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108 East 78th Street
Townhouse in Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St., Listed on Apr 29, 2024 (335 days on market)
108 East 78th Street
$9,850,000
+11.3%
($1,791 / ft2)
| 4 beds, 4.5 baths | ~5,500 ft2
Townhouse in Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St., Listed on Apr 29, 2024 (335 days on market)
This turn-of-the-century four-story townhouse exudes the charm, elegance, and grandeur of its vintage. The house is approximately 5,500 square feet, 18 feet wide and built 60 feet deep, with an enchanting South-facing garden. Ceiling heights on the parlor floor are almost 13 feet, over 11 feet on the third floor and over 10 feet on the fourth floor.
Many of the rooms retain 19th Century beaux-arts details and the scale of the rooms give a sense of mansion-like proportions.
The house is located on one of the most prized townhouse blocks on the Upper East Side and is bathed in light. Available for the first time in decades, this house represents incredible value and opportunity and awaits the vision and personal touch of its next owner.
Many of the rooms retain 19th Century beaux-arts details and the scale of the rooms give a sense of mansion-like proportions.
The house is located on one of the most prized townhouse blocks on the Upper East Side and is bathed in light. Available for the first time in decades, this house represents incredible value and opportunity and awaits the vision and personal touch of its next owner.
Highlights
- Elegant Design: Turn-of-the-century townhouse with 19th Century beaux-arts details, exuding charm and grandeur.
- Impressive Ceiling Heights: Ceiling heights of almost 13 feet on the parlor floor, enhancing the sense of space and light.
- South-Facing Garden: Enchanting garden that provides a serene outdoor retreat in the heart of the Upper East Side.
- Prime Location: Situated on a coveted townhouse block in the prestigious Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. neighborhood.
- Spacious Living: Approx. 5,500 square feet of luxurious living space, offering mansion-like proportions.
- Exclusive Opportunity: Available for the first time in decades, this property awaits the vision of its next discerning owner.
Key Features
- High Ceilings
- Needs Work
- Outdoor Space
- Light & Bright
- Pre-war
- Townhouse
- In-unit Laundry
Monthly Real Estate Taxes &
Estimated Mortgage
Monthly Real Estate Taxes
$6,177
$1.12 /ft² /mo
Estimated Mortgage
$51,372
Note: the above is only an estimate and is based on a down payment
of 20% ($1,970,000) and a 30 year fixed mortgage at 6.8%.
Total Estimated
Monthly Cost
Monthly Cost
$57,549
$10.46 /ft² /mo
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Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,UG - Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
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Grades: 9,10,11,12 - All Souls School
Grades: PK,KG - The Hewitt School
Grades: KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Townhouse History
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Aug 13, 2024
Price increase by 11% to $9,850,000
Aug 13, 2024
Price increase by 11% to $9,850,000
Apr 29, 2024
Listed for $8,850,000 ($1,609 per ft2) by David Adler, The Corcoran Group
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