159 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075
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OFF MARKET

159 E 78th St
New York, NY 10075

Upper East Side
  • 4 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 2,052 sqft

$7,384,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $42,990/mo*
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$7,384,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $42,990/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,052 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$7.38M
Since last month
Decreased$144K (-1.9%)
Since last year
Increased$286K (+4%)
Since last sale
Increased$159K (+2.2%)
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 +70% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$7.38M
July 2026$7.53M
June 2026$7.6M
May 2026$7.37M
April 2026$7.28M
March 2026$7.31M
February 2026$7.12M
January 2026$7.09M
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.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
156 E 78th St, New York, NY
0.03
Single-Family Home
$10,500,000
12/26/25
5
7.5
5,881
22 E 78th St, New York, NY
0.25
Single-Family Home
$10,450,000
01/06/26
4
5
5,500
308 E 81st St, New York, NY
0.27
Single-Family Home
$5,200,000
09/12/25
4
6
5,100
251 E 71st St, New York, NY
0.39
Single-Family Home
$4,990,000
05/29/26
4
5
4,736
164 E 71st St, New York, NY
0.39
Single-Family Home
$6,200,000
08/03/26
5
4.5
4,520
307 E 87th St, New York, NY
0.52
Single-Family Home
$5,365,000
03/02/26
4
2.5
3,400
10 E 64th St, New York, NY
0.78
Single-Family Home
$14,000,000
02/27/26
5
5.5
8,725
61 E 80th St, New York, NY
0.20
Single-Family Home
$18,150,000
02/05/26
4
5
9,000
148 E End Ave #1, New York, NY
0.74
Single-Family Home
$7,100,000
12/11/25
5
5
3,072
178 E 73rd St, New York, NY
0.28
Single-Family Home
$9,950,000
04/29/26
6
5.5
6,750

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
150 E 78th St #10B, New York, NY 10075
0.03
$6,950,000
3
3.5
2,190
Recently Sold
166 E 78th St #5A, New York, NY 10075
0.03
$595,000
1
1
-
Recently Sold
157 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075
0.00
$7,120,400
4
4.5
3,139
Off Market
169 E 78th St #2D, New York, NY 10075
0.02
$1,852,100
2
2
1,100
Off Market
169 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075
0.02
$1,644,500
2
2
1,475
Off Market
169 E 78th St #5D, New York, NY 10075
0.02
$1,550,000
2
1
-
Recently Sold
170 E 78th St #RES, New York, NY 10075
0.04
$1,250,000
2
2
-
Recently Sold
170 E 78th St #8E, New York, NY 10075
0.04
-
2
2
-
Off Market
170 E 78th St #7E, New York, NY 10075
0.04
-
2
2
1,450
Off Market
170 E 78th St #10E, New York, NY 10075
0.04
-
1
1
-
Off Market
170 E 78th St #5EF, New York, NY 10075
0.04
$3,125,600
3
2
2,450
Off Market
170 E 78th St #2A-3B, New York, NY 10075
0.04
$2,553,000
2
2
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1899
Living Area
2,052 sqft
Price/Sqft
$3,599

About this House

History:

In 1861 a row of eleven brick houses was built on the north side of East 78th Street at numbers 157-177 between Lexington and Third avenues. Today five of these landmark houses remain including Number 159. To read the history of this house is to engage in a fascinating study not only of the building itself but of a tumultuous New York City. Storm clouds of the Civil War had gathered and war broke out affecting both the city and its residential development. Masses of soldiers now populated the city and an ever-expanding growth to the upper east side had begun. Just two years earlier, a few blocks west of the house, the city had purchased an extensive parcel of land and transformed it into the green oasis of Central Park as splendidly envisioned by Olmsted and Vaux.

The Property:

Today, one enters 159 at street level into an entrance hall complete with powder room and coat closet. The eye is immediately drawn to the distant view of the house's private garden. This floor also consists of a large eat-in-kitchen and a formal dining room with a wood burning fireplace that is now used as a combined dining and sitting room. Large picture windows with a sliding glass door overlook the beautifully landscaped and tranquil garden. Up the staircase one flight is the expansive double parlor floor with its impressive 10'8" ceilings and two wood burning fireplaces. There are three full length French doors facing both north and south allowing for lovely light and tree top views. The house was originally built with steps leading to the second floor. That stoop became unfashionable with the passage of time and later removed. A remnant of the original stoop is found at the foot of the southeastern French door on this floor. The living quarters of the house begin on the third floor with a beautiful bedroom (now set up as a home office) facing south with the fourth wood burning fireplace and ensuite bath. Overlooking the garden on the northern end are two side by side bedrooms that share a hall bath. The fourth and top floor is a private sanctuary consisting of a light filled primary bedroom suite that opens onto a south facing terrace with open city views. There is also an ensuite bath and an adjacent large dressing room. The renovation of the house has been well maintained and includes two zone central air-conditioning. The living area of the house consists of +/-3240sf. The house also has a finished basement of approximately 900sf that includes an exercise room, bonus room with ensuite bath, laundry room, mechanical room, and abundant storage. There are an additional 900 square feet of exterior spaces including the garden and the terrace.

*Approximate Gross Square Footage
- Interior: 3240
- Exterior: 900
- Basement: 900

*Approximate Ceiling Height
- Basement: 8'-5"
- Garden Floor: 7'-3"
- Parlor Floor: 10'-8"
- 3rd Floor: 9'-4"
- 4th Floor: 8'-4"
159 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075 is a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 2,052 sqft single-family home in Upper East Side, built in 1899. It last sold for $7,225,000 on Dec 17, 2019. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2014 with an asking price of $2,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 1, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $7,384,200, with a rent estimate of $30,870/month.

Home Details for 159 E 78th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Master Bath
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1899
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1839 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 3, 2023
Source: StreetEasy
ListingRemoved
Mar 6, 2023
Source: StreetEasy
Pending
$7,100,000
Sep 2, 2022
Source: StreetEasy
PriceChange
$7,100,000
Price decreased by 3%
Jun 24, 2022
Source: StreetEasy
PriceChange
$7,300,000
Price decreased by 3%
Apr 25, 2022
Source: StreetEasy
PriceChange
$7,500,000
Price decreased by 1%

Market trends in Upper East Side

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.32M
$88.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.2%
Price per sq ft
$1.31K
$13MoM
Available listings
1016
161MoM

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What Locals Say about Upper East Side

At least 1480 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 93 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 84 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say it's quiet

  • 30 % Say parking is easy

  • 24 % Say there are community events

  • 18 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 16 % Say car is needed

  • 15 % Say there's wildlife

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    "I take the subway to Hudson yards. I need to switch subway stops once in Times Square. Sometimes the train is delayed a bit. "
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    "I see people walking their dogs all the time. You can walk to Central Park or Carl Schurz Park along the East River and adjacent to Gracie Mansion."
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    "A lot of bars and restaurants, grocery and gym. there’s a lot of shopping stores,there’s a lot of buses and trains that you take and it’s very near in Manhattan. It’s a safe place to walk around even if it’s at night. "
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Frequently asked questions about 159 E 78th St

  • What is 159 E 78th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 159 E 78th St in New York, NY is $7,384,200.
  • What is the price history for 159 E 78th St?
    159 E 78th St in New York, NY last sold for $7,225,000 in December 2019.
  • Is New York a buyer's or seller's market?
    New York is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in New York?
    The median sale price in New York is $1.32M. That is up $88.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 159 E 78th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 159 E 78th St in New York, NY has air conditioning.
  • Does 159 E 78th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 159 E 78th St in New York, NY has in-unit laundry.

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