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  • $5,200,000

    308 E 81st St, New York, NY 10028

    4beds
    5,100sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1901
    -- sqft lot
    $5,248,600 Zestimate®
    $1,020/sqft
    $8,219 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $5,248,600

    $4.88M - $5.62M

    $8,219/mo

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    What's special

    Abundant natural lightFinished lower levelSpacious bedroomPrivate garageHigh ceilingsMultiple living spacesSoaring ceilings
    308 East 81st Street - A Rare Manhattan Gem with Private Garage and Driveway Experience the unparalleled luxury of owning one of Manhattan's exclusive single-family townhouses, complete with a private garage, driveway, and electronically operated coded gate entry. Fully renovated and impeccably designed, this home boasts features rarely found in this price range. Exceptional Living Spaces This 4-bedroom, 7-bathroom (5 full, 2 half) home is a masterpiece of modern comfort and elegance. Each spacious bedroom includes a private ensuite bath and ample closet space, ensuring privacy and convenience for every member of the household. Bright, Expansive Interiors The townhouse offers soaring ceilings and abundant natural light throughout. Enjoy multiple living spaces, including a formal living room, a luxurious parlor, a family room, and an inviting eat-in kitchen. Versatile Lower Level The finished lower level, with its own private entrance, features high ceilings, wood flooring, and a full bathroom. Its three large rooms can serve as guest suites, a gym, a theater, or live-in quarters, adapting effortlessly to your lifestyle needs. In addition to being an ideal four-bedroom home for a large family, the garage offers an amenity which is prestigious, convenient and offers a unique opportunity to own a great investment in one of the most prestigious and convenient neighborhoods in all of Manhattan.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Kim Shepard,

    Douglas Elliman

    Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1748400

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 7
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 5,100
    • Total interior livable area: 5,100 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage
    • Has garage: Yes
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Other
    • Exterior features: Garden
    Details
    • Parcel number: 015430048
    • Special conditions: Resale

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1901

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Yorkville
    Location
    • Region: New York

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,020/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $6,435,000
    • Annual tax amount: $47,124
    • Date on market: 1/6/2025

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/12/2025Sold$5,200,000-4.6%$1,020/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/19/2025Contingent$5,450,000$1,069/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #S1748400 Report a problem
    4/15/2025Price change$5,450,000-8.4%$1,069/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #S1748400 Report a problem
    3/3/2025Price change$5,950,000-4.8%$1,167/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #S1748400 Report a problem
    1/6/2025Price change$6,250,000-7.4%$1,225/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #S1748400 Report a problem
    10/10/2024Listed for sale$6,750,000-2.9%$1,324/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #1733822 Report a problem
    10/1/2020Listing removed$20,000$4/sqft
    Source: Douglas Elliman Report a problem
    8/11/2020Price change$20,000-20%$4/sqft
    Source: Douglas Elliman Report a problem
    7/27/2020Listed for rent$25,000-16.7%$5/sqft
    Source: Douglas Elliman Report a problem
    6/17/2019Listing removed$6,950,000$1,363/sqft
    Source: Douglas Elliman #3553810 Report a problem
    5/10/2019Listing removed$30,000$6/sqft
    Source: Douglas Elliman Report a problem
    5/8/2019Listed for rent$30,000+20%$6/sqft
    Source: Douglas Elliman Report a problem
    1/14/2019Price change$6,950,000-6.7%$1,363/sqft
    Source: Douglas Elliman #3553810 Report a problem
    11/13/2018Listing removed$25,000$5/sqft
    Source: Douglas Elliman Report a problem
    11/13/2018Listed for sale$7,450,000+41.9%$1,461/sqft
    Source: Douglas Elliman #3553810 Report a problem
    10/22/2018Price change$25,000-16.7%$5/sqft
    Source: Douglas Elliman Report a problem
    9/5/2018Listed for rent$30,000-14.3%$6/sqft
    Source: Douglas Elliman Report a problem
    2/27/2016Listing removed$35,000$7/sqft
    Source: Cooper Square Report a problem
    2/13/2016Listed for rent$35,000+600%$7/sqft
    Source: Cooper Square Report a problem
    2/6/2015Sold$5,250,000-3.7%$1,029/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/8/2014Price change$5,450,000-5.2%$1,069/sqft
    Source: Leslie J. Garfield #50316TH Report a problem
    8/10/2013Listed for sale$5,750,000+202.6%$1,127/sqft
    Source: Leslie J. Garfield #50316TH Report a problem
    5/5/2013Listing removed$5,000$1/sqft
    Source: Sparig and Company, LLC Report a problem
    3/25/2013Listed for rent$5,000$1/sqft
    Source: Sparig and Company, LLC Report a problem
    9/28/2006Sold$1,900,000$373/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/28/2004Sold$1,900,000$373/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$47,528 +0.8%$386,100 +0.4%
    2024$47,128 +3.8%$384,600 -8.3%
    2023$45,406 $419,220 +10.1%
    2022-- $380,820 -5.6%
    2021-- $403,500 +14.4%
    2020-- $352,560 -13.8%
    2019$41,389 +6.2%$408,960 +119.5%
    2018$38,975 +7.9%$186,312 +5.1%
    2017$36,134 +7.1%$177,258 +5.1%
    2016$33,728 $168,715 +2.7%
    2015$33,728 +69.1%$164,328 +0.8%
    2014$19,949 $162,945 +4.9%
    2013-- $155,260 +5.1%
    2012-- $147,715 +5.1%
    2011-- $140,596 +2.7%
    2010-- $136,940 +0.8%
    2009-- $135,788 +4.9%
    2008-- $129,384 +5.1%
    2007-- $123,096 +5.1%
    2006-- $117,164
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Upper East Side

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