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SOLD FOR $5,600,000

Listed at $5,950,000 · Sold 5.9% below asking · Closed March 8, 2024

$5,950,000

$1,857 per sq ft

233 E 78th Street

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10939298

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Sothebys International Realty

3

Bedrooms

4.5

Baths

3,204

Sq. Ft.

1865

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 4 full, 1 half
Living Area 3,204 sq ft
Lot Size 1,413 sq ft
Year Built 1865
Ownership None
Property Taxes $58,356/yr
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Outdoor Space: Building Terrace, Terrace
  • Fireplace: 1 fireplace

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Ownership None
Total Rooms 8
Baths 3 Full, 1 Half
Exposure North,South
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Year Built 1865
Living Area 3,204 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Structure Type Townhouse
Furnished Unfurnished
Lot Size 1,413 sq ft
Parcel # 1433-0013
Block/Lot 01433/0013

Description

Experience the grandeur of 233 East 78th Street, a meticulously renovated, triple mint townhome. This property offers approximately 3,200 +/- square feet of luxury interior living, easily accessible with newly installed elevator and complemented by 680 +/- square feet of landscaped outdoor space. With all the modern-day conveniences at the forefront, this home is truly turnkey and ready for its new owner. Notable upgrades: - New roof - New plumbing and electrical systems - Custom Cabinetry throughout - Elevator accessing the entire home - Radiant heated floors in most rooms - Automated leak detection system - 9 zone HVAC and Humidification system - Sonos Sound system on floors 1 and 2, with ability to extend - Control4 Lutron Home Automation - Self-Irrigating backyard, entryway, and terrace - WiFi extenders, including the backyard - Heated Entryway forcourt for ultimate convenience in the winter Enter through your private gated entryway into the main level of the home. The well lit and inviting see-through foyer is enhanced by a spacious coat closet and mud room. The chef’s kitchen has been designed for efficiency and comfort with only the highest end appliances and amenities. At the back of the kitchen, you can exit through accordion glass, floor to ceiling doors into the peaceful 460 +/- sqft outdoor garden, irrigated, lit and completed with a serene waterfall. Main level features include: - Custom cabinetry throughout - Miele appliances- stove, 2 dishwashers, 2 ovens, 2 sinks, refrigerator, dual wine fridge and microwave - Bi-fold Adler glass doors As you move upstairs, you discover the beautifully renovated stairwell, bathed in natural light from the custom skylight at the heart of the home. This feature continues to shine after sundown, transitioning from natural to powered ambient lights to maintain its aesthetic brilliance. On the second level, you are welcomed by a TV room/seating area that overlooks 78th Street. Adjacent to this is a formal living room adorned with a gas fireplace which opens to a 220 +/- square feet terrace, creating a perfect balance of indoor-outdoor living. The almost 10’ ceilings in these rooms provide an ideal showcase for your art collection. Second Floor features include: - Gas fireplace - Bar - TV Room equipped with Sonos The upper two floors boast floor through en suites, each accompanied by designated home offices that can be easily transformed into additional bedrooms, sitting rooms or oversized closets. Both suites offer individual climate controls, as well as electric blackout shades. The basement houses an extremely clean and well-maintained mechanical room along with a quiet study, laundry room and gym area.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Den Entrance Foyer Eat In Kitchen Elevator Storage Common Area Laundry Room In Unit Fireplace (1)

Exterior Features

Building Garden Garden Building Terrace Terrace

Appliances

Dishwasher

Building Information

Total Units 1
Stories 3
Structure Townhouse
Style Prewar

Financial Details

RE Taxes $58,356/yr ($4,863/mo)
Sale Price $5,600,000

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

322

Median Asking Price

$1.32M

Median $/Sqft

$1,472

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

12

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

37

Median Sale Price

$1.40M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/27/26, 4:16 AM EST

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233 E 78th Street, Upper East Side, New York County

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MLS® ID: RLS10939298
First Listed: 9/26/2023
On Market: 9/26/2023
Price Changed: 9/26/2023
Closed: 3/8/2024
Contract Date: 9/26/2023

Listing Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty - Jeremy Stein

Listing Contact: (917) 854-4411

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