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$3,199,000
578 Bergen St
Brooklyn, NY, 11238
View more Brooklyn, NY property pages5Beds
3Baths
2,142Sqft
$1493$/sqft
Listing Notes
Welcome to 578 Bergen Street, a classic Prospect Heights townhouse offering original charm, abundant light, and a rare, expansive private yard. Perfect for entertaining, gardening, or creating your own outdoor sanctuary, this generous backyard sets the home apart - providing the kind of space seldom found in the heart of Brooklyn. Inside, enjoy sun-filled living areas, high ceilings, and historic details ready to be reimagined. With expansion and customization opportunities, this residence invites you to design the home of your dreams while enjoying immediate livability. Just moments from Prospect Park, Barclays Center, Vanderbilt Avenue dining, and Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan's financial district. There are multiple transit options to choose from. This home delivers both lifestyle and location. Call today for a private tour.
Market Insights
Above nearby median+24%
$1493/sqft vs a nearby median of $1203/sqft.
Nearby median$1203/sqft
Nearby properties8
Property size2,142 sqft
- +24% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 2,142 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Yardstick fair value$2.63M$2.39M – $2.87M · 50% confidence
vs ask $3.20M+$570k (+17.8%)
Asking price is about 17.8% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
$1,203/sqft median across 7 tight comps × 2,142 sqft= $2.58M
- Days-on-market gravity−$77k −3.0%
- Transit access+$64k +2.5%
- Pre-war character+$64k +2.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments+$52k+2.0%
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The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 229 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Sep 25, 2025
- Photos
- 36 photos
- Property type
- multi family
- Status
- for sale
Features & Amenities
Outdoor SpaceFireplaceHardwood FloorsTwo Or More StoriesPrivate BackyardHigh CeilingDenGroundscare
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1884
- Stories
- 2
- Total units
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,142 sqft
- Lot size
- 2,335 sqft
- Land use
- One and two family buildings
- Building class
- B9
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
May 4, 2026Initial record
$3,199,000for sale
Public Records
DOB violations0 open
0 total recorded against the building
HPD violations0 open
0 total recorded
ACRIS documents19
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
311 calls (12 mo)34,223
Top: illegal parking
Top complaint types in ZIP 11238
- Illegal Parking6,166
- HEAT/HOT WATER3,070
- Noise - Residential2,033
- Noise - Helicopter1,915
- Noise - Street/Sidewalk1,377
Recent Transfers (ACRIS)
- May 9, 2019DEED
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.