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SOLD FOR $1,450,000

· Closed February 26, 2021

296 STERLING Place #8
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,450,000

296 STERLING Place #8

Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

THE STERLING ARMS

MLS® #RLS10678740

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

3

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1910
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,554/mo
Neighborhood Prospect Heights

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Other

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Exposure East,South
Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Cross Street Vanderbilt Avenue & Butler Place
Year Built 1910
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 01170-0029-00296-000-0000008

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Oct 27, 2020 $1,495,000 -
Currently May 18, 2026 $1,450,000 -3.0%

Description

Comfort awaits you in a beautiful 3 bedroom 2 full bathroom apartment at 296 Sterling Place, located in prime Prospect Heights. An entry foyer with 2 large closets welcomes you inside this spacious, well-laid-out apartment boasting 12 windows and a lovely light-filled ambience! Beyond sit 2 generous bedrooms with ample closets (one a walk-in). Between them you?ll find a lovely full windowed bathroom, and laundry closet with stackable washer/dryer. To the right of the foyer is a finely appointed windowed kitchen with abundant wood cabinetry and counter space, stainless steel appliances, and a porcelain farmhouse sink. The cook?s quarters open out to a very sizable living/dining area for relaxing and entertaining, flooded with sunshine throughout the day thanks to three oversized windows. Privately positioned is the roomy corner primary suite featuring windows on two exposures, a big walk-in closet with dressing area, and a modern en-suite bath. Other highlights are split-system air conditioning, and private storage space in the basement that complements the home?s extensive (7) closets. This premier apartment in a 21-unit prewar elevator coop is supremely located on Sterling Place at the corner of Butler Place, right around the corner from Prospect Park, and the 2/3/B and Q express trains. Nearby you?ll enjoy great restaurants, cafes and shops along Vanderbilt Avenue, or take a short stroll down Eastern Parkway to the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and the Brooklyn Museum.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,554/mo
Original Price $1,495,000
Sale Price $1,450,000

Prospect Heights is a compact Brooklyn neighborhood anchored by the Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park, and the Brooklyn Museum. The real estate market features historic brownstones, pre-war cooperatives, and new developments like Pacific Park, with 2/3/B/Q/4 train service.

Prospect Heights Live Market Data

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Active Listings

35

Median Asking Price

$1.50M

Median $/Sqft

$1,370

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

3

Price Reduced

17%

Sold (30 Days)

1

Median Sale Price

$635K

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Location

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296 STERLING Place #8, Prospect Heights, Kings County • Near Vanderbilt Avenue & Butler Place

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1910
Year Built
116 years old
6
Floors
22
Residential Units
R8X
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $2,796,750
Land Value: $170,100
Exemptions: $59,910

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 6,871 SF
Building Area: 29,724 SF
Built FAR: 4.33
Allowed FAR: 6.02

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $1,554 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1910, making it approximately 116 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10678740
First Listed: 10/27/2020
Price Changed: 3/1/2021
Closed: 2/26/2021
Contract Date: 10/27/2020

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Jackie Torren

Listing Contact: (917) 287-4249

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