
DAYS ON MARKET
23 days
The average home goes pending in 74 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.6%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,500,000
Median sale price in this area is $987,377. (61% 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
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Central A/C
Fireplace
Garage door opener
Laundry area
Window treatments
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms on the second floor
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Full bathroom in basement
Kitchen
Stove
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Parquet floors
Tile floors
Heating & cooling
Hot water heat (gas)
220V electric service
Exterior features
Back yard
Stucco exterior
Home design
Detached residential building
Pitched roof
Poured concrete foundation
R2 zoning
Lot approximately 38 x 100
Building footprint approximately 40 x 18
Parking
Private drive
Built-in garage with 4 spaces
Construction
Stucco construction
Pitched roof
Poured concrete foundation
Utilities
220V electric
Gas hot water
Gas heating (hot water)
Financial info
Financing available: Bank mortgage or cash
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
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.
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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
3/10 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
61% 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
72/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 8311 Colonial Rd
$2,366,848
$133K under list price of $2.50M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.4M to $2.3M.
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