257 W 131st St New York, NY 10027
Central Harlem NeighborhoodEstimated payment $12,348/month
Highlights
- Deck
- High Ceiling
- Terrace
- Wood Flooring
- Private Yard
- 3-minute walk to Langston Hughes Playground
About This Home
Thoughtfully renovated, this historic 17-foot wide, 3400* square foot townhouse is currently re-configured as 2 separate apartments and can easily be re-imagined as a single residence. Each unit currently offers 2-3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms as well as generous living/dining space. The garden level apartment, occupying the first two stories, offers an open Kitchen and Living/Dining space on the ground floor, as well as a small guest bedroom or home office, a full bathroom, and a large, peacefully quiet screened-in porch, overlooking a lush garden. On the Parlor floor, there are two sizable bedrooms and a second full bathroom. Currently being used as an artist’s studio, the rear Parlor could also serve as a large bedroom, that opens onto a spacious terrace. The parlor floor has 10'-10" ft ceiling heights accentuated by exceptionally large windows. The upper unit occupies the 3rd and 4th floors. There are 2 generous bedrooms and a full bathroom on the 3rd floor with another spacious bedroom on the 4th floor in the rear, along with a full bathroom, Kitchen and Living/Dining room. Both apartments offer split units for heat and air conditioning as well as some window AC’s, washer/dryers, and ample closets throughout. The large, refurbished basement provides excellent storage space and houses new boilers. Built in 1899, this Townhouse was home to a single family for over 100 years. The current owners fully renovated the house, updating the infrastructure and finishes, while preserving its historic charm and character. Conveniently located to the B,C and 2,3 Subway lines as well as the M2, M3 and M10 buses. Just a little over one block to St. Nicholas Park. Delivered vacant at closing.
With super low real estate taxes, this townhouse is not to be missed! * Note: Square footage is based upon a third party floor plan source
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,004
Year Built
- Built in 1899
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 17.000000x99.920000
- Private Entrance
- Private Yard
Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- 3,400 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- High Ceiling
- Decorative Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in unit
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Full Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Terrace
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Baseboard Heating
Community Details
- Central Harlem Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 9 / 01937
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,087 | $25,580 | $6,607 | $18,973 |
| 2024 | $5,087 | $25,326 | $34,560 | $18,464 |
| 2023 | $4,852 | $23,893 | $5,410 | $18,483 |
| 2022 | $4,506 | $124,920 | $34,560 | $90,360 |
| 2021 | $4,486 | $125,460 | $34,560 | $90,900 |
| 2020 | $4,512 | $140,400 | $34,560 | $105,840 |
| 2019 | $4,415 | $134,100 | $34,560 | $99,540 |
| 2018 | $4,059 | $19,911 | $5,714 | $14,197 |
| 2017 | $3,834 | $18,810 | $5,769 | $13,041 |
| 2016 | $3,551 | $17,764 | $6,455 | $11,309 |
| 2015 | $631 | $17,764 | $9,684 | $8,080 |
| 2014 | $631 | $17,588 | $11,509 | $6,079 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 10/27/25 | For Sale | $2,275,000 | -- | $669 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $1,640,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $1,125,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,312,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS20056858
APN: 1937-0009
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