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Sold for $870,000
  • $870,000

    541 W 159th St, New York, NY 10032

    5beds
    3,480sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1905
    1,598 Square Feet Lot
    $919,600 Zestimate®
    $250/sqft
    $6,161 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $919,600

    $607,000 - $1.32M

    $6,161/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Located just steps from Broadway, this VACANT fixer-upper townhouse is ready to be reimagined. This townhouse is flooded with natural light. The main level features an open-concept living and dining room. Upstairs you'll find 4 spacious bedrooms including a large master suite with walk-in closet bathroom. The three additional bedrooms share a full hallway bath. Situated in the heart of Washington Heights, enjoy being surrounded by vibrant culture, fantastic restaurants, and easy access to public transportation. The townhouse is conveniently located near Columbia University Medical Center and a brand new luxury residential building next door. With its classic pre-war details, high ceilings, ample living space, and prime location, this townhouse has great bones and will be an amazing home when renovated! Schedule a showing today! Owner will hold a mortgage if needed

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,480 sqft

    Property

    Lot
    • Size: 1,598 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 021180055

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1905

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: New York

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $250/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,415,000
    • Annual tax amount: $6,217

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/19/2026Price change--
    Source: Auction.com 3 #*APID1357481* Report a problem
    2/4/2026Price change$1,725,000-4.2%$496/sqft
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #942823 Report a problem
    12/10/2025Listed for sale$1,800,000+106.9%$517/sqft
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #942823 Report a problem
    4/23/2025Sold$870,000$250/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/12/2024Contingent$870,000-3.3%$250/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #S1739804 Report a problem
    10/15/2024Listed for sale$900,000-7.7%$259/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #1739804 Report a problem
    10/7/2024Listing removed$975,000$280/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #1723904 Report a problem
    9/3/2024Price change$975,000-2.5%$280/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #1723904 Report a problem
    6/26/2024Listed for sale$1,000,000-13%$287/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #1723904 Report a problem
    6/16/2024Listing removed$1,150,000$330/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #1711034 Report a problem
    4/15/2024Listed for sale$1,150,000-11.5%$330/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy Report a problem
    3/28/2024Listing removed$1,300,000$374/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy Report a problem
    2/28/2024Listed for sale$1,300,000-3.7%$374/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy Report a problem
    1/29/2024Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    10/31/2023Listed for sale$1,350,000+63.6%$388/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/14/2023Sold$825,000+0%$237/sqft
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #H6230527 Report a problem
    4/7/2023Pending sale$824,900$237/sqft
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #H6230527 Report a problem
    3/21/2023Price change$824,900-6.7%$237/sqft
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #H6230527 Report a problem
    2/1/2023Listed for sale$884,000-27.2%$254/sqft
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #H6230527 Report a problem
    8/17/2022Sold$1,215,000+102.5%$349/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/28/2014Listing removed$600,000$172/sqft
    Source: Home Market Realty #2639466 Report a problem
    1/11/2014Listed for sale$600,000+5999900%$172/sqft
    Source: Home Market Realty #2639466 Report a problem
    8/27/2013Sold$10-100%
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/18/2011Listing removed$380,000$109/sqft
    Source: EXIT REALTY SUPERIOR #355120 Report a problem
    11/25/2010Price change$380,000-15.6%$109/sqft
    Source: EXIT REALTY SUPERIOR #355120 Report a problem
    8/21/2010Listed for sale$450,000-25%$129/sqft
    Source: EXIT REALTY SUPERIOR #355120 Report a problem
    9/28/2006Sold$600,000-40%$172/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/15/2006Sold$1,000,000+3233.3%$287/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/15/1996Sold$30,000$9/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,217 +5.9%$84,900 +7%
    2024$5,872 -0.1%$79,380 -6.6%
    2023$5,879 $84,960 -5.7%
    2022-- $90,120 +11.3%
    2021-- $81,000 -7.3%
    2020-- $87,360 +2.5%
    2019$5,157 +2.2%$85,260 +253.4%
    2018$5,047 +8.7%$24,124 +5.9%
    2017$4,644 +10.5%$22,780 +6%
    2016$4,203 $21,496
    2015$4,203 +62.2%$21,496 +5.9%
    2014$2,592 $20,304 +1%
    2013-- $20,104 +5.9%
    2012-- $18,984 +6%
    2011-- $17,914
    2010-- $17,914 +5.9%
    2009-- $16,920 +1%
    2008-- $16,754 +5.9%
    2007-- $15,820 +6%
    2006-- $14,929
    2005-- $14,929 +5.9%
    2004-- $14,100 +1%
    2003-- $13,962 +5.9%
    2002-- $13,184 +6%
    2001-- $12,441
    2000-- $12,441
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Washington Heights

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