Seller's Agent in 2025
Rachel Glazer
Compass
(212) 317-3661
2 in this area
77 Total Sales
5
Beds
6
Baths
4,928
Sq Ft
1899
Built
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 2025Elegant 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.
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
Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
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
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 20, 2024
Closed on
Aug 20, 2025
Sold by
Glover Cathleen Foley and Glover Paul
Bought by
Pires Emilie and Pires Struan
Seller's Agent
Rachel Glazer
Compass
List Price
$12,995,000
Sold Price
$11,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,495,000
-11.5%
Views
115
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,481,417
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-31.82%
Original Mortgage
$4,600,000
Outstanding Balance
$4,592,057
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$5,426,526
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $11,500,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $4,110,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $4,110,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $4,600,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $1,100,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $15,049 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Rachel Glazer
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS11010703
APN: 0621-0078
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