The Upper East Side townhouse market has recalibrated toward realistic pricing, sparking a significant surge in sales volume. While mega-luxury trophy sales have skewed averages in the past, strong buyer demand is concentrated in the $7M to $15M mid-market range, with sellers realizing quicker closings when priced correctly. Current Market Data & Statistics Median List Price: Single and multi-family townhouses currently span a wide spectrum from $7.5M to upwards of $50M, with a median active list price sitting in the mid-$8M range. Sales Volume: Transaction volume has jumped significantly (up by over 35%), driven by active mid-market segments and buyers who value the privacy and autonomy of private homes over co-ops. Price Per Square Foot: Averages typically hover between $1,450 to $1,650, varying heavily depending on block prestige and renovation status. Average Days on Market: Homes selling in the 70- to 90-day window are common, but exceptional, turn-key properties on coveted Gold Coast blocks move much faster. Notable Listings & Recent Activity • 18 East 80th Street: A stunning 14,000+ sq ft property listed actively in the $49.9M range. • 165 East 64th Street: Recently active on the market for $18.5M, boasting expansive 7,000 sq ft layouts. • 21 East 81st Street: A 8,500 sq ft, 20-foot wide property listed for $18M.
The Upper East Side townhouse market has recalibrated toward realistic pricing, sparking a significant surge in sales volume. While mega-luxury trophy sales have skewed averages in the past, strong buyer demand is concentrated in the $7M to $15M mid-market range, with sellers realizing quicker closings when priced correctly.
Current Market Data & Statistics
Median List Price: Single and multi-family townhouses currently span a wide spectrum from $7.5M to upwards of $50M, with a median active list price sitting in the mid-$8M range.
Sales Volume: Transaction volume has jumped significantly (up by over 35%), driven by active mid-market segments and buyers who value the privacy and autonomy of private homes over co-ops.
Price Per Square Foot: Averages typically hover between $1,450 to $1,650, varying heavily depending on block prestige and renovation status.
Average Days on Market: Homes selling in the 70- to 90-day window are common, but exceptional, turn-key properties on coveted Gold Coast blocks move much faster.
Notable Listings & Recent Activity
• 18 East 80th Street: A stunning 14,000+ sq ft property listed actively in the $49.9M range.
• 165 East 64th Street: Recently active on the market for $18.5M, boasting expansive 7,000 sq ft layouts.
• 21 East 81st Street: A 8,500 sq ft, 20-foot wide property listed for $18M.
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