Wow House: Electric Blue Home On Astoria's 'Mansion Block'

ASTORIA, QUEENS -- Stand out from the crowd of homes lining Astoria's prestigious 'Mansion Block' in this 1880s duplex painted a vibrant shade of blue. The four-bedroom house on Halsey Street recently hit the market for just under $1.3 million.

Much of the Victorian detail remains in this 1,700-square-foot home, whose four bedrooms on the second floor boast stunning views of the city. The home's first floor includes a grand living room with a wood-burning fireplace and marble mantle, a formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen and a half-bathroom. A full basement is accessible from both an interior windowed staircase and the home's backyard.

• Address: 26-17 12th St, Astoria, New York
• Price: $1,299,000
• Square Feet: 1700
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 1 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1880

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