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$1,449,000
45 78th St
Brooklyn, NY, 11209
View more Brooklyn, NY property pages3Beds
2Baths
1,408Sqft
$1029$/sqft
Listing Notes
This charming semi-detached single-family home in the heart of Bay Ridge offers comfort and convenience. Located on a tree-lined street, it features original hardwood floors and windows throughout, providing plenty of natural light. The home opens into an enclosed porch, formal living room, formal dining room, and eat-in kitchen. Stairs lead down to a fully finished basement with a full bathroom and yard access, perfect for a home office or recreation room. The second floor has a full bathroom and three bedrooms, each with a closet and windows. The attic offers additional storage space, accessed via pull-down steps. A shared driveway and a one-car garage ensure parking is never an issue. The backyard is ideal for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing. Local and express buses, subway, and ferry services are nearby, enhancing your transportation options. Bay Ridge's Third and Fifth Avenue business districts are close by, offering great dining and shopping. Nearby public spaces like Shore Road Park, Narrows Botanical Garden, Owls Head Park, and Shore Road Promenade provide various activities right in the neighborhood.
Market Insights
Above nearby median+83%
$1029/sqft vs a nearby median of $562/sqft.
Nearby median$562/sqft
Nearby properties8
Property size1,408 sqft
- +83% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 1,408 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Yardstick fair value$740k$673k – $807k · 50% confidence
vs ask $1.45M+$709k (+48.9%)
Asking price is about 48.9% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
$562/sqft median across 8 tight comps × 1,408 sqft= $791k
- Days-on-market gravity−$24k −3.0%
- Visible condition issues−$24k −3.0%
- Pre-war character+$20k +2.5%
- Transit access−$12k −1.5%
- Sparse street life−$12k −1.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments−$51k−6.5%
Property Read
The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 684 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Jun 28, 2024
- Photos
- 13 photos
- Property type
- single family
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Feb 12, 2025 · $1,375,000
Features & Amenities
BasementGarage 1 Or MoreGroundscareShopping
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1925
- Stories
- 2
- Total units
- 1
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 1,408 sqft
- Lot size
- 2,296 sqft
- Land use
- One and two family buildings
- Building class
- A9
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
May 4, 2026Initial record
$1,449,000for sale
Public Records
DOB violations0 open
0 total recorded against the building
HPD violations0 open
0 total recorded
ACRIS documents29
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
311 calls (12 mo)31,931
Top: illegal parking
Top complaint types in ZIP 11209
- Illegal Parking10,491
- HEAT/HOT WATER3,297
- Blocked Driveway2,015
- Noise - Residential1,876
- Street Condition776
Recent Transfers (ACRIS)
- Feb 12, 2025DEED$1,375,000
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.