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SOLD FOR $1,295,000

· Closed September 6, 2023

53 78th Street

$1,295,000

$920 per sq ft

53 78th Street

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10885097

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,408

Sq. Ft.

1925

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 1,408 sq ft
Year Built 1925
Neighborhood Bay Ridge

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1925)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 9
Baths 2 Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street Narrows Avenue/Colonial Road
Year Built 1925
Living Area 1,408 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 05957-0072
Block/Lot 5957/72

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 31, 2023 $1,295,000 -
Currently May 2, 2026 $1,295,000 -

Description

Open, airy and with an abundance of flexible space, this semi-detached single family charmer is located on a prime tree-lined Bay Ridge block and, notably, has PRIVATE PARKING and a deep rear yard. The sunny South-facing home is also notably spacious, spanning more than 2500 sq ft across 3 levels plus an additional ~730 sq ft attic that provides even more versatile space. The first floor of this warm and lovingly maintained home features an entry sunroom accented by bay windows leading to a spacious living area, a full formal dining room with chair rail molding and wooden lattice shutters and a bright eat-in kitchen. A convenient walk-in closet is also found on this level. A side door off the kitchen opens to the wide driveway, private garage and spacious yard under the leafy canopy of an established tree and surrounded its verdant neighbors. The bright upper level has 3 bedrooms including a primary bedroom that spans the full width of the home with treetop views and two additional tranquil bedrooms-- both light and quiet -- as well as a windowed full bath. A full stand-up attic currently used for storage but you can explore the possibility of converting to usable space is found on the top level. The fully finished basement offers ideal recreation rooms as well as a full bath and houses the home's mechanicals.There is also ample storage throughout with a dozen closets. Other improvements include: boiler (~2 years), hot water heater (~3 years), roof (~10 years), among others. Centrally located on a lovely tree-lined street, nearby to the subway, and minutes to vibrant greenspaces, waterfront parks and promenade, a wealth of local shops, restaurants, and commuter ferry.

Building Information

Bay Ridge is a historic neighborhood in Southwest Brooklyn with views of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and New York Harbor. Commercial corridors along 3rd and 5th Avenues run through the area, and the housing stock includes historic row houses, pre-war cooperatives, and modern condominiums, with Shore Road Park and the waterfront promenade to the west.

Bay Ridge Live Market Data

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Active Listings

33

Median Asking Price

$1.20M

Median $/Sqft

$601

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

0

Price Reduced

36%

Sold (30 Days)

2

Median Sale Price

$509K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/1/26, 10:06 PM EST

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Location

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53 78th Street, Bay Ridge, Kings County • Near Narrows Avenue/Colonial Road

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R3-1
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $88,560
Land Value: $19,620
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 2,296 SF
Building Area: 1,408 SF
Built FAR: 0.61
Allowed FAR: 0.75

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

This property has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 1,408 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1925, making it approximately 101 years old.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $1,295,000 for 1,408 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $920. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10885097
First Listed: 5/31/2023
Price Changed: 5/31/2023
Closed: 9/6/2023
Contract Date: 5/26/2023

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Clare Saliba

Listing Contact: (917) 407-8528

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