Brooklyn (Prospect Heights), NY, 11238 | $4,295,000

*ACCEPTED OFFER* 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

Features

  • Town: Brooklyn
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Levels: 3
  • Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Baths: 3 full
  • Lot Size: 19.00 x 131.00
  • Laundry: See Remarks
  • Year Built: 1897
  • Approx Sq. Feet: 3,902
  • Est. Taxes: $12,708
  • Pet Policy: Building Yes,Yes
  • MLS#: RLS20085735
  • Days on Market: 46 days
  • Website: https://www.raveis.com
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Brooklyn (Prospect Heights), NY, 11238

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5/6 (30 Yr)
Adjustable Rate Jumbo*
30 Year
Fixed-Rate Jumbo
15 Year
Fixed-Rate Jumbo
Loan Amount $3,436,000 $3,436,000 $3,436,000
Term 360 months 360 months 180 months
Initial Interest Rate** 5.500% 6.125% 6.000%
Interest Rate based on Index + Margin 8.125%
Annual Percentage Rate 6.165% 6.259% 6.183%
Monthly Tax Payment $1,059 $1,059 $1,059
H/O Insurance Payment $125 $125 $125
Initial Principal & Interest Pmt $19,509 $20,878 $28,995
Total Monthly Payment $20,693 $22,062 $30,179

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