252 West 137th Street
Townhouse located in Harlem, between Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard & Frederick Douglass Boulevard
$2,975,000
($676 per ft2)
| 6 beds, 4 baths | Approx. 4,402 ft2
16 days on Market
Townhouse Facts
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Year Built: 1890Minimum Down: 20%Total Floors: 3Listed: Jul 10, 2024Days on Market: 16Building Type: TownhouseNeighborhood: Harlem (Manhattan)Listing viewed 119 times
Monthly Real Estate Taxes:
$841
Total Taxes & Fees:
$841
($0.19/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage:
$15,675
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Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost:
$16,516
($3.75/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($595,000),
which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.
Insider Highlights
- Architectural Charm: Built in 1890, the townhouse retains its historical charm with beautifully restored 19th-century architectural details, including intricate woodwork, filigree-style motifs, rich paneling, and elegant moldings and balustrades. The building amenities also include pre-war architectural details.
- Spacious and Versatile: With approximately 4,402 square feet of living space, this two-family home offers potential for rental income. The main residence features exceptional craftsmanship, modern conveniences, and three private outdoor spaces.
- Luxurious Features: The gourmet kitchen comes with a decorative fireplace, private decked terrace, and stairs to the garden and courtyard. Bedrooms feature decorative fireplaces and walk-in dressing areas, with some offering en suite bathrooms and private terraces.
- Garden Level Residence: The garden level residence includes a living/dining room with decorative fireplace, kitchen, in-unit laundry, and access to the garden/courtyard.
- Affordable and Well-Maintained: The property has been well-maintained and lovingly updated to meet modern needs. It also offers reasonable monthly real estate taxes and fees.
- Prime Location: This spacious 6+ bedroom, 4 bathroom townhouse is located in the famed Strivers Row neighborhood in the heart of Harlem, known for its rich culture and history. It offers quick access to local amenities such as restaurants, museums, the Apollo Theater, St. Nicholas Park, CUNY, and five train lines.
Description
A picture-perfect two-family townhome in the famed Strivers Row neighborhood, this 19 ft-wide home designed by architect John Hauser sits on a quintessential brownstone street in the heart of Harlem where culture thrives. Enjoy quick access to incredible cuisine, museums, the storied Apollo Theater, St. Nicholas Park, CUNY, and five trains just a block away. The home’s original 19th century details have been beautifully restored and the home lovingly updated to meet modern needs.
Both units are currently leased, presenting an excellent opportunity for rental income. MAIN RESIDENCE: The main residence on the upper three floors combines exceptional craftmanship, modern conveniences, and three private outdoor spaces to offer an oasis of comfort and refinement. Upon entering the foyer, the eye is immediately struck by the gorgeous woodwork, the intricate filigree-style motifs, rich paneling, and elegant moldings and balustrades.
Echoed in the connected living room and parlor, also note the lovely herringbone hardwood floors with inlaid accents and the stunning, one-of-a-kind fireplace surround. Through the parlor pocket doors await a large open dining room and gourmet kitchen with a decorative fireplace, private decked terrace, and stairs to the garden and courtyard which are equipped with electricity and water. To the rear of the kitchen is the laundry and a full bathroom.
The third floor offers two generously sized bedrooms with decorative fireplaces and incredible walk-in dressing areas. The front bedroom includes a large bay window while the rear bedroom features an en suite bath with shower and charming clawfoot tub. The fourth floor features skylights, a private terrace, full bathroom, and two spacious bedrooms.
The front bedroom is designed to be a potential standalone guest suite with the inclusion of a kitchen and laundry - ideal for visitors, multigenerational homes, and live-in staff. GARDEN LEVEL RESIDENCE: This charming two-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment on the garden level includes a living/dining room with decorative fireplace, kitchen, in-unit laundry, and access to the garden/courtyard from the rear bedroom.
Both units are currently leased, presenting an excellent opportunity for rental income. MAIN RESIDENCE: The main residence on the upper three floors combines exceptional craftmanship, modern conveniences, and three private outdoor spaces to offer an oasis of comfort and refinement. Upon entering the foyer, the eye is immediately struck by the gorgeous woodwork, the intricate filigree-style motifs, rich paneling, and elegant moldings and balustrades.
Echoed in the connected living room and parlor, also note the lovely herringbone hardwood floors with inlaid accents and the stunning, one-of-a-kind fireplace surround. Through the parlor pocket doors await a large open dining room and gourmet kitchen with a decorative fireplace, private decked terrace, and stairs to the garden and courtyard which are equipped with electricity and water. To the rear of the kitchen is the laundry and a full bathroom.
The third floor offers two generously sized bedrooms with decorative fireplaces and incredible walk-in dressing areas. The front bedroom includes a large bay window while the rear bedroom features an en suite bath with shower and charming clawfoot tub. The fourth floor features skylights, a private terrace, full bathroom, and two spacious bedrooms.
The front bedroom is designed to be a potential standalone guest suite with the inclusion of a kitchen and laundry - ideal for visitors, multigenerational homes, and live-in staff. GARDEN LEVEL RESIDENCE: This charming two-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment on the garden level includes a living/dining room with decorative fireplace, kitchen, in-unit laundry, and access to the garden/courtyard from the rear bedroom.
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Building Amenities
- Pre War
Listing courtesy of
Christies International Real Estate Group LLC
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