53 78th Street
Description
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...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.
Listing Agents
![Clare Saliba]()
csaliba@compass.comP: (917)-407-8528
![Sandra Cordoba]()
sandra.cordoba@compass.comP: (917)-597-3631
![The Modern Solutions Team]()
msteam@compass.comP: (917)-407-8528
Amenities
- Hardwood Floors
- Bay Windows
- Northern Exposure
- Southern Exposure
- Garage
- Private Parking
- Semi-Detached
- Parking Included
Property Details for 53 78th Street
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 26 |
| Taxes | $764 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | 10% |
| Total Rooms | 9.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | House/Building |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| Lot Size | 2,295 SF / 21' x 109' |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
53 78th St
Location
Building Information for 53 78th Street
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$7,892 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$7,128
$764
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Property History for 53 78th Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/06/2023 | Sold Manual | $1,300,000 |
| 09/06/2023 | $1,300,000 | |
| 06/26/2023 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 05/31/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,295,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 53 78th Street
Schools near 53 78th Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 185 Walter Kassenbrock PublicK to 5 | ||
Jhs 259 William Mckinley Public6 to 8 | ||
Fort Hamilton High School Public9 to 12 | ||
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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