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SOLD FOR $499,000

· Closed April 11, 2018

544 W 157TH Street #21
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Closed For Sale Co-op

$499,000

544 W 157TH Street #21

Washington Heights, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10069652

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Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1910
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $671/mo
Neighborhood Washington Heights

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1910)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths null Full
Exposure North,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street Amsterdam & Bway
Year Built 1910
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 2115-0011-00544-000-0000021

Description

OFFER ACCEPTED. SHOWING FOR BACK UP BY APPOINTMENT.European-feeling two bedroom in Washington Heights: Juliette balcony and beautiful ironwork, bay windows and large rooms. Refinished original oak floors. Eat-in kitchen. All in a fiscally sound, well-maintained HDFC with a marble lobby, laundry and bike room. Finances in order so banks will lend. Liberal income caps: For 3 or more dependents, household earnings up to $320,979.- Two or fewer dependents, household earnings up to $275.125/year. Convenient too--1/4 of a block from the #1 train, 4 blocks from the C train, mile from Columbia Medical Center and New York Presbyterian Hospital, close to the George Washington Bridge,up the block from an entrance to the Hudson River pathway, close to City College, Yeshiva, the two main Columbia campuses. Buses to the East Side.Flip tax paid by seller: Owning for 5 years or less 20 %; Owning for 5-10 years 12% and Owning for 10 years or more: 8%. 20 percent cash downpayment required for purchase.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Building Information

Building null
Total Units 39
Stories 8
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $671/mo
Original Price $550,000
Sale Price $499,000
Previous Price $525,000

Washington Heights is a vibrant, transit-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park, the area offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. The real estate market is characterized by large, pre-war cooperatives that offer significant space for the price, making it a popular choice for those seeking value and community.

Washington Heights Live Market Data

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Active Listings

62

Median Asking Price

$555K

Median $/Sqft

$682

Avg Days on Market

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New This Week

2

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

7

Median Sale Price

$507K

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544 W 157TH Street #21, Washington Heights, New York County • Near Amsterdam & Bway

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MLS® ID: RLS10069652
First Listed: 9/1/2017
Price Changed: 9/26/2017
Closed: 4/11/2018
Contract Date: 9/1/2017

Listing Courtesy of Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Vivian Ducat

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