125 West 117th Street
Description
3,481 sq ft of living space (2,618 above grade) PLUS 850 sq ft Garden!
Showing by Appointment!
Opportunity Knocks! Create your dream home on this most charming tree-lined block in Harlem! Priced right for you to customize this three family home. Enjoy not only living in this generous space, but having the benefit of rental income to pay your mortgage! Built in 1998 to encourage homeownership in Harlem, these charming townhouses line both sides of 117th...Large Owner’s Triplex + 2 Rental Units + Parking!
3,481 sq ft of living space (2,618 above grade) PLUS 850 sq ft Garden!
Showing by Appointment!
Opportunity Knocks! Create your dream home on this most charming tree-lined block in Harlem! Priced right for you to customize this three family home. Enjoy not only living in this generous space, but having the benefit of rental income to pay your mortgage! Built in 1998 to encourage homeownership in Harlem, these charming townhouses line both sides of 117th Street creating a little village. Each unit has one designated parking spot in a gated lot just a few doors down – who could ask for anything more?
These townhomes have exceptional curb appeal. Two attractive entrances – one for the garden level triplex, with three bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, massive and flexible lower level, commonly used as a Den, has W/D, and access to the fenced tranquil backyard waiting for your inspired garden design. Two Bedrooms and a bath on the main level and Primary bedroom and bath on its own floor for privacy with a balcony overlooking the backyard.
Two nice sized rental units with charming separate entrance through a light filled windowed staircase. An ample one-bedroom apartment is on the second floor with south facing LR and serene north facing bedroom with views of the backyard/garden, hardwood floors, good closets. And on the third (top) floor, is a two-bedroom home, again with sun-filled south facing sizable LR, peaceful north facing bedrooms with views of the backyard/garden, great closets, hardwood flooring. Both units feel very private and have lovely views of charming 117th Street.
This home is part of the Malcolm Shabazz Gardens H.O.A which manages maintenance and improvements of common areas including the gated parking lots, snow removal, etc. The fee, which includes the gated parking, is just $ 625.00/YEAR!
Location, location, location – This stretch of 117th is between Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd and Malcom X (Lenox) Blvd – two blocks to the 2,3,B & C subway trains, and just one block away are multiple bus lines including the M116 and M2. Central Park, Morningside Park, Marcus Garvey Park nearby. Columbia University is on the other side of Morningside Park. Great restaurants, shopping and services all around – truly the best location to experience all that Harlem offers.
Amenities
- Street Scape
- Balcony
- Private Yard
- Patio
- Private Entrance
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Walk Up
Property Details for 125 West 117th Street
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 57 |
| Taxes | $833 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 12.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | House/Building |
| Year Built | 1998 |
| Lot Size | 2,119 SF / 21' x 101' |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2% |
Building
125 W 117th St
Location
Building Information for 125 West 117th Street
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$9,569 per month
30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest
$8,736
$833
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1Property History for 125 West 117th Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2024 | Sold Manual | $1,800,000 |
| 12/09/2024 | $1,800,000 | |
| 06/12/2024 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 04/15/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,200,000 |
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Schools near 125 West 117th Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
PS 149 Sojourner Truth PublicPK to 8 | ||
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School Public6 to 12 | ||
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington Public6 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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