SOLD FOR $2,400,000
· Closed July 12, 2021
245 W 132nd Street
MLS® #RLS10663698
Listing by Compass
5
Bedrooms
4
Baths
3,000
Sq. Ft.
1910
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Views: City
- Outdoor Space: Building Patio, Building Terrace, Patio, Terrace
- Style: Prewar architecture
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Mar 31, 2006 | $2,400,000 | - |
| Currently | May 15, 2026 | $2,400,000 | - |
Description
245 West 132nd Street is a turn-key legal three family townhouse located on one of the most beautiful tree-lined streets in Central Harlem. This property presents an excellent investment opportunity or it can be renovated into a single-family dream home. As you approach the home, you will notice an elegant, newly restored 1910 facade and front stoop. Upon reaching the parlor floor you enter the owner's triplex, which offers a sunny living/dining room with beautiful large street-facing picture windows, high ceilings, hardwood floors and an open eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops/floors. Down the hall is an updated full bathroom and a cozy quiet bedroom with an oversized window and direct access to an elevated terrace overlooking the beautiful private garden that is located in the rear of the house (the terrace also offers direct access to the garden below). One level down there are two generous bedrooms, one in the front portion of the home (south side) and one which doubles as a bedroom and study in the rear (north side) of the home. This level also features a beautiful newly renovated full bath and a separate entry/exit to the front courtyard. From the study/bedroom you have direct access to the serene garden that is perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. The fenced and private garden offers the quintessential townhouse experience with beautiful plantings and a new bluestone patio; a true oasis in the heart of the city. The windowed finished basement offers a large flex space that can be used for a multitude of purposes, including as an activity/play room, home office, remote schooling, media room, gym, general storage area, etc. This room boasts a newly installed kitchenette with refrigerator and sink, a new full size washer/dryer as well as ample storage. Housed on the top two floors above the Owner's triplex, are two spacious floor-through one bedroom apartments with well maintained kitchens and updated bathrooms which boast bright open views of the neighborhood and rear garden. Perfect for overnight guests or as income producing units (neighborhood comp rent roll is available upon request). Some noteworthy recent upgrades and improvements to 245 West 132nd Street include: - Restored original facade - Restored front stoop with heated steps (no snow shoveling in the winter!) - New roof and coping - New front door - WiFi enabled alarm and lock system - New stainless steel appliances in main kitchen - New bathroom on garden level - Full-sized side-by-side LG washer/dryer (dryer vents to outside) - New kitchenette in finished basement (no stove) - Newly planted and restored garden with bluestone patio - Two new 75 gallon A.O. Smith water heaters - All floors have separate gas HVAC units - All units metered separately for electric & gas 245 West 132nd Street is very close to multiple subway lines, numerous local shops including the new Whole Foods Market, great restaurants and world class entertainment venues, Columbia University's newly expanded campus which includes the Forum, a multi-use state of the art auditorium and performance space as well as the bustling and ever changing 125th Street shopping corridor. There is an active block association, Neighbors United of West 132nd Street Block Association, that works to keep the street charming and beautiful.
Features & Amenities
Exterior Features
Building Information
About West Harlem
View All West Harlem ListingsWest Harlem is a dynamic neighborhood that stretches from the Hudson River to St. Nicholas Park. Home to the expanding Columbia University Manhattanville campus and the scenic Riverbank State Park, the area offers a blend of academic energy and waterfront recreation. The real estate market features a mix of historic row houses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and a growing number of modern boutique condominiums that offer contemporary living in a historic setting.
West Harlem Live Market Data
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Median Asking Price
$630K
Median $/Sqft
$1,076
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
1
Price Reduced
18%
Sold (30 Days)
1
Median Sale Price
$2.35M
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Location
245 W 132nd Street, West Harlem, New York County • Near Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard/Frederick Douglass B
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
This property has 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms.
The listed interior living area is 3,000 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1910, making it approximately 116 years old.
Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.
At the current list price of $2,400,000 for 3,000 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $800. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.
To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.
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