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SOLD FOR $3,450,000

· Closed March 21, 2023

3 E 78TH Street #4/5C
Closed For Sale Condo

$3,450,000

$1,683 per sq ft

3 E 78TH Street #4/5C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10834617

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

3

Bedrooms

2

Baths

2,050

Sq. Ft.

N/A

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 2,050 sq ft
Year Built N/A
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $2,115/mo
Property Taxes $30,420/yr
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 8
Baths 2 Full
Floor 5 of 6
Exposure South,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street FIFTH/MAD
Living Area 2,050 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar

Description

Location! Location! Location! Central Park is your backyard.This magnificent mansion was designed by C.P.H. Gilbert and is now home to 13 Luxurious condominium units in an ultra private setting. Apartment 4/5C is a loft-style duplex with 3 Bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms (with room for additional beds and baths). The sprawling 2050 sq. ft. (per draftsperson) home enjoys a large corner primary bedroom with an en-suite expanded bathroom. The separate formal dining room and spacious living room are perfect for entertaining. Enormous west-facing windows combined with an 11 Foot ceiling height offer an abundance of natural light that flows throughout the apartment. A well-appointed chef's kitchen on the upper level plus an additional kitchen/pantry on the lower level make cooking and entertaining at home a pleasure. Two wood-burning fireplaces, beautiful hardwood floors, and custom built-in pearwood cabinetry finishes throughout. Apt 4/5C has both south and west facing exposures with open city skylines and peaks of Central Park. Outfitted with a full size separate laundry room, ample walk-in closets, and additional storage areas, the duplex has all the space you need and more. Built in 1910, the Condominium has a part-time super, secure virtual doorman service, and a managing agent. The world-class location is on a tree lined Central Park block, close to Museum Mile, Fifth Avenue Shopping, and Madison Avenue Dining. Pet-friendly. Some images are virtually staged. Contact us to arrange a private showing. CC:$2,115 R.E. Taxes$2,535

Features & Amenities

Appliances

Dryer Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Building null
Total Units 13
Stories 6
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Common Charges $2,115/mo
RE Taxes $30,420/yr ($2,535/mo)
Original Price $3,550,000
Sale Price $3,450,000
Previous Price $3,550,000

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

309

Median Asking Price

$1.38M

Median $/Sqft

$1,480

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

6

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.44M

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3 E 78TH Street #4/5C, Upper East Side, New York County • Near FIFTH/MAD

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10834617
First Listed: 10/14/2021
Price Changed: 3/1/2022
Closed: 3/21/2023
Contract Date: 10/14/2021

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Stimolo Lo

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