53 78th Street
MLS® #RLS10885097
Listing by Compass
3
Bedrooms
2
Baths
1,408
Sq. Ft.
1925
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1925)
Property Details
Description
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.
Building Information
About Bay Ridge
View All Bay Ridge ListingsBay Ridge is a historic neighborhood in Southwest Brooklyn, known for its stunning views of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and the New York Harbor. The area offers a vibrant lifestyle with the bustling commercial corridors of 3rd and 5th Avenues. The real estate market is a sophisticated blend of grand historic row houses, elegant pre-war cooperatives, and modern condominiums, all within a neighborhood famous for its parks and waterfront promenade.
Bay Ridge Live Market Data
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29
Median Asking Price
$875K
Median $/Sqft
$548
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
1
Price Reduced
38%
Sold (30 Days)
6
Median Sale Price
$488K
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/23/26, 6:07 PM EST
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Location
53 78th Street, Bay Ridge, Kings County • Near Narrows Avenue/Colonial Road
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