SOLD FOR $1,190,000
Listed at $1,250,000 · Sold 4.8% below asking · Closed February 5, 2015
$1,250,000
639 St Johns Place
MLS® #RLS10052259
Listing by The Corcoran Group
Studio
Bedroom
0
Bath
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1899
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1899)
Property Details
Description
Own a whole house for the price of a condo! Crown Heights charmer filled with light: gorgeous original hardwood floors, updated kitchen and bath, plaster mouldings, mantel and built-in, two skylights and central stair. Tree-lined street in perfect location: two blocks from the 2,3,4,5 trains, around the corner from and all the dining and shopping hotspots of Franklin Avenue - Chavela's, Barboncino, Breukelen Coffee, The Pulp and the Bean, Little Zelda, and the rest of the Crown Heights Commercial Renaissance. Classed by city as a two-family with single-family three-bedroom layout. Unused FAR allows enormous room to build. Living room, dining and kitchen on parlor floor, large master bedroom and two smaller bedrooms and bath on second floor. Cellar has separate entrance under stoop and windows at front of house, and unused FAR would allow expansion. Cellar has second bathroom, but is currently unfinished space. Adorable backyard with a mulberry tree has endless potential with a little landscaping (and Mulberry Jam!).
Building Information
About Crown Heights
View All Crown Heights ListingsCrown 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
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
80
Median Asking Price
$1.43M
Median $/Sqft
$1,153
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
13
Price Reduced
18%
Sold (30 Days)
12
Median Sale Price
$1.17M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/29/26, 3:50 AM EST
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Location
639 St Johns Place, Crown Heights, Kings County • Near Franklin Avenue & Saint Francis Place
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Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Jonah Ramu Cohen
Listing Contact: (413) 429-6781
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