497 Saint Johns Place Brooklyn, NY 11238
Prospect Heights NeighborhoodEstimated payment $32,456/month
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,000
Sq Ft
$1,474
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Bonus Room with Fireplace
- Garage
- 4-minute walk to Dr. Ronald McNair Park
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- Property is in excellent condition
About This Home
A Bespoke Carriage House Reimagined for Modern Living
This former 19th-century carriage house and stable, reimagined by its architect owners, has been masterfully transformed into a 4,000 SF live/work compound, an exceptional fusion of heritage, design, and luxury. Set on a 131-foot-deep lot, the property comprises a 25-foot-wide by 50-foot deep main residence, a two-car garage, and, a 25-foot-wide custom-built guesthouse and spa offering rare scale and privacy just minutes from Prospect Park.
Every detail reflects material artistry: radiant heated wide-plank walnut floors, yellow leaf heart pine beams, reclaimed sequoia, exposed brick, hot-rolled steel, and Venetian plaster all contribute texture and depth. At its center, a sculptural floating staircase, crafted with mortise-and-tenon joinery, suspended between masonry and exposed original studs, anchors a soaring, light-filled interior with three wood-burning fireplaces.
The ground-level entry welcomes you with its striking floating wood screen staircase. Honed concrete floors lead to a rear den featuring a rustic cast-iron wood-burning stove, while large Loewen windows and glass doors open seamlessly to a lush private garden.
The open-plan second floor flows around a professional grade chef's kitchen, lined with bespoke walnut cabinetry, is coupled with a wood-fired pizza oven set beneath a pressed-tin ceiling. The upper level features three bedrooms, and two distinctly crafted bathrooms with continuous flooring, inventive hidden slot drains, a vintage American copper tub, and full-height glass panels that create an immersive experience.
The expansive garden, lined with reclaimed Belgian block and bluestone, leads to a two-wing guesthouse retreat: one side, a sunlit studio with sliding glass doors that open directly onto the garden; the other, a serene Japanese-inspired spa with hinoki wood soaking tub, steam room, open shower with slate finishes, and radiant-heated floor.
Future-forward infrastructure includes zoned HVAC, on-demand hot water, new insulated roof, underground utilities, and a climate-controlled 2,000-bottle capacity wine cellar, with substantial unused FAR for expansion.
Ideally located near Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, and Franklin Avenue's cultural corridor, this one-of-a kind residence is a rare opportunity to own a singular architectural masterpiece in the heart of Brooklyn.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,020
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- 3,275 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 131.00x25.00
- Property is in excellent condition
Parking
- Garage
Interior Spaces
- 4,000 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Den with Fireplace
- Bonus Room with Fireplace
- 4 Fireplaces
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Washer Dryer Allowed
- Washer Hookup
Utilities
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
Community Details
- 2 Units
- Crown Heights Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 0048 / 01174
Map
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Home Values in the Area
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Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,735 | $119,160 | $28,740 | $90,420 |
| 2024 | $6,735 | $113,940 | $28,740 | $85,200 |
| 2023 | $6,410 | $114,180 | $28,740 | $85,440 |
| 2022 | $5,921 | $125,100 | $28,740 | $96,360 |
| 2021 | $5,879 | $106,500 | $28,740 | $77,760 |
| 2020 | $4,397 | $129,120 | $28,740 | $100,380 |
| 2019 | $5,797 | $134,700 | $28,740 | $105,960 |
| 2018 | $5,302 | $27,469 | $4,635 | $22,834 |
| 2017 | $4,983 | $25,915 | $6,276 | $19,639 |
| 2016 | $4,578 | $24,452 | $6,457 | $17,995 |
| 2015 | $2,729 | $24,433 | $6,934 | $17,499 |
| 2014 | $2,729 | $24,260 | $8,259 | $16,001 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2025 09/02/25 | For Sale | $5,895,000 | -- | $1,474 / Sq Ft |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $1,200,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $1,200,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $275,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $275,000 | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Commonwealth Land Title Ins | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Commonwealth Land Title Ins |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $585,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $272,832 | FHA |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS20045127
APN: 01174-0048
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