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SOLD FOR $1,834,525

· Closed December 13, 2021

40 E 78TH Street #6B
Closed For Sale Condo

$1,834,525

$1,519 per sq ft

40 E 78TH Street #6B

Upper East Side, Manhattan

The Charles House Condo

MLS® #RLS10709290

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,208

Sq. Ft.

1958

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 1,208 sq ft
Year Built 1958
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $1,311/mo
Property Taxes $15,048/yr
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 6 of 17

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,South facing
  • Climate Control: Other
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full
Floor 6 of 17
Exposure East,South
Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Cross Street East 78th Street & Madison Avenue
Year Built 1958
Living Area 1,208 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Parcel # 1392-1119

Description

This wonderful sixth floor corner two bedroom ?Gold Coast? Upper East Side condo boasts a very gracious layout with split bedroom floorplan, two full bathrooms and an expansive and open, corner formal expanse with spacious, elegant entry gallery, all wonderful for entertaining. The apartment is superbly located close to fabulous dining, boutique shopping, and world-renowned cultural institutions as well as only one block from Central Park. Two exposures provide wonderful natural light throughout with charming views to the east and south. Renovated and very well maintained, this lovely home offers beautifully proportioned rooms and generous storage throughout. The apartment features HVAC units, a mix of marble and hardwood floors, custom built-ins and crown moldings. The windowed kitchen has a washer, granite counter tops, custom cabinets, a breakfast bar, appliance garage and high-end appliances. The master bedroom is lined with solid wood built-in wardrobes, along with two huge closets and an adjacent full bath with additional hallway custom closets. The second bedroom features two oversized closets and additional custom built in cabinetry and window storage. The dining room can be converted to a third bedroom. This lovely Upper East Side home is sunny, quiet, and superbly located off Madison Avenue in a highly, regarded full-service condominium. This is a wonderful spacious city home that is flexible to adjust to the new owner?s needs. 40 East 78th Street, also known as The Charles House, is a full-service condominium building with an impeccable 24-hour staff including doorman, concierge and live-in superintendent. Amenities include a landscaped roof deck, gym, bicycle room, central laundry room, an on-site garage and storage bins. Pets are permitted with board approval. Pieds a terre welcome.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Building The Charles House Condo
Total Units 102
Stories 17

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,311/mo
RE Taxes $15,048/yr ($1,254/mo)
Original Price $2,125,000
Sale Price $1,834,525
Previous Price $1,995,000

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

324

Median Asking Price

$1.45M

Median $/Sqft

$1,513

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

37

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.48M

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40 E 78TH Street #6B, Upper East Side, New York County • Near East 78th Street & Madison Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10709290
First Listed: 4/6/2021
Price Changed: 1/13/2022
Closed: 12/13/2021
Contract Date: 4/6/2021

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Keren Ringler

Listing Contact: (917) 757-0343

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