Located on one of the most charming, architecturally beautiful blocks in the coveted Jumel Terrace Historic District, 438 West 162nd Street presents a fusion of a modern renovation and original period details creating a space for beautiful living. Measuring 19.5 feet wide encompassing over 4,000 square feet of space plus an 1000sqft private south facing garden, large enough to fit a pool. This bayed limestone was originally Designed by Henry Fouchaux and built in 1896, displays both Romanesque Revival and Classical. Renovated to include two brand new gorgeous Leicht European kitchens with a decadent concrete counter and all updated bathrooms stylized with elegant marble. The original details include six original tiled fireplaces, ornate hand carved woodwork, mahogany pocket doors, original Cherry wood staircases, shutters, wainscoting and breathtaking woodwork banisters, three grand skylights on the top floor filtering light inside and soaring ceiling heights of 12 ft with decorated ceilings with a beautiful frieze. This home is flooded with natural light throughout the day and is surrounded by lush green everywhere on a wide block. You can live here in serenity and still be in the heart of NYC! There are 6 bedrooms and three full bathrooms in this home spanning four large floors. The house is plentiful in space and living the life of a New Yorker while being able to have a true home. While the house is primarily configured for a one unit layout, the second kitchen on the fourth floor provides the opportunity to consider other lifestyle options. In addition, it can be configured as a triplex home with the garden level for rental income. There are a great many ways, all configured for a home environment with investment opportunities.
The area: West 162nd Street is one of the widest blocks in Manhattan and is a double-sided tree-lined Townhouse block. The C train is located right on the corner and takes you to midtown in 18 minutes. The A train is a few blocks away and can take you to midtown in half the time. The accessibility to trains in fantastic. Also, the accessibility to the Morris Jumel gardens, the high bridge parks, running paths and the community gardens create a serene life amongst the NYC go. The bicycle baths are plenty! The Historic District abuts a playground and walking trail along the Harlem River up to 178th street and a dog park at the corner of Edgecombe Avenue & West 155th Street. Washington Heights is an emerging neighborhood with easy access to the 163rd street subway station, 3 grocery stores, Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital, a host of neighborhood restaurants and bars, 20 minute drive to Greenwich, CT and a 7 minute drive to Fort Lee, NJ. Property Taxes are extremely low ($14,331/yr)
Listed by Sarah Pedersen
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Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
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(212) 381-2562
Last updated October 15, 2025
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Source: REBNY #RLS20048877
Listing Facts
TypeSingle-family
NeighborhoodWashington Heights
Bedrooms6
Bathrooms3.5
Days on Prevu37
Taxes$14,328/year
Size3,972 sqft
Price per sqft$831
Amenities
Private Outdoor Space
Location
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Listing History
10/15/2025
Price Decreased
$3,299,000
09/16/2025
Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
$3,325,000
Estimated Closing Costs
Total
$124,635
Attorney Fees
$4,000
NYC Mansion Tax
$49,485
Title Insurance
$14,846
Bank Attorney
$1,500
Mortgage Recording Tax
$50,804
Other Closing Costs
$4,000
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