Exclusive | Brooklyns most expensive home has hit the market for a record-breaking $26M

A Brooklyn Heights townhouse quietly hit the market in early February for a staggering $26 million — setting its sights on becoming the priciest home ever sold in the borough, The Post has learned. If the six-story stunner at 295 Hicks St.sells at asking, it will shatter Brooklyn’s current residential sale record, which was set in 2021 when a five-story brownstone at 8 Montague Terrace traded hands for $25 million.Unlike its record-holding predecessor, this townhouse is brand-spanking-new. The land it stands on alone fetched $4 million in 2021, and the home has since been meticulously constructed to blend historic charm with state-of-the-art luxury. Spanning an impressive 27.5 feet in width, this residence boasts eight bedrooms, nine bathrooms and every amenity imaginable. A private elevator whisks residents through the home’s lavish levels, while a floating circular staircase — capped by a rooftop skylight — floods the space with natural light. The property’s outdoor features include a landscaped roof deck, a private garden, a fourth-floor terrace and a rooftop pool that doubles as a Jacuzzi. And for those who dread winter’s wrath, the townhouse, new completely this year, comes equipped with a snow-melt system to keep outdoor spaces pristine. Aran Scott and Anthony Robles of Douglas Elliman hold the listing.“The neighborhood kind of has already been achieving some pretty big numbers,” Scott told The Post, citing 8 Montague Terrace and another townhouse at 1 Sidney Place that closed in July for $22.1 million.“You have to compare it to … what are these houses trading for in the West Village? Quite a bit more.

So you’re getting a very similar vibe with regards to aesthetics, except I think some like to argue preference that the neighborhood is prettier and more family-oriented.” Scott also said there’s rarity that comes with building new townhomes from the ground up, adding “there’s a very limited supply.”Occupying nearly 12,0...