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SOLD FOR $505,000

· Closed February 17, 2021

Closed For Sale Co-op

$505,000

52 E 78TH Street #7A

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10631862

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1916

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Lot Size 4,061 sq ft
Year Built 1916
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,294/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 7 of 13

Property Highlights

  • Fireplace: Wood-burning or decorative fireplace
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1916)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 7 of 13
Pets Yes
Year Built 1916
Architectural Style Prewar
Lot Size 4,061 sq ft
Parcel # 1392-0046-00052-000-000007A

Description

This charming, sunlit home features a wood burning fireplace, beamed ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. The living room includes ample space for both living and dining and features a hall closet with abundant storage. The adjacent renovated kitchen enjoys stainless-steel appliances, under-counter lighting and custom cabinetry. The double pocket doors open to the bedroom with a working fireplace, beautiful northern light and an oversized walk-in closet. The spa-like en-suite bath offers clean, modern finishes with a stall shower and marble throughout. Nestled in the heart of the prime Upper East Side, 52 East 78th Street is a boutique, white glove coop offering a part-time doorman, elevator, central laundry and live-in Super. This lovely coop is perfectly situated just one block from Central Park and close to fine restaurants, shops and several forms of transportation. Monthly assessment of $258.28 through June 2021.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area Fireplace

Building Information

Total Units 47
Stories 13
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,294/mo
Original Price $730,000
Sale Price $505,000

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

Upper East Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

332

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,533

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

29

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

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52 E 78TH Street #7A, Upper East Side, New York County

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MLS® ID: RLS10631862
First Listed: 5/15/2020
Price Changed: 2/17/2021
Closed: 2/17/2021
Contract Date: 5/15/2020

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. - Kristi Ambrosetti

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