53 West 85th Street

Upper West Side

$7,995,000
Price
7
Beds
4
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

With five sun-flooded floors on a prime Central Park block, this 18 foot wide single-family Queen Anne-style home is move-in ready for its lucky new owner. A stone’s throw away from Central Park, 53 West 85th has a gorgeous brick facade featuring a pitched gable roof line, bay windows on the garden and parlor floors and an alternating pattern of two and three windows on the upper floors. Restored original details abound, including five original and unique decorative fireplaces (which could be made...With five sun-flooded floors on a prime Central Park block, this 18 foot wide single-family Queen Anne-style home is move-in ready for its lucky new owner. A stone’s throw away from Central Park, 53 West 85th has a gorgeous brick facade featuring a pitched gable roof line, bay windows on the garden and parlor floors and an alternating pattern of two and three windows on the upper floors. Restored original details abound, including five original and unique decorative fireplaces (which could be made wood-burning). The flexible floor plan offers ten rooms, seven possible bedrooms, four full bathrooms and a powder room. Extraordinarily low taxes make this one of the townhouse market’s best current offerings and values.


Level 1: Entering under the stoop, there is a front room which functions as a “hang-out” room with fireplace, full bathroom and large bay window. This room can double as a guest bedroom and/or the ideal work from home space. Continuing past the powder room is the chef’s eat-in kitchen which includes a six burner range, two ovens, double door refrigerator and dishwasher. Here, in the heart of the home, friends and family can gather round the center island and flow seamlessly to the stunning landscaped garden, well set back from the neighbors and complemented by floor-to-ceiling glass.


Level 2: Entered via the main entrance up the stoop, the parlor floor is a stunner: twelve-foot ceilings, a square living room with views to the lush garden, and an adjacent butler’s pantry and wet bar. Take in the open staircase which ascends to the top of the house, crowned by a gorgeous stained glass skylight. Here as well is the large formal dining room with a bay window overlooking tree-lined West 85th Street.


Level 3: The primary suite occupies the entire floor, with the south-facing bedroom and an enormous walk-in closet and dressing area leading through to the north-facing room, which can be an office or additional dressing area, or an extension of the primary en suite bathroom.


There are two full-width bedrooms sharing a full bathroom, built-in bookcases and ample closet space.


The top floor, dramatically vaulting with the front gable, has a large north-facing, quiet, a full bathroom, and a large south-facing bedroom or a wonderful. Sun-filled family room with high ceilings.


The rooftop has not yet been built out and could be, creating a gorgeous roof deck with minimal additional effort.
An abundance of rich architectural and historical details combine with current conveniences at 53 West 85th Street. Full deducted central air conditioning, a full floor, full-height basement with high ceilings, cedar closet, plus laundry and storage are additional complements.


Beautifully located in the prime Upper West Side, this special home is proximate to Central Park, the Museum of Natural History, the NY Historical Society, scores of exceptional restaurants and shops and major subway (B,C, 1,2,3) and bus lines.

This is a co-exclusive with Cathy Taub of Sotheby's International Realty.

Listing Agents

  1. Ian Slater

    Ian Slater

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    slater@compass.com

    P: 646.645.8192

  2. Brett Walsdorf

    Brett Walsdorf

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Amenities

  • Private Yard
  • Gym
  • Exposed Brick
  • Working Fireplace
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Fireplace
  • Decorative Mouldings
  • Private Entrance

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/11/2022 02:12 PM

Property Details for 53 West 85th Street

StatusPermanently Off Market
Days on Market120
Taxes$2,641 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt10%
Total Rooms10.0
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS Type-
Year Built1901
Lot Size1,787 SF / 18' x 102'
CountyNew York County

Building

53 W 85th St

1 Units4 StoriesBuilt in 1901

Location

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Building Information for 53 West 85th Street

Stories4Residences1Year Built1901Lot Size1,787 SF / 18' x 102'Building AgePre-warBuilding TypeTownhouseSenior Community-Levels / Stories-

Payment Calculator

$51,727 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$49,086

Property Taxes

$2,641

Maintenance/Common Charges

$0

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Property History for 53 West 85th Street

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Public Records for 53 West 85th Street

Taxable ValueLand$192,240Additions$289,020Total$481,260
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt4,808 SqFtLot Size1,788 SqFtYear Built1900ZoningR8BAPN1011990112

Schools near 53 West 85th Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 3.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 10 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
PS 84 Lillian Weber
PublicPK to 5

Ms 243 Center School
Public5 to 8

Innovation Diploma Plus
Public10 to 12

Frank Mccourt High School
Public9 to 12

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