$3,200,000
Updated 7 months ago
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640 Prospect Place

Crown Heights, Brooklyn | Franklin Ave & Bedford Ave

11 Rooms4 Beds3.5 Baths3,240 Square FeetSingle Family

$3,200,000
floors / apts3 / 1
Lot Size18'x131'
Built Size18'x45'
ZoneR6B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$4,692
Price Per SF
$988

This property was sold for $3,200,000 on 01/08/26.

Listing Features

  • Architectural Dtls

Outdoor space and views

  • Backyard
  • Deck [17'x8']
  • Garden [17'x69']
  • Patio

Building Amenities

  • Garden

Property Description for 640 Prospect Place

Welcome to 640 Prospect Place – a rare opportunity to own a stunning single family townhouse in the heart of Crown Heights. Originally built in 1901, this elegant townhouse sits on a tree-lined block in the heart of Crown Heights. Spanning three stories plus a finished cellar, the home offers a perfect balance of preserved historic detail and modern comfort, creating an inviting space for today’s homeowner. The parlor level welcomes you through original double doors into a gracious living room adorned with soaring ceilings, ornate crown moldings, and a decorative fireplace that speaks to the home’s historic charm. Flowing seamlessly from the living space, the formal dining area is ideal for family gatherings and entertaining. At the rear, a thoughtfully renovated kitchen features integrated appliances, custom cabinetry, and generous marble counter space. A glass door opens to a private deck that overlooks the lush, extra-deep backyard—perfect for summer dining, play, or quiet retreat. Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms, each offering its own character and flexibility. The primary bedroom overlooks the garden and is bathed in natural light, with ample closet space and an ensuite bathroom. Additional bedrooms provide room for family, guests, or a home office, and are complemented by a full bathroom with artistic stylish design. The garden floor offers an inviting extension of the home, with one bedroom, complete with a wet bar, comfortable living area, and direct access to the backyard. This level is perfect for casual entertaining, a media room, or a private guest suite. The finished cellar offers a versatile space that can function as a recreation room, home gym, or office. With its tall ceilings, powder room, and storage, it adds comfort and convenience to the home’s layout. Located on Prospect Place, the home is surrounded by the neighborhood’s best dining, cafés, and cultural attractions. Local favorites such as Mayfield, RAS Plant based and Chavela’s are just moments away, and Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Botanic Garden are within easy reach. The 2, 3, 4, 5 and S trains at Franklin Avenue provide a quick commute to Manhattan and beyond. 640 Prospect Place offers the rare opportunity to own a historic Brooklyn townhouse that combines timeless architectural detail, modern updates, and a flexible layout—an ideal setting for refined living in one of Brooklyn’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

Listing History for 640 Prospect Place

Now
01/09/2026
$3,200,000
Sold and Closed by Tali Berzak
Compass
2026

Building Details for 640 Prospect Place

OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1901
Floors/Apts3/1
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Park Pl
0.11 miles
Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College
0.31 miles
Botanic Garden
0.36 miles
Franklin Av
0.41 miles
Nostrand Av
0.43 miles

Railroad

Nostrand AvenueLong Island Rail Road
0.46 miles

Citi Bike

Park Pl & Franklin Ave
0.06 miles
Franklin Ave & St Marks Ave
0.09 miles

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Crown Heights | Brooklyn

Quick Profile

Originally known as Crown Hill by the Lenape Indians that lived there, Crown Heights has evolved into a diverse neighborhood, occupied primarily by Hasidic Jews and one of the largest Caribbean populations to be found anywhere outside of the West Indies. 

Head over to Nostrand Avenue, one of the main West Indian commercial areas in the neighborhood, which is lined with stores that have been in those exact same places for generations, providing their goods and services to area residents. Kingston Avenue has similar commercial activities that support the Jewish community, and Franklin Avenue shows the most signs of change and gentrification, with an ever-expanding mix of yoga studios, coffee shops, and organic grocery stores that serve the influx of young professionals. No matter which of these areas you visit, you will find an interesting mix of businesses that you wouldn’t normally picture as existing side-by-side. It is all part of the cultural diversity of Crown Heights.

The neighborhood is bisected, from east to west, by Eastern Parkway, which is a beautiful, 3-mile-long boulevard lined with mature trees. This leafy oasis was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, famed designer of Central Park, the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina, and the U. S. Capitol in Washington, D. C.

You will find a mix of low-rise apartment buildings, large middle-class elevator buildings, brownstones, and some luxury buildings. Century-old architecture stands next to modern residential developments in a visually interesting mix of styles, much as the diversity of the residents exists. People who would not normally meet and mix are forging new pathways to cultural understanding by working, living, and playing together in the same neighborhood.

All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 102978TH