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· Closed August 8, 2022

520 E 81ST Street #8J
Closed For Sale Condo

$550,000

520 E 81ST Street #8J

Upper East Side, Manhattan

THE SALEM HOUSE

MLS® #RLS10794606

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1964

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1964
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $487/mo
Property Taxes $6,804/yr
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 8 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,South facing
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 8 of 12
Exposure East,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street York & East End Avenues
Year Built 1964
Parking Garage Available
Parcel # 1577-1099

Description

Be the first to live in this mint brand new renovated spacious and sunny condo studio with Eastern and Southern exposures. An entry foyer, completed with several closets, welcomes you to this bright and quiet apartment. The windowed kitchen has marble countertops, white wood cabinets with plenty of storage, a Whirlpool stainless steel refrigerator and high-end appliances. The sparkling new windowed bath has been renovated as well.

The large living space can easily accommodate a separate sleeping area as well as a living room & dining area. In addition there is a dressing area that can also be used as a home office if desired. Other features include closets galore, hardwood floors throughout and track lighting.

The Salem House condominium is an upper east side full-service building with amenities including a 24 hour doorman, live-in Super, a roof deck, laundry and bike storage. In addition, there is a garage in the building for your convenience. Located just minutes from Carl Schurz Park, a beautiful public park with gorgeous views of the East River, this apartment is convenient to restaurants, shopping and transportation. Pets are welcome. Apartment 8J is an Absolute Must-See and Perfect for Investors!

Building Information

Building THE SALEM HOUSE
Total Units 163
Stories 12

Financial Details

Common Charges $487/mo
RE Taxes $6,804/yr ($567/mo)
Original Price $525,000
Sale Price $550,000
Previous Price $525,000

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

311

Median Asking Price

$1.45M

Median $/Sqft

$1,479

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

9

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

27

Median Sale Price

$1.44M

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520 E 81ST Street #8J, Upper East Side, New York County • Near York & East End Avenues

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10794606
First Listed: 4/20/2022
Price Changed: 9/7/2022
Closed: 8/8/2022
Contract Date: 4/20/2022

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Jerald Carson

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