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· Closed August 8, 2024

559 78TH Street
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559 78TH Street

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10956909

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC

4

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

N/A

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Lot Size 2,000 sq ft
Year Built N/A
Ownership None
Property Taxes $8,532/yr
Neighborhood Bay Ridge
Floor 1 of 1

Property Highlights

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Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Ownership None
Total Rooms 7
Baths 2 Full
Floor 1 of 1
View Other
Pets Yes
Structure Type Townhouse
Basement Other
Lot Size 2,000 sq ft
Parcel # 05962-0062
Block/Lot 05962/0062

Description

Located on one of Bay Ridge's beautiful tree-lined blocks, this townhouse boasts an array of original details, meticulously preserved, along with updated amenities. The south-facing entrance features a sunroom, open the inner solid oak door and step into the full foyer with built-in boot box at the foot of the original oak staircase. The parquet floor with inlay runs throughout the parlor floor. The generously proportioned parlor is bathed in sunlight with original picture moldings and pier mirror. From there you pass through to the formal dining room with its coffered ceiling, built-in cabinets featuring stunning original stained-glass doors. This room is drenched in morning light with a door leading to an outdoor porch and garden. The pass-through galley kitchen leads to a full eat-in extension with bay window that floods the space with morning light, perfect for your morning coffee and informal dinners. The second floor includes four bedrooms, nine-foot ceilings and full bath with skylight. Lower level is finished with a bath, storage and its own entrance. Located 3 blocks to the R train and all the amenities this amazing Bay Ridge neighborhood offers.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Smoke Free Building Other

Building Amenities

Green Building

Building Information

Total Units 1
Stories 1
Structure Townhouse

Financial Details

RE Taxes $8,532/yr ($711/mo)
Sale Price $1,295,000

Bay 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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Active Listings

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

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559 78TH Street, Bay Ridge, Kings County

MLS® ID: RLS10956909
First Listed: 3/8/2024
On Market: 3/8/2024
Closed: 8/8/2024
Contract Date: 3/8/2024

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC - Bernadette Mitchell

Listing Contact: (718) 613-2848

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