Midwood home with butler's pantry lists at $1.45 million
A 1912 wood-frame house in Brooklyn offers early 20th century details but requires extensive restoration work.
By Pavel Bell ·
A detached house at 908 East 18th Street in Brooklyn's Midwood neighborhood is on the market for $1.45 million.
The property features a butler's pantry, built-in cabinetry, and stained glass windows, though the listing describes the condition as requiring assistance. The wood-frame structure includes living and dining rooms on the main floor, three bedrooms on the second floor, and an additional bedroom in the attic. A basement level contains laundry facilities, a rec room, and storage space.
The house was built by the Ascutney Realty Company, which developed the block between Avenue I and the freight tracks. Plans filed in 1911 and 1912 list Seth H. Cutting as the architect for many of the company's projects. George and Nora Horne purchased the dwelling in 1912, and the property has remained in the same family since the 1970s. Historical tax photos from the 1940s show original Arts and Crafts details, including shingled gables and wood paneling, which were later covered or removed by the 1980s.
Interior features include a brick fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases and leaded glass windows in the living room. The dining room retains wainscoting, while the butler's pantry contains original cabinetry and hardware, though it currently displays bright plaid wallpaper from a 1970s update. The kitchen was overhauled in the late 20th century with faux brick walls and fluorescent lighting. A rear yard includes a small original garage with brackets and trim that match the house's historical appearance.
The listing is held by Karen Behfar of Behfar Team. The property includes a covered sleeping porch on the second floor, a feature advertised in a 1918 short-term rental listing. The attic bedroom has a sink and access to a full bathroom, with a sloping ceiling covered in the same wallpaper found in the butler's pantry.
The house is priced at $1.45 million and is available for viewing. The original owners maintained a garden in the rear yard, where Nora Horne hosted a strawberry party in 1917.
Source: Brownstoner
