291 Sterling Place
MLS® #RLS20078718
Listing by Compass
5
Bedrooms
3
Baths
3,902
Sq. Ft.
1899
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: North,South facing
- Outdoor Space: Deck, Patio
- Fireplace: 1 fireplace
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A Rare 19-Foot-Wide Romanesque Revival Brownstone 291 Sterling Place | Prospect Heights Offered at $4,295,000 Located on one of Prospect Heights’ most beautiful tree-lined blocks, just moments from Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Park, 291 Sterling Place is a 19-foot-wide Romanesque Revival brownstone built circa 1897, offering exceptional scale and original architectural detail. Spanning approximately 3,902 square feet on a 19’ × 131’ lot, the home retains remarkable period craftsmanship including stained glass, intricate carved woodwork, original fireplaces, rich paneling, and beautifully preserved millwork. Currently configured as a grand owner’s triplex above a garden-level apartment, the home offers both flexibility and classic brownstone living. The parlor floor features soaring 10.5-foot ceilings, elegant living and dining rooms, and stunning original details throughout. The upper floors provide four spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, along with a formal dining room and large eat-in kitchen, offering an ideal framework for modern living while preserving the home’s historic character. The garden level includes a one-bedroom apartment with private entrance and garden access, ideal for guests, rental income, or extended living. Set on a deep 131-foot lot, the property also offers a rarely found oversized garden and a dry cellar for storage or future potential. Ideally positioned near Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and Vanderbilt Avenue’s vibrant dining scene, 291 Sterling Place presents a rare opportunity to own a classic Brooklyn brownstone in one of the borough’s most desirable neighborhoods. 5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms Approx. 3,902 SF | 19’ × 131’ Lot
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About Prospect Heights
View All Prospect Heights ListingsProspect Heights is a small but culturally dense neighborhood that offers the best of Brooklyn living. Anchored by the Brooklyn Public Library and the Grand Army Plaza, the area provides immediate access to Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Museum. The real estate market is a sophisticated blend of historic brownstones, stately pre-war cooperatives, and high-end new developments like Pacific Park, offering a range of options for modern urbanites.
Prospect Heights Live Market Data
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22
Median Asking Price
$963K
Median $/Sqft
$1,288
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
3
Price Reduced
5%
Sold (30 Days)
6
Median Sale Price
$1.60M
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291 Sterling Place, Prospect Heights, Kings County
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