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SOLD FOR $3,170,000

· Closed August 31, 2023

301 E 81st Street #5-A
Closed For Sale Condo

$3,170,000

$2,053 per sq ft

301 E 81st Street #5-A

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10884838

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

2

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

1,544

Sq. Ft.

2020

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Living Area 1,544 sq ft
Year Built 2020
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $2,790/mo
Property Taxes $33,036/yr
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 21

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South,West facing
  • Climate Control: Central Air

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 5 of 21
Exposure South,West
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street Second Avenue/First Avenue
Year Built 2020
Living Area 1,544 sq ft
Block/Lot 1544/104

Description

Beckford House, located at 301 East 81st Street, is a stunning 21-story condominium recently developed. Residence 5A home is the perfect 2 BR 2.5 Bth with 1544 square feet and open west and and south exposure that is perfectly designed. LOBBY and AMENITIES Greeted by the doorman/concierge, there is a discreet canopied entrance featuring milk glass globe pendants custom designed by Studio Sofield, the distinguished lobby immerses you in exquisite marble and stone detailing, flanked by a grand sitting and reception room with dining area, kitchen, wet bar and soaring fireplace. Beckford House amenities include a complete and generous fitness center with Yoga studio and a private rooftop terrace that is an oasis above the city streets with multiple seating areas, outdoor kitchen, and state-of-the-art appliances. Beckford House is designed by the award-winning Studio Sofield and prominently located on the corner of East 81st Street. Exceptional elegance abounds the entrance, the lobby, with hand laid limestone, custom grey brick and distinguished architectural details with intricate ironwork conveying European Flair and excellence. HOME Finely appointed, the windowed eat in kitchen with banquet seating is beautifully designed with Statuary marble from Italy, custom millwork detailing by Studio Sofield, and stunning Christopher Peacock cabinetry with a top-of-the-line appliance package by Sub-Zero and Wolf. Floors are all rift-sawn white oak flooring with herringbone pattern in the grand room, with a gracious entry foyer, and a large livingroom diningroom facing south and west . Good size bedrooms have west light, ample closets beautifully outfitted and ensuite luxury baths and radiant heated floors. The elegant Powder room is perfectly located off of the gallery with a guest hall closet. The Home has hardly been lived and offers fantastic faux painting on walls, electric shades, curtains, lutron lighting, custom interior closets and an oversized washer/dryer all that add great appeal to this grand space. With fantastic craftmanship to the base and ceiling molding, windows, doors, fixtures and hardware, this exceptional home is a perfect home for one to four persons who wish to live full time or part time. Of course it can be purchased for investment as well. Full Staff, Full Service, and ready to be sold to the buyer who may have missed the opportunity the first time. The residences at the Beckford provide sense of grace of days gone by with full modern living in a style of true European Elegeance. Additionally an Owner can utilize all the amenities at Beckford Tower (across the street) that includes but is not limited to TV game center, children's play room, double height basketball half court, 65 foot pool, with a glass ceiling, ornate metal detailing and a custom glass mosaic wall mural and more. Turn Key and beautifully styled is Residence 5A at the House. For a private viewing please inquire.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Stories 21

Financial Details

Common Charges $2,790/mo
RE Taxes $33,036/yr ($2,753/mo)
Sale Price $3,170,000
Previous Price $3,250,000

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

Upper East Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

322

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,453

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

16

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

33

Median Sale Price

$1.40M

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301 E 81st Street #5-A, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Second Avenue/First Avenue

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MLS® ID: RLS10884838
First Listed: 4/27/2023
Price Changed: 9/1/2023
Closed: 8/31/2023
Contract Date: 4/25/2023

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Reba Miller

Listing Contact: (646) 210-3177

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