1278 E 70th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
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FOR SALE

$1,378,000

Original price: $1,420,000
  • 8 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 3,784 sqft

1278 E 70th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Bergen Beach
Est. Mortgage $7,805/mo*
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Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Yes
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$364
Listed
53 days ago

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Excellent opportunity for investors . over sized property, 31x150, home size is a massive - 22 x 60. This is a spacious semi-detached brick multi family home in a wonderful location. The top floor apartment is a large 3 bedroom duplex apartment with 2 bathrooms. The middle floor apartment is a 5 bedroom duplex with 3 bathrooms and 2 kitchens and a lower level, separate side entrance, perfect as a guest suite. A fully finished vacant basement with a separate entrance, 2 multi purpose rooms, a bathroom & a summer kitchen. This home also has additional living space, a recreation room and ample storage. all apartments are move in condition with wood floors, nice kitchens & bathrooms with a comfortable floor plan. Enjoy private balconies on each residential level, parking for 5 vehicles, and a very large backyard. Conveniently located just minutes from the Georgetown Shopping Center, transportation, great schools, parks and so much more. This property offers endless potential in a highly desirable neighborhood. DONT MISS OUT!
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Property Website
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listing by: Talk of the Town Realty, (917) 776-5501
Keren Shalmoni
Arlene Peldman
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1836818
Also Listed on BNYMLS.

Home Details for 1278 E 70th St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 17
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 8Number of Bathrooms: 7Number of Bathrooms (full): 5Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3784 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
No Cooling
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: OtherExterior: Balcony, GardenGarden
Parking & Garage
Has a GarageParking: Garage

Days on Market

Days on Market: 53

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1975
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,378,000Price Per Sqft: $364

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: Bergen Beach

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: S1836818

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3784 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Resale

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: S1836818Listing Url

Additional Information

STREETEASY Property ID: 24215386STREETEASY Building ID: 306592

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Bergen Beach
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What Locals Say about Bergen Beach

At least 144 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 78 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 75 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 73 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 70 % Say parking is easy

  • 65 % Say it's quiet

  • 62 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 59 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 41 % Say there are community events

  • 39 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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    "Halloween is huge event around the neighborhood "
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  • Saimamanzoor79
    "My neighborhood is very nice and friendly . They are very welcoming people and they are very polite people . "
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  • Jemten23
    "It’s not unique. It was a great neighborhood before but there are nosey neighbors who play loud music everyday. It’s not a good place to live. "
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  • Taxlawagent
    "Great shopping center conveniently located in Georgetown. Great schools and parks in the area as well. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood in the past. It's a very quiet neighborhood and neighborly, people say good morning , good afternoon and good night. I would love to go back and become a neighbor again."
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  • Trulia User
    "It is horrible you need a car here. Trains are far away from everything. It’s like the middle of nowhere."
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  • Trulia User
    "There are no events that I know that make the neighborhood special. There is a big park that you could have parties in. "
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  • Stephanie S.
    "We have block parties, and summer festival by St. Bernard's. Great schools in the area and very neighborly. "
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  • Emviesta
    "Very friendly and really nice. Well kept and great neighbors. Would highly recommend this neighborhood for families. "
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  • David.spezio
    "Starbucks five guys dunkin dounuts landys and panino rustico gourmet grill Shopping center all the restaurants "
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  • Fahmida A.
    "Living at this place from last 4 years.I love the environment here.Groceries,drugstores,restaurants,malls,schools,playground are nearby here.Only problem is there is no nearby train route here.This area is clean and in summer time this is fully green by big sidewalk trees."
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  • Camille J.
    "I am just moving into this neighborhood in the spring/summer of 2020. It's an incredible and safe neighborhood. Love the Bergen Apartments/my future apartment here!"
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  • SubCPA
    "Beautiful walking area for everyone and their dogs. Lovely park nearby and water area. Highly recommended for families and couples."
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  • Robert C.
    "It’s not that great.... wish trains were closer... Bus is fine just still to far from the train. ........ "
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  • Gcharlesjr
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for about 10 years now and everyone is super nice and friendly. Very quiet. Perfect place to raise a family."
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  • Michael.vitulli
    "It is important to know that Bergen Beach is a safe, clean neighborhood. It is a great place to raise a family."
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  • Msands
    "Safe area for kids. A lot of children in this area. Nice parks and you can easily walk to fairway and Starbucks "
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  • Michael.vitulli
    "We have our little Madonna Del Carmine feast in the summer time. We have blockparties on different blocks in the summer time."
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  • Michael.vitulli
    "They would like the cleanliness and the wholesomeness of the neighborhood. They would also like the fact that there are many dog owners in Bergen Beach."
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  • Njbe19
    "The neighborhood is very diverse. Everyone is welcomed. It’s pretty cool to have a shopping center in the neighborhood, with pretty good stores. "
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  • Rachel S.
    "It is a quiet, safe and nice area of Brooklyn to live in. The schools in the area are good and it is a well kept neighborhood."
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  • David.spezio
    "Dog walkers need to pick up there dog doo off the floor it’s disgusting and disgraceful. That’s how good neighborliness is done"
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  • Mike B.
    "There are no trains nearby. You must take a bus to the train. Depending where in the area you live, the walk to the bus could be up to a quarter mile. "
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  • Jessica V.
    "There are many dog owners, all super friendly. Everyone takes their dogs to the corner by the baseball fields for meet ups and playtime."
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  • Christrin115
    "Good schools & quiet safe area for kids to play outside. Friendly neighborhood & easy to walk to stores & transportation. "
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  • Susanne H.
    "There is a 10-15 minute walk to the buses and train stations are no where near. I am not within walking distance of the groceries and shops and laundromat. You need your own car. "
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  • Lmechta
    "only bus options is available,if you need a subway you need to use two buses. Otherwise area is good"
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  • Joeann R.
    "Almost everyone owns and walks a dog. Extremely dog friendly neighborhood. Everyone cleans after their dogs as well. "
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Market trends in New York

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$794K
$26.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.0%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$679
$26MoM
Available listings
17724
933MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.36M
Since last month
Decreased$52K (-3.7%)
Since last year
Increased$42K (+3.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$64K (+4.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +115% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.36M
July 2026$1.41M
June 2026$1.42M
May 2026$1.32M
March 2026$1.32M
February 2026$1.34M
January 2026$1.35M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1229 E 66th St, Brooklyn, NY
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05/01/26
8
4.5
3,248
6633 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY
0.13
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$1,375,000
08/06/26
8
5
3,291
1241 E 69th St #1, Brooklyn, NY
0.07
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$1,375,000
07/14/26
7
6
2,988
1204 E 72nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.13
Multi-Family Home
$870,000
05/08/26
10
6
4,443
1362 E 70th St #2, Brooklyn, NY
0.13
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$1,060,000
02/12/26
6
4.5
2,652
1451 E 68th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.25
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$1,250,000
12/02/25
6
4
3,741
7534 Avenue T, Brooklyn, NY
0.41
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$1,230,000
08/20/26
7
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3,076

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1272 E 70th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.01
$1,570,300
7
6
4,200
Off Market
1262 E 70th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.03
$950,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
1310 E 70th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.04
$1,199,600
5
4.5
2,720
Off Market
1321 E 69th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.07
$1,300,000
Studio
4.5
-
Recently Sold
1250 E 69th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.08
$1,199,000
8
4
3,562
For Sale
1314 E 69th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.09
$943,000
3
2.5
1,836
Recently Sold
1241 E 69th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.07
$1,400,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
1241 E 69th St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.07
$1,375,000
7
6
2,988
Recently Sold
1269 E 70th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.04
$1,379,000
7
5.5
3,448
For Sale
1331 E 69th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.08
$1,146,900
5
4.5
-
Off Market
7 Georgetown Ln, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.10
-
3
2.5
2,455
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 16, 2026
Source: BNYMLS #502826
PriceChange
$1,378,000
Price decreased by 3%
Aug 10, 2026
Source: BNYMLS #502826
PriceChange
$1,420,000
Price decreased by 3%
Jul 6, 2026
Source: BNYMLS #502826
PriceChange
$1,459,000
Price increased by 4%
Jun 25, 2026
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1018287
PriceChange
$1,400,000
Price increased by 0%
Oct 25, 2024
Source: BNYMLS #486828
PriceChange
$1,399,000
Price decreased by 3%

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Keren Shalmoni, Talk of the Town Realty, (917) 776-5501

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Frequently asked questions about 1278 E 70th St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1278 E 70th St?
    Based on a $1,378,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1278 E 70th St in Brooklyn, NY is approximately $7,943 (about $7,041 principal & interest, $827 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1278 E 70th St compare to homes in Brooklyn?
    1278 E 70th St in Brooklyn, NY is listed at $1,378,000, about 74% above the $794K median sale price in Brooklyn.
  • What do residents say about the Bergen Beach neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Bergen Beach neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to grocery stores. See homes for sale in Bergen Beach, Brooklyn.
  • What are the closest schools to 1278 E 70th St?
    The closest schools to 1278 E 70th St in Brooklyn, NY are James Madison High School (rated 4/10), Jhs 78 Roy H Mann (Middle, rated 6/10), Ps 312 Bergen Beach (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 7/10).
1278 E 70th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234 is a 8 bedroom, 7 bathroom, 3,784 sqft multi-family built in 1975. 1278 E 70th St is located in Bergen Beach, Brooklyn. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by StreetEasy on Jul 6, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# S1836818.