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291 Sterling Place, 
Brooklyn, NY 11238

$4,295,000


5

Beds


3

Baths


3,902

Sq Ft


Single Family

Pending

Listed by

Patricia Larocco

Steven Meril

Compass

Last updated:

May 23, 2026, 11:58 AM

MLS#

RLS20078718

Source:

NY REBNY

About This Home

291 Sterling Place

*ACCEPTED OFFER* A Rare 19-Foot-Wide Romanesque Revival Brownstone 291 Sterling Place | Prospect Heights Offered at $4,295,000 Located on one of Prospect Heights’ most beautiful tree-lined blocks, just moments from Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Park, 291 Sterling Place is a 19-foot-wide Romanesque Revival brownstone built circa 1897, offering exceptional scale and original architectural detail. Spanning approximately 3,902 square feet on a 19’ × 131’ lot, the home retains remarkable period craftsmanship including stained glass, intricate carved woodwork, original fireplaces, rich paneling, and beautifully preserved millwork. Currently configured as a grand owner’s triplex above a garden-level apartment, the home offers both flexibility and classic brownstone living. The parlor floor features soaring 10.5-foot ceilings, elegant living and dining rooms, and stunning original details throughout. The upper floors provide four spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, along with a formal dining room and large eat-in kitchen, offering an ideal framework for modern living while preserving the home’s historic character. The garden level includes a one-bedroom apartment with private entrance and garden access, ideal for guests, rental income, or extended living. Set on a deep 131-foot lot, the property also offers a rarely found oversized garden and a dry cellar for storage or future potential. Ideally positioned near Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and Vanderbilt Avenue’s vibrant dining scene, 291 Sterling Place presents a rare opportunity to own a classic Brooklyn brownstone in one of the borough’s most desirable neighborhoods. 5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms Approx. 3,902 SF | 19’ × 131’ Lot

Home Facts

Single Family

3 Baths

5 Bedrooms

Built in 1899

Price Summary

4,295,000

$1,100 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

RLS20078718

Last Updated:

May 23, 2026, 11:58 AM

Added:

6 month(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

5

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

3

Full Bathrooms:

3

Interior

Living Area:

3,902 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Building Area:

3,902 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1899


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$4,295,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$1,100 per Sq. Ft.

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