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SOLD FOR $859,500

· Closed March 29, 2021

244 Riverside Drive #5-C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$859,500

$661 per sq ft

244 Riverside Drive #5-C

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10647707

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

2

Bedrooms

1.5

Baths

1,300

Sq. Ft.

1906

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Living Area 1,300 sq ft
Year Built 1906
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,314/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 5 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: North,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Floor 5 of 6
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Exposure North,West
Cooling Window Units
Pets CatsOk
Cross Street West 96th Street/West 97th Street
Year Built 1906
Living Area 1,300 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1887/36

Description

Introducing the best value in the Upper West Side Spacious 3-bedroom 1.5 bath layout with room for a grand piano? YES! Protected views of Riverside Park from 4 of the 5 rooms? YES! Pin-drop quiet construction? YES! Room for a home office? YES! Pre-war charm and details throughout? YES! If the answers to the above questions makes you smile, welcome to 5C at 244 Riverside Drive. Additional features include 4"-plank oak floors, built-in bookshelves, ample closet space, high ceilings, and good light. Located in a well-established co-op with a live-in super, bike storage, private storage, and laundry. The building is on Riverside Park and near Whole Foods, Trader Joes, boutique shops, and restaurants. Transportation is easy with the bus stop on the corner and the 2/3 express trains nearby. Sorry, no dogs.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Entrance Foyer Common Area

Building Information

Stories 6
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,314/mo
Sale Price $859,500

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

Upper West Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

566

Median Asking Price

$1.63M

Median $/Sqft

$1,566

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

32

Price Reduced

20%

Sold (30 Days)

67

Median Sale Price

$1.58M

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244 Riverside Drive #5-C, Upper West Side, New York County • Near West 96th Street/West 97th Street

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10647707
First Listed: 7/13/2003
Price Changed: 3/29/2021
Closed: 3/29/2021
Contract Date: 7/14/2020

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Shawn Wilson

Listing Contact: (646) 241-4165

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