Elegant 20’ Wide Townhouse in the Heart of the West Village 85 Charles Street is an exquisite, 20 ft-wide, 5-story, single-family townhome, ideally situated on one of the most sought after, tree-lined blocks in the West Village. Meticulously renovated and modernized by Jim Joseph of Hottenroth + Joseph Architects, the residence affords approximately 4,928 interior square feet, with 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 2 powder rooms. This historic home offers a large private terrace off of the Parlor level as well as a fully landscaped roof deck with outdoor kitchen and iconic Empire State Building, Freedom Tower and City views. Original details include 3 wood burning fireplaces and 2 gas fireplaces, restored original wide-plank pine floors and gorgeous Crown Moulding. This beautiful residence also features a dumbwaiter that travels from the garden level to the roof. Built in 1868 on the site of former Peter Warren and Abraham Van Nest Estates, 85 Charles St presents the rare opportunity to live in a historic, turnkey home in the best West Village location.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1899
Living Area: 4,928 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Compass
Office Phone: (212) 913-9058
Listing Agent: Rachel Glazer
Agent Phone: (917) 860-7721
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Interior: Pantry, Soaking Tub
Fireplace: Other
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 4
Total Bedroom Count: 5
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Attached Garage: No
Utilities
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Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air, Other
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $12,995,000
Price Per SqFt: $2,637/SqFt
HOA Fees:
Amount: $0
Frequency: Monthly
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P.S. 3 Charrette School
490 Hudson St
Distance between this listing and this school0.18 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
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P.S. 41 Greenwich Village School
116 W 11th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.29 miles
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M.S. 297 New York
75 Morton St
Distance between this listing and this school0.29 miles
Public District Grades 6-6
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Nyc Lab Middle School for Collaborative Studies
333 W 17th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.54 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
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Ballet Tech/Nyc Public School for Dance
890 Broadway
Distance between this listing and this school0.82 miles
Public Magnet Grades 4-8
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Success Academy Charter School-Union Square
40 Irving Pl Fl PL-2nd
Distance between this listing and this school0.89 miles
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High School 560 City-as-School
16 Clarkson St
Distance between this listing and this school0.41 miles
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Harvest Collegiate High School
34 W 14th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.46 miles
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Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers
250 W 18th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.53 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $128,090. The majority of New York, NY residents have income between $100k-200k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 85 Charles St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 85 Charles St property is $12,995,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 85 Charles St is a townhouse located in New York City, New York, 10014.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 85 Charles St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 85 Charles St has 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 2 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 85 Charles St is 4,928 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 85 Charles St is 1899.
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This home is located at 85 Charles St in New York City, NY and zip code 10014 in the West Village neighborhood. This 4,928 square foot home was built in 1899. Features: 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 20, 2024 and is currently priced at $12,995,000.
Over 269 listings were sold over their listed price in October 2024 in New York, NY. In the same period over 833 listings were sold below the listed price and 850 listings were sold for the listed price. Between September 2024 and October 2024, New York, NY real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 1.8%. In October 2024 median list price was $856,124 and the average listing age was 84 days.
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