22 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075
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SOLD
JAN 6, 2026

$11,261,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 5,500 sqft

22 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075

Upper East Side
Est. Refi. Payment $68,459/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 6, 2026 for $10,450,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$11.3M
Since last month
Decreased$271K (-2.3%)
Since last year
Decreased$1M (-9.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$812K (+7.8%)
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 decreased by -12% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$11.26M
August 2026$11.53M
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
0.25
Single-Family Home
$10,500,000
12/26/25
5
7.5
5,881
10 E 64th St, New York, NY
0.70
Single-Family Home
$14,000,000
02/27/26
5
5.5
8,725
61 E 80th St, New York, NY
0.16
Single-Family Home
$18,150,000
02/05/26
4
5
9,000
178 E 73rd St, New York, NY
0.37
Single-Family Home
$9,950,000
04/29/26
6
5.5
6,750
48 E 81st St, New York, NY
0.18
Single-Family Home
$16,750,000
11/05/25
6
8
7,400
48 E 81st St #TOWNHOUSE, New York, NY
0.18
Single-Family Home
$16,750,000
10/29/25
6
8
7,400
49 E 80th St, New York, NY
0.15
Single-Family Home
$14,995,000
06/08/26
7
6.5
9,193
164 E 71st St, New York, NY
0.45
Single-Family Home
$6,200,000
08/03/26
5
4.5
4,520
251 E 71st St, New York, NY
0.53
Single-Family Home
$4,990,000
05/29/26
4
5
4,736

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
7 E 78th St #1, New York, NY 10075
0.03
$1,556,500
1
2
1,500
Off Market
5 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075
0.04
$12,759,400
7
-
-
Off Market
3 E 78th St #PENTHOUSE, New York, NY 10075
0.04
$4,193,700
2
2.5
1,650
Off Market
4 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075
0.06
$68,000,000
6
9
19,050
For Sale
2 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075
0.04
$6,045,800
3
1.5
2,500
Off Market
40 E 78th St #7A, New York, NY 10075
0.04
$1,150,000
Studio
1
709
For Sale
40 E 78th St #6B, New York, NY 10075
0.04
$2,398,000
2
2
1,208
For Sale
40 E 78th St #10B, New York, NY 10075
0.04
$2,550,000
2
2
1,250
For Sale
40 E 78th St #8C, New York, NY 10075
0.04
$1,784,700
2
2
1,230
Off Market
40 E 78th St #15D, New York, NY 10075
0.04
$3,950,000
3
2
1,577
Recently Sold
40 E 78th St #5E, New York, NY 10075
0.04
$2,995,000
2
2
1,300
Recently Sold
40 E 78th St #4F, New York, NY 10075
0.04
$2,604,800
3
2
-
Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1910
5,500 sqft
$1,900/sqft

About this House

This pristine elegant five-story townhouse is ideally located between Fifth and Madison Avenue on one of the finest streets in New York City Gold Coast.

The house features a grand reception room with wood burning fireplace, opening to a double height gallery with 22 feet ceilings, appointed with hand painted wood flooring and beautiful custom built-in closets. On the same floor there is a grand library with wood burning fireplace and custom book shelves. One floor up is the impressive 34 feet double living room perfect for entertaining. The entire 3rd floor is the luxurious primary suite with a huge dressing room. On the 4th floor are two generous sized bedrooms with a south facing terrace overlooking the tree tops. On the ground floor are a beautiful paneled mirrored formal dining room, a chef's kitchen equipped with Sub-Zero refrigerator, two Miele dishwashers and Viking range, also a intimate breakfast room. In the back is an elegant lushly landscaped garden. There are an exercise room and staff quarters with full bathroom in the basement. Overall the house allows 4 or 5 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms.

Built in 1871, this house has been meticulously maintained and renovated for functionality and style. Oversized windows throughout offer excellent natural light. Five fireplaces in total. The electric and plumbing systems are recently updated. Central AC and home management system complete this wonderful home.

The most prestigious location in New York is just one block from Central Park, surrounded by the finest restaurants and bars such as Sant Ambroeus and the famed Bemelmans at Carlyle hotel, unlimited shopping options on Madison Avenue. A short walk to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and some world renowned galleries.
22 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075 is a 4 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 5,500 sqft single-family home in Upper East Side, built in 1910. It last sold for $10,450,000 on Jan 6, 2026. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2021 with an asking price of $35,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 9, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $11,261,500.

Home Details for 22 E 78th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 5Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 12
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Garden
Parking & Garage
Parking: None

Price & Status

Price
Price Per Sqft: $1,900/sqft

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1549 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 6, 2026
Source: N/A
Sold
$10,450,000
Dec 2, 2025
Source: StreetEasy #S1632888
Contingent
$10,999,000
Nov 7, 2024
Source: StreetEasy #S1632888
PriceChange
$10,999,000
Price decreased by 8%
Oct 28, 2024
Source: StreetEasy #S1632888
Listed For Sale
$12,000,000
Nov 10, 2023
Source: StreetEasy
ListingRemoved

Market trends in Upper East Side

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.39M
$67.08KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
Price per sq ft
$1.32K
$8MoM
Available listings
859
159MoM

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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 22 E 78th St

  • What is 22 E 78th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 22 E 78th St in New York, NY is $11,261,500.
  • What is the price history for 22 E 78th St?
    22 E 78th St in New York, NY last sold for $10,450,000 in January 2026.
  • 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 $1.39M. That is up $67.08K from the prior month.
  • Does 22 E 78th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 22 E 78th St in New York, NY has air conditioning.
  • Does 22 E 78th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 22 E 78th St in New York, NY has in-unit laundry.

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