$11,500,000
SOLD AUG 20, 2025
5 Beds
6 Baths
4,928 Sq Ft
1899 Built

Recently Sold

$2,334 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

229 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 3-minute walk to Christopher Street-Sheridan Square
  • 1 Fireplace
  • P.S. 41 Greenwich Village Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Bleecker Playground

About This Home

As of August 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rachel Glazer

Compass License #10301209116 Listed on: 09/20/2024

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $58,908

Year Built

  • Built in 1899

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 20.000000x48.830000
  • South Facing Home

Interior Spaces

  • 4,928 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Security System
  • Range
  • Laundry in unit

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West Village Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 78 / 00621

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$58,908

Year Built

Built in 1899

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Exposures: South
  • Property SubType: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: West Village
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Structure Type: House, Townhouse
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Interior Features: Pantry, Soaking Tub
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Area: 4928.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Rooms (Total): 10

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms Integer: 5
  • Bedrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • View: No
  • Exterior Features: Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
  • Patio/Porch Features: Deck, Rooftop

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Attached Garage: No

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Common On Floor, In Unit, See Remarks
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling: Central Air, Other
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: No
  • Common Interest: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 20.000000x48.830000

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Units: 1
  • Total Stories: 4
  • Year Built: 1899

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 00621
  • Tax Lot: 78
  • Tax Annual: 58908.0

Multi Family

  • Building Area Units: Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2004
Sold by
Cunningham Bonnie D and Cunningham Joseph N
Bought by
Glover Cathleen F and Glover Paul

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
5.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 1988
Sold by
Cunninggham Josephn and Cunningham Bonnie D
Bought by
Cunningham Bonnie D and Cunningham Joseph

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 1978
Sold by
Foster T Remington
Bought by
Cunningham Bonnie
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $4,110,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $750,000 Unknown
Closed $350,000 Unknown
Closed $58,330 Unknown
Open $1,250,000 Unknown
Closed $1,000,000 No Value Available
Closed $1,100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $15,049 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Sold $11,500,000 -11.5% $2,334 / Sq Ft
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2024 11/01/24 For Sale $12,995,000 +13.0% $2,637 / Sq Ft
11/01/2024 11/01/24 Off Market $11,500,000 -- --
09/20/2024 09/20/24 For Sale $12,995,000 -- $2,637 / Sq Ft
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $58,911 $293,311 $64,828 $228,483
2024 $58,911 $293,310 $175,500 $214,158
2023 $57,547 $283,357 $63,913 $219,444
2022 $54,825 $825,240 $175,500 $649,740
2021 $54,525 $886,800 $175,500 $711,300
2020 $51,738 $984,540 $175,500 $809,040
2019 $51,131 $992,460 $175,500 $816,960
2018 $48,135 $236,131 $60,432 $175,699
2017 $46,654 $228,862 $62,254 $166,608
2016 $43,162 $215,908 $49,919 $165,989
2015 $25,821 $203,688 $70,066 $133,622
2014 $25,821 $203,688 $84,083 $119,605
Source: Public Records

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Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS11010703

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 0621-0078