251 West 98th Street #9-C, New York City, NY 10025
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Property Overview
3-Bedroom / 2-Full-Bath Condominium for Under $1.6 Million
Call the listing agent today to schedule your private showing. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity.
Let’s make a deal on the best-priced three-bedroom, two-full-bath condominium on the Upper West Side.
An Exceptional Upper West Side Value
Low Common Charges and Real Estate Taxes — Combined Under $2,100 Per Month.
Located on the top floor in pin-drop quiet surroundings, this three-bedroom condominium receives abundant natural sunlight throughout the day from north, south,...
Property Details
Residence Features
Sales Evidence
Recent closed sales
9 apartments at 251 West 98th Street have recorded sales since September 2021, the most recent for $1,850,000 in August 2026. Prices are the figures recorded with the City, not asking prices.
| 3AApartment | 3 | 1,267 | $1,850,000 | $1,460/ft² | August 24, 2026MLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DDApartment | 1 | 430 | $530,000 | $1,233/ft² | August 4, 2026MLS |
| 7BApartment | 2 | 1,269 | $1,755,000 | $1,383/ft² | July 31, 2026MLS |
| 6BApartment | 2 | 1,260 | $1,550,000 | $1,230/ft² | June 20, 2025City record · MLS |
| 2BApartment | 2 | 1,230 | $1,400,000 | $1,138/ft² | October 25, 2024City record · MLS |
| 3BApartment | 2 | 768 | $900,000 | $1,172/ft² | March 29, 2024City record · MLS |
| 5CApartment | 2 | 1,167 | $1,350,000 | $1,157/ft² | December 20, 2023City record · MLS |
| 6CApartment | 2 | 2,108 | $1,825,000 | $866/ft² | September 1, 2023City record · MLS |
| 8BApartment | 2 | Square footage not recorded | $1,575,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | December 29, 2021City record · MLS |
Every row is a recorded transaction, including ancillary spaces such as storage and staff rooms where they were sold separately. Those are excluded from the benchmark below.
How this price compares
The median closed price for comparable condo three-bedroom sales in Upper West Side is $3,575,000, based on 130 sales between September 2024 and July 2026. This home is asking $1,595,000, $1,980,000 below that median. The middle half of those sales closed between $2,600,000 and $4,670,000.
- Median closed price
- $3,575,000
- Middle half
- $2,600,000 – $4,670,000
- Based on
- 130 condo three-bedroom sales in Upper West Side
- Period
- September 2024 – July 2026
- Median $/ft²
- $1,863/ft²
Across the 115 of these sales with a published asking price, the median closed at 96% of what it originally asked. 80% of them closed below the original ask.
This building has not had enough comparable sales of its own in the period to support a median, so the benchmark is drawn from Upper West Side instead.
How these sales were negotiated
- Sold vs original ask
- 96% of the original ask
- Closed below ask
- 80% of 115 sales
- Listed → in contract
- 70 days (about 10 weeks)
- In contract → closed
- 59 days (about 8 weeks)
Across the 115 of these sales with a published asking price, the median closed at 96% of what it originally asked. 80% of them closed below the original ask.
Half of these homes were in contract within 70 days (about 10 weeks) of coming to market, based on the 110 with a recorded listing date.
Once a deal was agreed, closing took a further 59 days (about 8 weeks), based on the 113 with both dates recorded.
These are two separate periods measured on different clocks — time to find a buyer, and time from agreed deal to closing. They are medians of different sets of sales and do not add together into a single "days on market" figure.
Based on 130 condo three-bedroom sales in Upper West Side, September 2024 – July 2026. Each figure counts only the sales that recorded the dates it needs, which is why the denominators differ.
Price trend
Median sold price for condo and house three-bedroom sales in Upper West Side, 2017 to 2026. The series is held to one bedroom count and one ownership type for the same reason: an unfiltered median tracks which apartments sold, not what they were worth.
| Year | Median sold price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $4,000,000 | 31 |
| 2018 | $3,429,453 | 46 |
| 2019 | $3,175,000 | 41 |
| 2020 | $2,700,000 | 37 |
| 2021 | $2,800,000 | 69 |
| 2022 | $3,400,000 | 67 |
| 2023 | $3,550,000 | 56 |
| 2024 | $3,375,000 | 64 |
| 2025 | $3,600,000 | 55 |
| 2026 | $3,587,500 | 54 |
This building does not have enough sales with a recorded floor area to chart its own price per square foot, which is usual for a co-op. The series above follows comparable homes across Upper West Side instead.
Sale prices are the consideration recorded with the City in ACRIS, and each sale is dated by the day the City recorded it. A closing date reported to the MLS typically falls one to two weeks earlier. Recorded sales describe what has already happened and are not an appraisal, a valuation, or an estimate of what this home will sell for.
Price and Property History for 251 West 98th Street, Unit 9-C
Review the recorded listing activity for 251 West 98th Street, Unit 9-C, including asking-price changes and prior market dates.
- Latest price change
- Reduced by $55,000, or 3.3%, on July 12, 2026
- Originally listed
- February 26, 2026 at $1,699,000
- Current asking price
- $1,595,000
| Date | Price | Listing event |
|---|---|---|
| $1,595,000 | Asking price reduced by $55,000, or 3.3% | |
| $1,699,000 | Listed for sale by R New York | |
| No recorded price | Sold | |
| No recorded price | Sold | |
| $1,750,000 | Listed for sale by CORE Group Marketing LLC | |
| $1,750,000 | Listed for sale by CORE Group Marketing, LLC |
Property Tax History
Taxes at 251 West 98th Street #9-C were $12,840 in 2026, up 7.3% from 2025.
| Year | Tax Assessment | Land | Additions | Billable Value | Property Tax | Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026FY 2026/27 | $113,995 | $10,815 | $103,180 | $102,721 | $12,840 | 12.5%Estimated |
| 2025FY 2025/26 | $99,297 | $10,815 | $88,482 | $95,771 | $11,971 | 12.5%Estimated |
| 2024FY 2024/25 | $100,790 | $10,815 | $89,975 | $93,768 | $11,721 | 12.5% |
| 2023FY 2023/24 | $100,052 | $10,815 | $89,237 | $90,427 | $7,423after $3,882 abatement | 12.502% |
| 2022FY 2022/23 | $99,486 | $10,815 | $88,671 | $87,110 | $3,216after $7,470 abatement | 12.267% |
| 2021FY 2021/22 | $79,240 | $10,815 | $68,425 | $79,240 | $2,899after $6,796 abatement | 12.235% |
| 2020FY 2020/21 | $89,284 | $10,815 | $78,469 | $79,377 | $9,737 | 12.267% |
| 2019FY 2019/20 | $84,081 | $10,815 | $73,266 | $71,896 | $8,968 | 12.473% |
| 2018FY 2018/19 | $83,468 | $10,815 | $72,653 | $65,176 | $8,220 | 12.612% |
| 2017FY 2017/18 | $73,188 | $10,815 | $62,373 | $58,141 | $7,395 | 12.719% |
| 2016FY 2016/17 | $66,869 | $10,815 | $56,054 | $52,291 | $6,741 | 12.892% |
| 2015FY 2015/16 | $51,889 | $10,815 | $41,074 | $57,997 | $7,472 | 12.883% |
| 2014FY 2014/15 | $50,474 | $10,815 | $39,659 | $61,544 | $7,911 | 12.855% |
| 2013FY 2013/14 | $48,289 | $10,815 | $37,474 | $64,779 | $8,515 | 13.145% |
| 2012FY 2012/13 | $43,950 | $10,815 | $33,135 | $66,157 | $8,720 | 13.181% |
| 2011FY 2011/12 | $95,383 | $10,815 | $84,568 | $65,604 | $8,813 | 13.433% |
| 2010FY 2010/11 | $69,635 | $10,815 | $58,820 | $52,257 | $6,978 | 13.353% |
The City has not published the official FY2026/27 and FY2025/26 tax rates yet. We calculated the tax for those years using the prior year’s rate, so treat them as an estimate rather than a figure the City has adopted. Every rate without the Estimated marker is the published one.
Tax Assessment is the assessed value on the City’s roll, and it is the figure other listing sites publish. It is not what the bill is calculated on. New York phases assessment changes in gradually for some tax classes, so the City bills the Billable Value shown beside it, less any exemption the owner holds. It usually trails the assessment, and it can sit above it for a few years after an assessment falls.
Where an abatement applies, Property Tax is the amount owed after it. Abatements are granted to the property and do not necessarily transfer to a new owner.
Figures are the New York City Department of Finance assessment roll for tax lot 1018701231. Assessed and billable values are determined by the City for tax purposes and are not an appraisal or an estimate of market value. Tax classes and rates are set annually and can change.
About The Building
251 West 98th Street
251 West 98th Street, New York, NY 10025
A building in Upper West Side, currently featuring 1 active listing.
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Available Residences
| 9-C | 3 | 2 | 1,167 sqft | $1,367 | $1,595,000(-3.3%) | Feb 26, 2026 | 193 days |
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Neighborhood Context
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Location Context
Upper West Side
Overview of Upper West Side
The Upper West Side (UWS) is the intellectual and cultural counterpoint to the East Side. Sandwiched between Central Park and Riverside Park, it is known for its brownstones, protected historic districts, and artistic legacy. For buyers seeking Upper West Side Manhattan real estate, it offers a relaxed, leafy, and quintessentially "New York" vibe. Living in the Upper West Side feels like living in a movie. The streets are wide and lined with trees. As a beloved Manhattan NYC neighborhood, it attracts writers, actors, and families who value space, parks, and Zabar's.Real Estate & Housing Market
The market for homes for sale in the Upper West Side is robust. It is famous for its pre-war co-ops along Central Park West and Riverside Drive, and its miles of brownstone blocks in between. Newer condos have risen in the low 60s and along Columbus Avenue. It is a high-demand market because the housing stock is beautiful and protected. You can't build skyscrapers on the brownstone side streets, preserving the light and character.Lifestyle & Community
The lifestyle on the UWS is casual and community-focused. Neighbors stop to chat at the Sunday landscaped market or while walking dogs in Riverside Park. It feels less formal than the East Side. Cultural institutions like Lincoln Center and the Museum of Natural History anchor the community, infusing it with art and science.Transportation & Accessibility
The Upper West Side is served by the 1/2/3 and B/C trains. The express 2/3 makes getting to Times Square or Wall Street incredibly fast. The West Side Highway provides easy car access for escapes to the Catskills or Jersey.Parks, Schools & Amenities
You are never more than two blocks from a park. Riverside Park offers sunsets over the Hudson, while Central Park offers the Great Lawn and the Reservoir. Amenities are iconic: Zabar's, Fairway, Barney Greengrass. The food culture here is legendary. Schools are excellent, contributing to its reputation as a family haven.Who This Neighborhood Is Best For
The Upper West Side is best for families, dog owners, and creatives who want a beautiful, green, and relaxed neighborhood with deep cultural roots.
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