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· Closed August 12, 2021

888 Sterling Place

$1,870,000

$783 per sq ft

888 Sterling Place

Crown Heights, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10628286

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

4

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

2,388

Sq. Ft.

1901

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Living Area 2,388 sq ft
Year Built 1901
Neighborhood Crown Heights

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1901)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 8
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Cross Street Nostrand Avenue/New York Avenue
Year Built 1901
Living Area 2,388 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 01248-0022
Block/Lot 1248/22

Description

Classic and modern is the best way to describe this unique townhouse located on picturesque Sterling Place in Crown Heights. Bright and sunny and tastefully renovated, this home comes with all the bells and whistles. The garden level boasts a newly remodeled kitchen that opens right on to an extra deep garden. Modern and well designed, this kitchen features a large center island, wrap-around custom cabinetry with extra storage, walk-in pantry and stainless-steel appliances. This level also boasts a formal dining room, full bath and laundry room. The parlor floor is airy and spacious with a sumptuous lounge plus a formal living room perfect for entertaining. Having guests for the holidays? Enjoy a custom Murphy bed tucked away in the lounge to create an extra bedroom. Finally, the top floor accommodates 4 spacious bedrooms and newly renovated master bathroom. This home has it all: high ceilings, plank and decorative hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, accent moldings, exposed brick and fireplaces and a stunning pier mirror plus washer/dryer, security system, split-system ac and full basement. A short distance to tons of cafes and restaurants on Nostrand, Kingston and Franklin Avenues plus Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Children's Museum as well as the 2/3/4 & 5 subway lines.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Building Information

Stories 2
Style Prewar

Crown Heights is a dynamic and architecturally rich neighborhood in the heart of Brooklyn. Famous for its grand boulevards and impressive collection of pre-war apartment buildings and brownstones, the area offers a sense of scale and history. Residents enjoy proximity to the Brooklyn Museum, the Botanic Garden, and a thriving restaurant scene along Franklin and Nostrand Avenues, making it a popular choice for those seeking space and culture.

Crown Heights Live Market Data

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Active Listings

81

Median Asking Price

$1.43M

Median $/Sqft

$1,156

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

14

Price Reduced

17%

Sold (30 Days)

11

Median Sale Price

$1.20M

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888 Sterling Place, Crown Heights, Kings County • Near Nostrand Avenue/New York Avenue

Floor Plans

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MLS® ID: RLS10628286
First Listed: 12/10/2013
Price Changed: 8/13/2021
Closed: 8/12/2021
Contract Date: 5/28/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Justin Dupree

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