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SOLD FOR $1,295,000

· Closed August 8, 2024

559 78TH Street

$1,295,000

559 78TH Street

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10956909

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC

4

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

N/A

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Lot Size 2,000 sq ft
Year Built N/A
Ownership None
Property Taxes $8,532/yr
Neighborhood Bay Ridge
Floor 1 of 1

Property Highlights

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Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Ownership None
Total Rooms 7
Baths 2 Full
Floor 1 of 1
View Other
Pets Yes
Structure Type Townhouse
Basement Other
Lot Size 2,000 sq ft
Parcel # 05962-0062
Block/Lot 05962/0062

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Mar 8, 2024 $1,295,000 -
Currently May 1, 2026 $1,295,000 -

Description

Located on one of Bay Ridge's beautiful tree-lined blocks, this townhouse boasts an array of original details, meticulously preserved, along with updated amenities. The south-facing entrance features a sunroom, open the inner solid oak door and step into the full foyer with built-in boot box at the foot of the original oak staircase. The parquet floor with inlay runs throughout the parlor floor. The generously proportioned parlor is bathed in sunlight with original picture moldings and pier mirror. From there you pass through to the formal dining room with its coffered ceiling, built-in cabinets featuring stunning original stained-glass doors. This room is drenched in morning light with a door leading to an outdoor porch and garden. The pass-through galley kitchen leads to a full eat-in extension with bay window that floods the space with morning light, perfect for your morning coffee and informal dinners. The second floor includes four bedrooms, nine-foot ceilings and full bath with skylight. Lower level is finished with a bath, storage and its own entrance. Located 3 blocks to the R train and all the amenities this amazing Bay Ridge neighborhood offers.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Smoke Free Building Other

Building Amenities

Green Building

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 1
Stories 1
Structure Townhouse

Financial Details

RE Taxes $8,532/yr ($711/mo)
Sale Price $1,295,000

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

$504K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/1/26, 11:43 AM EST

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Location

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559 78TH Street, Bay Ridge, Kings County

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1920
Year Built
106 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R4-1
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $73,560
Land Value: $14,760
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,000 SF
Building Area: 1,573 SF
Built FAR: 0.79
Allowed FAR: 1

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

The current listed annual property tax is $8,532, or roughly $711 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.

This property has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

This listing is None

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

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: RLS10956909
First Listed: 3/8/2024
On Market: 3/8/2024
Closed: 8/8/2024
Contract Date: 3/8/2024

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC - Bernadette Mitchell

Listing Contact: (718) 613-2848

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