$2,400,000
Updated 5 years ago
Sold

245 West 132nd Street

Harlem, Manhattan | Adam Clayton Powell Blvd & Frederick Douglass Blvd

10 Rooms5 Beds4 Baths3,000 Square FeetMulti-Family

$2,400,000
floors / apts4 / 3
Lot Size16'5"x99'9"
Built Size16'x48'
ZoneR7-2
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$11,214
Price Per SF
$800

This property was sold for $2,400,000 on 07/12/21.

Listing Features

  • Central AC
  • Gas Heat

Outdoor space and views

  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • City Views
  • Garden Views

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Courtyard
  • Garden
  • Playroom

Property Description for 245 West 132nd Street

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.

Listing History for 245 West 132nd Street

Now
07/12/2021
$2,400,000
Sold and Closed by Michael A. Jones
Compass
04/05/2021
Contract Signed by Michael A. Jones
Compass

Building Details for 245 West 132nd Street

OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1910
Floors/Apts4/3
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

135 St
0.27 miles
135 St
0.29 miles
125 St
0.37 miles
125 St
0.44 miles

Citi Bike

Adam Clayton Powell Blvd & W 132 St
0.07 miles
Adam Clayton Powell Blvd & W 130 St
0.12 miles

Contact Agents

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Licensed As
Mitchell H Simmons
Associate Broker
License#:
1030208422
Company:
Compass

Harlem | Manhattan

Quick Profile

The neighborhood called West Harlem by the locals is known as Manhattanville to neighborhood newcomers. The area is culturally diverse and might be considered a microcosm of the city as a whole. 

Columbia University has recently expanded into the area, which is attracting student residents from all over the world. Together with students from the City College of New York and young professionals fleeing higher prices in other neighborhoods, this influx of younger residents has brought with it more restaurants and bars on W 125th Street to serve this clientele. There are also new ventures, like a rock-climbing gym, to cater to the interests of these students and young professionals. At the same time, there are many small, family-owned shops and restaurants that have been anchors of the neighborhood for multiple generations.

The area has been through a housing upgrade, as older properties have been renovated and abandoned properties have been razed to make room for new development. There are still reasonably priced apartments available. Young professionals are finding that there is a certain cachet to living in West Harlem. It provides a convenient commute to the city and all of its amenities, while providing a sense of escape at the end of a long work day.

While rentals are popular with the student population, the young professionals are delighted to find pre-war brownstones, pre-war co-ops (including some income-capped HDFCs for lower- and middle-income buyers), and post-war condos that they can afford, although prices are rising. Some new low-rise developments, sporting virtual doormen and desired amenities, are cropping up.

All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 25066TH