Prospect Heights real estate, located in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, is a mecca of social diversity located side-by-side in brownstone-style townhouses. Local points of interest include the Brooklyn Public Library, the Brooklyn Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum of music and the luscious Prospect Park that provides residents with over 585 acres of green space in the midst of urban chaos. Local ammenities include restaurant row, ample shopping, flea markets, as well a green market at Grand Army Plaza.

The lovely brownstones that make up the majority of the Prospect Heights residential offerings were originally built in the 19th century. They provide a lot of living space on very little land by building townhomes and condos up rather than spread out, like the sprawling ranch-style homes found in the Midwest.

Based on the 2011 real estate market trend in Prospect Heights, you can expect to pay around $737,000 for a home, which is about a 30 percent increase over what you would pay for homes in other parts for Brooklyn, but keep in mind you are paying for more than just a home. Homeownership carries a degree prestige with it that cannot be found in other parts of the city.

Spend your real estate dollars on a property that reflects your own deep-rooted need for a home that feels like a home in an area of the city that still retains a connection with nature with tree-lined streets and easy access to an expansive park for your fresh air and sports enjoyment.