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SOLD FOR $1,950,000

· Closed May 16, 2019

296 Sterling Place #17
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,950,000

296 Sterling Place #17

Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

Sterling Arms, The

MLS® #RLS10385983

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1905

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Year Built 1905
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,682/mo
Neighborhood Prospect Heights
Floor 6 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 6 of 6
View City
Exposure East,North,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street Vanderbilt Avenue/Butler Place
Year Built 1905
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 01170-0029-00296-000-0000017
Block/Lot 1170/29

Description

With 14 oversized windows providing western, northern, and eastern panoramic views and brilliant sunlight all day long, this singular 3 Bed/2 Bath loft truly offers the best kind of Brooklyn living. Every inch of this top-floor loft has recently been reimagined and renovated to accentuate its character and deliver efficiency. Featuring 12.5 ft. beamed ceilings, glass door knobs, chandeliers, exposed brick, beautifully finished 5 inch oak plank floors, decorative radiator covers, Bosch washer/dryer, multi-zone AC, and more storage than you can imagine, including a 9 ft. x 4 ft. private storage locker in the basement, this is a truly one-of-a-kind offering.

The oversized, flatiron-shaped living room provides ample room to entertain and is anchored by the stunning open kitchen featuring a large island, grey custom cabinetry, quartz counters, stainless steel range, hood, dishwasher, and microwave drawer along with a chic white refrigerator, stone flooring, and brass fixtures throughout. A king-sized master bedroom boasts massive closets and an opulent, windowed, en suite bathroom with brass fixtures, marble pedestal sink, porcelain tiling, toto toilet, and the spectacular original clawfoot tub. Additionally, there are two more charming bedrooms and a stunning guest bath featuring brass fixtures, herringbone marble floor tiles framed by penny and subway tiled walls.

Given its characteristic Flatiron shape where Butler Place meets Sterling Place, the distinguishable Sterling Arms is conveniently located near Prospect Park, The Botanical Gardens, the Brooklyn Library, Farmers Market at Grand Army Plaza and Barclay Center as well as the 2,3,4,5,Q,and B trains and every imaginable convenience Prospect heights and Park Slope have to offer. Pets, sublets, pied-a-terres, parents purchasing, co-purchasing, and gifting are allowed.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Building Sterling Arms, The
Stories 6
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,682/mo
Sale Price $1,950,000
Previous Price $1,799,000

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

23

Median Asking Price

$875K

Median $/Sqft

$1,238

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

3

Price Reduced

9%

Sold (30 Days)

5

Median Sale Price

$1.58M

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296 Sterling Place #17, Prospect Heights, Kings County • Near Vanderbilt Avenue/Butler Place

MLS® ID: RLS10385983
First Listed: 3/8/2016
Price Changed: 3/8/2016
Closed: 5/16/2019
Contract Date: 2/20/2019

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Matthew Burrows

Listing Contact: (212) 913-9058

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