*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
In contract
$4,295,000
291 Sterling Pl #Ths, Brooklyn, NY 11238
5beds
3,902sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1899
-- sqft lot
$4,172,800 Zestimate®
$1,101/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original fireplacesRarely found oversized gardenStunning original details throughoutOriginal architectural detailFour spacious bedroomsBeautifully preserved millworkRemarkable period craftsmanship
- 196 days
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Compass 917-696-0699,
Patty Larocco,
Steven Meril
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1819261
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,902
- Total interior livable area: 3,902 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Other, Terrace
- Exterior features: Garden, Terrace
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Details
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Condition
- Year built: 1899
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Prospect Heights
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,101/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $12,708
- Date on market: 4/1/2026
Estimated market value
$4,172,800
$3.96M - $4.38M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Contingent | $4,295,000$1,101/sqft |
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| 5/12/2026 | Listing removed | $4,295,000$1,101/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,295,000$1,101/sqft |
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Public tax history
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