SOLD FOR $1,257,000
Listed at $1,195,000 · Sold 5.2% above asking · Closed June 27, 2016
296 STERLING Place #16
MLS® #RLS10465215
Listing by The Corcoran Group
3
Bedrooms
1
Bath
1,400
Sq. Ft.
1910
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: East,North,West facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1910)
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Description
IN-CONTRACT / BRING YOUR CONTRACTOR/ARCHITECT!!!...as youll want to fully renovate this ESTATE condition, 1,400 SF apartment with 10 high ceilings, wonderful light, plenty of windows and great open views! This SPONSOR apartment (no board approval to purchase) is in a well-run 21 unit co-op called The Sterling Arms, located in PRIME Prospect Heights. Currently being offered as a 3 bedroom, 1 bath, the buyer can potentially renovate this large, expansive apartment into the 3 bedroom/2 bath w/ laundry that you dream about.This spacious unit is in a great pre-war building on a wonderful block in a terrific Brooklyn neighborhood (Corner of Sterling and Butler Place). Location on this tree and brownstone lined, quiet Street is perfect! Just a block or so to the #2,3,Q,B express trains (in Manhattan in 15 minutes) and to Prospect Park. The Botanic Gardens, Brooklyn Museum, Green Market, Library and Grand Army Plaza as well as shops and restaurants are all within a few minutes walk.
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About Prospect Heights
View All Prospect Heights ListingsProspect 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
View NeighborhoodActive 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
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/29/26, 2:48 AM EST
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Location
296 STERLING Place #16, Prospect Heights, Kings County • Near Vanderbilt Avenue & Butler Place
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Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Mitchell Wexler
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