Sold on 6/27/2022 for $5,400,000
243 E 48th Street
MLS® #RLS10783419
Listing by Compass
5
Bedrooms
5.5
Baths
3,850
Sq. Ft.
1899
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1899)
Property Details
Description
Built in 1899 and available for the first time in 53 years, 243 East 48th Street is a charming and cozy 5-BR townhouse on an elegant, tree-lined street, one of the lovely original brownstone townhouses which back up to and share the famous Turtle Bay Gardens. Turtle Bay Gardens, conceived by Charlotte Hunnewell Sorchan in 1918, is the exclusive common garden enclave covering the gardens of 9 houses on East 48th and 11 houses on East 49th Street between Second and Third Avenues. The gardens themselves are an oasis of mature trees and flowering shrubs that share a common path down the center, with a fountain copied from the Villa Medici and statues. It feels like a secret garden sanctuary dropped into the middle of Manhattan. A review from 1920 Architectural Record stated that "each owner has, visually speaking, surrendered a part and received back a beautiful whole." The Gardens have attracted a variety of personalities from its first purchaser, Maria Chapin, founder of The Chapin School, to Time Magazine co-founder Henry Luce, June Havoc, Garson Kanin, and screen legend Katherine Hepburn.
Building Information
About Turtle Bay
View All Turtle Bay ListingsTurtle Bay is a refined and diplomatic enclave, home to the United Nations Headquarters and numerous international consulates. The neighborhood is famous for the historic Turtle Bay Gardens and its tree-lined streets. Real estate in Turtle Bay offers a diverse selection, from elegant pre-war townhouses to modern luxury condominiums that provide a quiet residential atmosphere just steps away from the bustle of Midtown.
Turtle Bay Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
155
Median Asking Price
$1.20M
Median $/Sqft
$1,432
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
2
Price Reduced
33%
Sold (30 Days)
14
Median Sale Price
$1.25M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 2/26/26, 9:42 AM EST
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Location
243 E 48th Street, Turtle Bay, New York County • Near Third Avenue/Second Avenue
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