205 Sterling Place
$4,995,000
($1,602 per ft2)
| 6+ beds, 3.5 baths | Approx. 3,118 ft2
59 days on Market
Key Details
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Listed: Mar 5, 2024Days on Market: 59Building Type: TownhouseNeighborhood: Prospect Heights (Brooklyn)
Monthly Real Estate Taxes:
$762
Total Taxes & Fees:
$762
($0.24/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage:
$27,722
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Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost:
$28,484
($9.14/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($999,000),
which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.
Insider Highlights
- Classic Charm with Modern Comforts: The pre-war townhouse, built in 1899, boasts original woodwork, six marble mantels, and beautiful wooden doors. It also offers the comfort of central air conditioning and a washer/dryer in the apartment.
- Spacious and Flexible Living Spaces: The property features a grand parlor with massive front windows, an open, clean-lined kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, and a flexible top floor space that can be reconfigured into three bedrooms or used as a media lounge or home office.
- Unique Outdoor Features: The house is adorned with a flowering apple blossom tree at the entrance and a rare sunroom ideal for indoor/outdoor living. The sunroom has double doors that open to a back deck and a staircase leading to the garden.
- Private Apartment: The garden level offers a private one-bedroom, duplexed apartment with a spiral staircase leading to an additional flex space in the basement.
- Vibrant Neighborhood: The property is surrounded by acclaimed restaurants, bakeries, and shops, making it a perfect choice for those who love to explore their local community.
- Prime Location: This charming two-family brownstone is located in the heart of Prospect Heights, a sought-after neighborhood in Brooklyn. It's in close proximity to the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, Brooklyn Library, and Prospect Park, and offers easy access to the 2/3 and Q/B express trains.
Description
Welcome to 205 Sterling Place, a charming two-family brownstone in the heart of Prospect Heights. This landmarked home features original woodwork, six marble mantels, central air and all the modern conveniences you need for Brooklyn townhouse living.
As you enter through the gorgeous original wooden doors, you’re greeted by a flowering apple blossom tree and streaming Southern sunlight. The grand parlor is flooded with natural light from the massive front windows, which still have their original wooden pocket shutters intact.
Original floors, marble mantels, and original wood banisters complete the elegant look of this beautiful space. The parlor floor also features an open, clean-lined kitchen with a suite of stainless steel appliances, as well as a rare sunroom that’s ideal for indoor/outdoor living. With double doors that swing open to the back deck and a staircase that leads to the garden, this sunroom creates an extra special space that’s perfect for entertaining guests or relaxing with family. Upstairs, the primary suite boasts a full wall of windows that showcase the Southern sun in the morning.
A walk-in closet and marble mantel add to the room’s elegance and functionality. The second bedroom or office space offers views of the lovely garden, and a full bathroom completes the floor. The top floor has two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a laundry room with a skylight. This space can be reconfigured into three bedrooms if desired or used as a media lounge or home office. The garden level offers a private one-bedroom, duplexed apartment with a spiral staircase that leads to an additional flex space in the basement.
This apartment can provide additional income or be a great spot for visiting family and friends. Located on a landmarked block of brownstones, 205 Sterling Place is in one of the most ideal neighborhoods for access to the very best Brooklyn has to offer. The Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, Brooklyn Library, and Prospect Park are all just steps away. The 2/3 and Q/B express trains are within a block, and there are plenty of acclaimed restaurants, bakeries, and shops nearby including Oxalis, Olmsted, Union Market, R&D specialty foods, Gold Star Beer Counter, Weather Up, Blue Marble, LaLou, Fausto, and PattiAnn’s. This home is a perfect combination of classic charm and modern convenience, in one of Brooklyn’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
Original floors, marble mantels, and original wood banisters complete the elegant look of this beautiful space. The parlor floor also features an open, clean-lined kitchen with a suite of stainless steel appliances, as well as a rare sunroom that’s ideal for indoor/outdoor living. With double doors that swing open to the back deck and a staircase that leads to the garden, this sunroom creates an extra special space that’s perfect for entertaining guests or relaxing with family. Upstairs, the primary suite boasts a full wall of windows that showcase the Southern sun in the morning.
A walk-in closet and marble mantel add to the room’s elegance and functionality. The second bedroom or office space offers views of the lovely garden, and a full bathroom completes the floor. The top floor has two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a laundry room with a skylight. This space can be reconfigured into three bedrooms if desired or used as a media lounge or home office. The garden level offers a private one-bedroom, duplexed apartment with a spiral staircase that leads to an additional flex space in the basement.
This apartment can provide additional income or be a great spot for visiting family and friends. Located on a landmarked block of brownstones, 205 Sterling Place is in one of the most ideal neighborhoods for access to the very best Brooklyn has to offer. The Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, Brooklyn Library, and Prospect Park are all just steps away. The 2/3 and Q/B express trains are within a block, and there are plenty of acclaimed restaurants, bakeries, and shops nearby including Oxalis, Olmsted, Union Market, R&D specialty foods, Gold Star Beer Counter, Weather Up, Blue Marble, LaLou, Fausto, and PattiAnn’s. This home is a perfect combination of classic charm and modern convenience, in one of Brooklyn’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
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Building Amenities
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