Indulge in the epitome of luxurious living on the Upper East Side at 161 East 63rd Street, where classic elegance meets contemporary luxury in a magnificent 20-ft wide, five-story, Neo-Greco Italianate Style townhouse. Unwind in an oasis of tranquility and serenity in the heart of the bustling city, boasting approximately 5,500 square feet of lavish indoor living space and an additional 1,750 square feet of outdoor space, including a beautifully landscaped backyard and a finished roof deck with cityscape views.
As you enter through the grand foyer with its intricate moldings and marble checkerboard mosaic tile flooring, you'll be mesmerized by the pre-war charm of this home. The garden level offers a modern open concept kitchen, a sitting and dining area, and a serene backyard perfect for relaxation and entertainment.
On the second level, or parlor, you'll find an impressive living room with coffered 11-ft high-ceilings, an original period mantel fireplace, inlaid wood floors, and a large French casement window with picturesque views of the garden and surrounding turn of the century mansions. The adjacent library, with its cozy fireplace and built-in bookshelves, is a perfect place to unwind, entertain, or use as a home office.
The third floor is dedicated to the primary suite, featuring a working fireplace, morning terrace, a spa-like primary bath with a soaking tub and stall shower, and a huge walk-in closet. The fourth floor offers two generously sized bedrooms with en-suite baths, while the fifth floor features a fourth large bedroom with an en-suite bath and separate quarters with two smaller-scale bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a renovated kitchen, making it ideal for a guest suite. All rooms throughout the house offer tranquil natural light and charming views of the garden or tree-lined surroundings.
The recreation room on the lower level provides additional living space, and it also features a 10'5 x 11'7 temperature-controlled wine storage room and a generously sized storage room perfect for bikes, skis, extra luggage, or sporting equipment.
Additional conveniences of this well-maintained home include central heating and cooling systems, a laundry room, and a home security system.
Centrally located near Central Park, with easy access to major transportation, private schools, shopping, restaurants, and world-class cultural institutions, this distinguished townhouse is the epitome of an exceptional Upper East Side lifestyle.
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$8,475,000
161 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065
6beds
5,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$9,348,600 Zestimate®
$1,541/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$9,348,600
$7.76M - $11.22M
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Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1656593
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,500
- Total interior livable area: 5,500 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Other, Deck, Terrace
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Garden, Private Roof Deck, Terrace
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 013980129
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lenox Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Laundry
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,541/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $7,658,000
- Annual tax amount: $99,120
- Date on market: 4/12/2023
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2024 | Sold | $8,475,000-1.2%$1,541/sqft |
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| 2/12/2024 | Pending sale | $8,575,000-41.9%$1,559/sqft |
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| 2/18/2018 | Listing removed | $14,750,000$2,682/sqft |
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| 8/23/2017 | Listed for sale | $14,750,000+25.5%$2,682/sqft |
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| 6/13/2016 | Sold | $11,750,000-14.5%$2,136/sqft |
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| 5/18/2010 | Listing removed | $13,750,000$2,500/sqft |
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| 9/18/2009 | Price change | $13,750,000-7.4%$2,500/sqft |
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| 6/21/2009 | Listed for sale | $14,850,000+82.2%$2,700/sqft |
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| 9/28/2006 | Sold | $8,150,000$1,482/sqft |
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| 11/12/2004 | Sold | $8,150,000+317.9%$1,482/sqft |
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| 12/4/1998 | Sold | $1,950,000$355/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,437 -13% | $459,480 +7% |
| 2024 | $105,067 -2.5% | $429,480 -13% |
| 2023 | $107,809 | $493,500 -5.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $523,380 +1.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $513,600 -12.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $584,940 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $93,636 +1.2% | $574,740 +29.9% |
| 2018 | $92,539 +3.4% | $442,368 +0.8% |
| 2017 | $89,501 +8.1% | $439,053 +6% |
| 2016 | $82,803 | $414,202 +6% |
| 2015 | $82,803 +148.6% | $390,758 +6% |
| 2014 | $33,304 | $368,640 |
| 2013 | -- | $368,640 +0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $365,878 +6% |
| 2011 | -- | $345,169 +6% |
| 2010 | -- | $325,632 +6% |
| 2009 | -- | $307,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $307,200 +0.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $304,899 +6% |
| 2006 | -- | $287,641 +6% |
| 2005 | -- | $271,360 +6% |
| 2004 | -- | $256,000 -5.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $271,438 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $251,336 +3.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $242,746 +0% |
| 2000 | -- | $242,734 |
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Neighborhood: Upper East Side
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10East Side Elementary School, PS 267Grades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Jhs 167 Robert F WagnerGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10Manhattan International High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi