897 Lincoln Place

3,268 Sq. Ft.
$459 / Sq. Ft.
3,268
Sq. Ft.
$459
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located on one of Crown Heights' historic blocks, 897 Lincoln Place is a pre-war townhouse spanning approximately 3,268 interior square feet across three stories plus a full basement.
Currently configured as a legal two-family with an owner's duplex across the garden and parlor levels and a rental unit above, the home offers a flexible layout, a nearly 20-foot-wide footprint, a private backyard, generous room proportions, and multiple levels of living space.
Originally constructed in 1905, the home
...Located on one of Crown Heights' historic blocks, 897 Lincoln Place is a pre-war townhouse spanning approximately 3,268 interior square feet across three stories plus a full basement.

Currently configured as a legal two-family with an owner's duplex across the garden and parlor levels and a rental unit above, the home offers a flexible layout, a nearly 20-foot-wide footprint, a private backyard, generous room proportions, and multiple levels of living space.

Originally constructed in 1905, the home retains many of the characteristics that define pre-war architecture, including crown molding, high ceilings, and spacious interiors.

Offered as-is, the home provides an opportunity to thoughtfully restore and personalize a residence while preserving the qualities that make historic townhouses so enduring.

Enjoy convenient access to Eastern Parkway, Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, neighborhood cafés, restaurants, local shopping, the 2, 3, 4, and 5 subway lines, and multiple bus routes connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Listing Agent

  1. Jare'd Goodloe

    Jare'd Goodloe

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (770)-558-9101

Amenities

  • Crown Mouldings
  • Built-Ins
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Foyer
  • Full Basement
  • Gas Heat
  • Attach / Row Hse
LISTING UPDATED: 06/08/2026 09:12 AM

Property Details for 897 Lincoln Place

StatusActive
Days on Market1
Taxes$544 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms16.0
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS Type-
Year Built1905
Lot Size2,006 SF
CountyKings County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2%
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Building Information for 897 Lincoln Place

Stories3Residences2Year Built1905Building Size19.7' x 102'Building Sq. Ft6,028.2 SFLot Size2,006 SFBuilding Age-Building Type-

Payment Calculator

$8,019 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,475

Property Taxes

$544

Maintenance/Common Charges

$0

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Property History for 897 Lincoln Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,500,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/08/2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,500,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 897 Lincoln Place

Taxable ValueLand$21,600Additions$106,920Total$128,520
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt3,268 SqFtLot Size2,006 SqFtYear Built1905ZoningR6APN3012560063

Schools near 897 Lincoln Place

This home is within New York City Geographic District #17.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 138
PublicPK to 8

Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
Public6 to 12

The School Of Integrated Learning
Public6 to 8

ASPIRATIONS DIPLOMA PLUS HIGH SCHOOL
Public9 to 12

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Crown Heights
Crown Heights
From turn of the century wealth to a diverse community that benefits from its central location. Vibrant and unpretentious, Crown Heights offers varied dining, leafy historic districts, and easy access around Brooklyn and downtown Manhattan.

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897 Lincoln Place is a multi-family home for sale in Crown Heights. This property was listed for sale on June 8, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,500,000. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District #17. Nearby schools include P.S. 138, Medgar Evers College Preparatory School and The School Of Integrated Learning. 897 Lincoln Place is a 6-bed, 3-bath, 3,268 sqft multi-family home built in 1905.

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