<div><p>Living History in Beautiful Brooklyn Heights</p><p>290 Hicks Street is a classic townhouse on a charming, landmark block. Upon entering through the stately front door, the Parlor level features multiple seating areas. The space is versatile and easily arranged for entertaining, learning the piano, or relaxing by the fire. Currently, it is setup with an august library in the front, and a formal living room with a wood burning fireplace overlooking the bucolic garden.</p><p>Downstairs on the Garden level, a massive eat-in-kitchen flows to the formal dining area making it a breeze to host dinner parties or luncheons. The kitchen looks out onto the patio with a grill and a backyard full of flowers. The back of the garden is framed with an ivy-laced wall, providing privacy.</p><p>Upstairs on the second floor, the primary suite enjoys a large rear-facing bedroom, spacious walk-through closet, and primary bathroom outfitted with double vanity and a sliding glass door shower. A second bedroom on the floor gazes out over the tree-lined street.</p><p>On the third floor are three more bedrooms and a windowed bathroom with a double sink and tub. The large open space in the center of the floor is illuminated by two skylights and can be used as a playroom, office or gym. There is also laundry and additional storage on this floor.</p><p>The house has a large basement that can be built-out or used in its current form as storage. The lot runs East to West for beautiful morning and evening light.</p><p>Located in the storied neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights, this house is a part of history. Built in 1856, this house has only been owned by four families. It is said Kahlil Gibran wrote some of his 1923 book The Prophet in this house.</p><p>Today, the neighborhood is bustling with restaurants like Ingas Bar, River Deli, stores like Sahadi's and Collyer's Mansion, a plethora of schools and the brand-new Brooklyn Heights Public Library at Cadman Plaza. 290 Hicks Street is conveniently positioned near restaurant row on Atlantic Avenue. Pop over to dinner at Pips, The Long Island Bar or Colonie; or drop in for an evening cocktail at Elsa, Henry Public or Bohemien Bar. It is also only blocks away from the gorgeous 85 acre riverfront park, Brooklyn Bridge Park. Brooklyn Heights is easily accessible by the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, F and R trains and a multitude of buses.</p><p>This is a truly special house. Become the next steward to this part of Brooklyn Heights history.</p><div> </div></div>
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Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1930
Living Area: 3,264 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Serhant LLC
Office Phone: (646) 480-7665
Listing Agent: Margaret Chong
Agent Phone: (405) 209-4698
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Basement: No
Fireplace: Bedroom, Decorative, Library
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedroom Count: 5
Exterior Features
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View: Other
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $5,750,000
Price Per SqFt: $1,762/SqFt
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PS 29 John M Harrigan
425 Henry St
Distance between this listing and this school0.39 miles
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Brooklyn Success Academy Charter School 3
284 Baltic Stbsmt
Distance between this listing and this school0.53 miles
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PS 58 The Carroll
330 Smith St
Distance between this listing and this school0.85 miles
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PS 261 Philip Livingston
314 Pacific St
Distance between this listing and this school0.61 miles
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PS 8 Robert Fulton
37 Hicks St
Distance between this listing and this school0.61 miles
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Carroll Gardens School For Innovation
317 Hoyt St
Distance between this listing and this school0.89 miles
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Brooklyn Frontiers High School
112 Schermerhorn St
Distance between this listing and this school0.46 miles
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Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women
283 Adams St
Distance between this listing and this school0.50 miles
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Urban Assembly School For Law and Justice
283 Adams St
Distance between this listing and this school0.50 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $153,846. Typical income of New York, NY residents is between $100k-200k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 290 Hicks St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 290 Hicks St property is $5,750,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 290 Hicks St is a townhouse located in New York City, New York, 11201.
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Active Listing: 290 Hicks St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 290 Hicks St has 5 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 290 Hicks St is 3,264 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 290 Hicks St is 1930.
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This home is located at 290 Hicks St in New York City, NY and zip code 11201 in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood. This 3,264 square foot home was built in 1930. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 10, 2024 and is currently priced at $5,750,000.
While more than 168 listings in New York, NY in April 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 758 listings sold at asking price, and more than 748 were sold below. Between March 2024 and April 2024, New York, NY real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 3.8%. The median list price of listings available in April 2024 was $849,191, while the average time on the real estate market was 96 days.
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