Elegant 20’ Wide Townhouse in the Heart of the West Village
85 Charles Street is an exquisite, 20 ft-wide, 5-story, single-family townhome, ideally situated on one of the most sought after, tree-lined blocks in the West Village.
Meticulously renovated and modernized by Jim Joseph of Hottenroth + Joseph Architects, the residence affords approximately 4,928 interior square feet, with 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 2 powder rooms. This historic home offers a large private terrace off of the Parlor level as well as a fully landscaped roof deck with outdoor kitchen and iconic Empire State Building, Freedom Tower and City views.
Original details include 3 wood burning fireplaces and 2 gas fireplaces, restored original wide-plank pine floors and gorgeous Crown Moulding. This beautiful residence also features a dumbwaiter that travels from the garden level to the roof.
Built in 1868 on the site of former Peter Warren and Abraham Van Nest Estates, 85 Charles St presents the rare opportunity to live in a historic, turnkey home in the best West Village location.
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$11,500,000
85 Charles St, New York, NY 10014
5beds
4,928sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1868
-- sqft lot
$11,605,800 Zestimate®
$2,334/sqft
$52,029 Estimated rent
Home value
$11,605,800
$10.79M - $12.53M
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Large private terraceGas fireplacesWood burning fireplacesOutdoor kitchenTree-lined blocksFully landscaped roof deckGorgeous crown moulding
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Rachel Glazer,
Compass
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1734487
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,928
- Total interior livable area: 4,928 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Private Roof Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Skyline
Details
- Parcel number: 006210078
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1868
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: West Village
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Laundry
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,334/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $13,234,000
- Annual tax amount: $58,908
- Date on market: 9/19/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2025 | Sold | $11,500,000-11.5%$2,334/sqft |
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| 5/7/2025 | Contingent | $12,995,000$2,637/sqft |
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| 9/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $12,995,000+18.2%$2,637/sqft |
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| 5/28/2019 | Listing removed | $10,995,000$2,231/sqft |
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| 3/1/2019 | Price change | $10,995,000-8.3%$2,231/sqft |
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| 11/2/2018 | Price change | $11,995,000-7.4%$2,434/sqft |
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| 6/18/2018 | Price change | $12,950,000-7.2%$2,628/sqft |
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| 2/5/2018 | Price change | $13,950,000-6.7%$2,831/sqft |
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| 9/5/2017 | Price change | $14,950,000-3.5%$3,034/sqft |
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| 4/18/2017 | Price change | $15,500,000-11.4%$3,145/sqft |
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| 2/23/2017 | Listed for sale | $17,500,000+325.8%$3,551/sqft |
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| 4/8/2014 | Listing removed | $2,600$1/sqft |
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| 4/25/2013 | Listed for rent | $2,600$1/sqft |
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| 5/11/2004 | Sold | $4,110,000$834/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,912 +0% | $794,040 +22.1% |
| 2024 | $58,911 +2.4% | $650,340 -16.4% |
| 2023 | $57,547 | $778,080 -5.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $825,240 -6.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $886,800 -9.9% |
| 2020 | -- | $984,540 -0.8% |
| 2019 | $51,737 +4.7% | $992,460 +320.3% |
| 2018 | $49,396 +5.9% | $236,131 +3.2% |
| 2017 | $46,654 +8.1% | $228,862 +6% |
| 2016 | $43,162 | $215,908 +6% |
| 2015 | $43,162 +67.2% | $203,688 |
| 2014 | $25,821 | $203,688 +3.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $196,776 +3.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $190,719 +6% |
| 2011 | -- | $179,924 +6% |
| 2010 | -- | $169,740 |
| 2009 | -- | $169,740 +3.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $163,980 +1.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $160,938 +21.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $132,912 +15.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $115,200 |
| 2004 | -- | $115,200 +4.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $110,400 +2.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $107,865 +6% |
| 2001 | -- | $101,760 +6% |
| 2000 | -- | $96,000 |
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Neighborhood: West Village
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