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SOLD FOR $1,250,000

· Closed January 28, 2015

279 STERLING Place #2A
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,250,000

279 STERLING Place #2A

Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

OLD PS 9 OWNERS COR

MLS® #RLS10082380

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Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

3

Bedrooms

3

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1895

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Year Built 1895
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $834/mo
Neighborhood Prospect Heights

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1895)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths null Full
Pets Yes
Year Built 1895
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 01165-0001-00279-000-000002A

Description

Finally available! In coveted P.S. 9, an award-winning renovation of a landmark school, this apartment has 3 full bedrooms and an office. The kitchen has been renovated to the highest standard and there are 2.5 baths. Soaring ceilings and beautiful tall windows are the signatures of this co-op. The spacious layout and friendliness of the building make it a wonderful place to put down roots. A few short blocks will take you to the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Public Library, Prospect Park and excellent subway service. Additionally, there is a shared garden and a parking lot (with a waiting list).

Building Information

Building OLD PS 9 OWNERS COR
Total Units 21
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $834/mo

Prospect 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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Active Listings

22

Median Asking Price

$887K

Median $/Sqft

$1,238

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

3

Price Reduced

9%

Sold (30 Days)

6

Median Sale Price

$1.60M

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279 STERLING Place #2A, Prospect Heights, Kings County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10082380
First Listed: 1/28/2015
Closed: 1/28/2015
Contract Date: 2/15/2006

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Libby Ryan

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