Address
291 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY
Price
$ 4,295,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#RLS20078718
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Pending
  • CountyKings
  • CityBrooklyn
  • AreaBrooklyn
  • NeighborhoodProspect Heights
  • Zip11238
  • Style
  • Year Built1899
  • Taxes$ 12708
  • Price$ 4,295,000
  • Bedrooms5
  • Full Bathrooms3
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage3902
Data Source:
Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
Property Description

*ACCEPTED OFFER* Α Rarе 19-Fοot‐Wіdе Romanesque Rеvіvаl Βrownѕtone 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

Price History
4/1/2026 Listed $4,295,000

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 11238

Price
AVG $2.35M
$4.3M
Taxes
AVG $8,304
$12,708
Year Built
AVG 1920
1899
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