This Washington Heights Home Is More Than A Century Old

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — Much attention has been paid to the luxury towers that have shot up around Manhattan in recent years, but other high-end dwellings have existed in New York City for far longer.

Take this home on 160 Wadsworth Avenue, which dates to 1920, and which is now on the market for $495,000.

Here is more information.

• Address: 160 Wadsworth Ave Apt 403, Manhattan, New York
• Price: $495,000
• Square Feet:
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 1 Baths
• Built: 1920
• Features: Welcome to residence 403 at The Belford. A cozy, spacious and bright prewar home with period details throughout. The home features beautiful original hardwood floors, high ceilings, a large east facing master bedroom with the second bedroom on the opposite end. Excellent investor opportunity or first home. The Belford is a part of the 4260 Broadway Condominium a condo conversion that started in 1990. To date its about 80% +/- sold. Most units sold in the past seven years were sponsor owned that were tastefully transformed. All with new electrical wiring, plumbing, marble tiled bathrooms, gorgeous hardwood floors, boasting some awesome high ceilings ranging from over 9 to 13, walls were taken down to create open concept kitchens with eating island counters, custom cabinets with plenty of storage, pocket doors, paired with modern fixtures and reputable brand appliances and all homes equipped with European stackable washer/dryers. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking for a solid investment with good appreciation. The location is spot on near all public transportation to downtown Manhattan. A train ride to Columbus Circle is just 20 minutes. You have a myriad of mom-and-pop stores, trendy cafes and restaurants, farmer's market, new supermarkets fully stocked with whole food and organic produce, parks, museums (Hispanic Society Museum & Library, Morris-Jumel Mansion, and Cloisters Metropolitan Museum of Art). All of this in a well-diverse community. Water Charge: Approx $1,050 for the year.

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