2249 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11214
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UNDER CONTRACT

$1,450,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,547 sqft

2249 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Gravesend
Est. Mortgage $8,616/mo*
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Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1940
$569/sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

What's unique:Three-story two-family brick homeCarport spaceOpen versatile layoutBuilt-in garage
Welcome to this exceptional three-story, two-family brick home located in the heart of Bensonhurst. Designed for both comfortable living and excellent investment potential. Built-in garage, carport space is an outstanding convenience. First level, Features an open, versatile layout with a full bathroom and direct access to the private backyard — perfect for recreation, entertaining, or additional space Second & Third Floors: Each floor offers a layout including: 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, Bright living room, Open kitchen with dining area combination. Ideal for multi-generational living or rental income opportunities. Close to supermarkets, shopping areas, child / adult daycare centers, local restaurants, and Seth Low Park for outdoor enjoyment. Excellent public transportation services to: Subway line (D, N, F), Bus lines: B6, B82, B4. This home combines space, convenience, and income potential in one of Brooklyn’s most desirable neighborhoods. A must-see opportunity for homeowners and investor alike.
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Last check for updates: about 22 hours ago
Listing by: Tiger Realty, (347) 320-2569
Emily Hui Chen-Liang
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1815529
Also Listed on BNYMLS.

Home Details for 2249 78th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2547 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
No Cooling
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
View
No View

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
No Garage

Days on Market

Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,450,000Price Per Sqft: $569

Active Status

MLS Status: In Contract

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: Gravesend

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: S1815529

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2547 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Resale

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: S1815529Zillow Contingency Status: Under ContractListing Url

Additional Information

STREETEASY Property ID: 24472897STREETEASY Building ID: 6307132

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Gravesend
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What Locals Say about Gravesend

At least 969 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 76 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 73 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 72 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 54 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 46 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say car is needed

  • 43 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 35 % Say parking is easy

  • 29 % Say there are community events

  • 27 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Carma Burgos
    "It’s a working class neighborhood, so we don’t have tons of events, but people take pride in the area and take care of the community around them. I’m privileged to call it home. "
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  • Elvia flores
    "There are a lot of dog owners and they seem to enjoy all the grass in the area I see them walking there dogs or training them there’s a large yard with concrete floor that’s fenced so they can run around also again a lot of grass where I see dogs running around either playing fetch or chasing squirrels "
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  • Elvia flores
    "Always watch your children never let your children out of sight don’t let you children stay out pass eight pm "
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    "Great neighborhood .. safe .. lots of stores .. trains and buses .. kids on almost every block.. great schools.. "
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    "It’s not unique at all!! It’s dirty, unsafe, too far from the city I’m not recommended for a family. "
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    "The neighborhood is very quiet and safe, the rents are cheap, there is easy access or transportation, there are buses, the train lines don't run well, in general, the people are very calm, it is a family environment."
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  • Trulia User
    "there are dog fences everywhere, the dog owners here are absolutely trash. they do not pick up after their dogs. if you buy a house here, just know they will let their dogs poop in front of your house and not pick it up. very common "
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    "very relaxing and safe. I see lots of people enjoying walking by the ocean... running, walking with dogs. I see also new development coming big way to the community. For the next 20 years that's the place I would love to live. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Convenient and close to many transportation and shopping area . Neighborhood is friendly . shopping is close by"
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    "It’s really peaceful here and it feels pretty safe. People are friendly and I see a lot of kids around "
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  • Trulia User
    "Good park.trains and buses nearby.but for if you are living in apartment.It’s very hard to find parking."
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  • Trulia User
    "Good outdoor spaces, near the beach, a long pier along the river to walk on, which extends past the Verrazano Bridge, New shopping area and amusement parks. Less that diverse or interesting food scene, bland, bland, bland. Although the bakeries are pretty good. "
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    "It’s a quiet neighborhood with easy access to public transportation to Coney Island or NYC. The only downside is parking is very difficult in this area. "
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    "One special thing I’ll do in my neighborhood is to keep it calm and quiet to help environment clean "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in sheepshead bay for about 2 years now it’s lovely and features decent access to subway travel and great airy areas. People are nice in the area and Coney Island hospital is nearby too"
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  • Trulia User
    "amazing place with 24/7 public transportation and safest neighborhood in the town 😀 I think it would be the best place in Brooklyn very soon 😀 "
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    "I don’t know much about this area because visiting sometimes, but it looks like a save and a nice area to live in. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Close to the ocean. Easily accessible by public transport. Diverse dining and recreation options. Many vintage buildings. Great photo opportunities. Library has helpful staff. Many businesses are friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "good pace for living everything is close to this area you can easily buy groceries and use public transportation parks sidewalks greenery and a wonderful peaceful area is that u can live without any stress schools aur also available every activity for your kids which is important for your kids is available don't b late to move there it's a good place and cheapest too you can "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lived here all my life. It’s gross now. Dirty, unkept, unfriendly. Nit safe to walk around at night. "
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  • Trulia User
    "D train is pretty close but I use my car since I’m from Pennsylvania and driving here is ridiculous honestly"
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  • Trulia User
    "there are many quiet and nice family living in here. l like my neighborhood. more safe than another Brooklyn location. "
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood has superb elementary and Jr.HS but after that you would want to go elsewhere for highschool as the nearby highschool in this area are ranked D. I have personally grew up in this neighborhood, moved here 1998 at age 7. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived here 20 years i love the environment and the people in it. Everything is within reach ."
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  • Good G.
    "Good area with a lot of shopping stores and transportation. But people do not clean after their dogs. You will see it on every block."
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  • Elena M.
    "Great schools , parks and recreational areas and safe . Lots of markets , urgent care , medical doctors . Clean , can be hard to find a parking at time but make times it’s manageable "
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  • Elena M.
    "It’s clean , convenient, easily access by public transportation, and highway , close to Manhattan, lots of restaurants, food markets with international and healthy foods . Close to banks , churches , urgent care , hospitals , and many great public schools and after school programs . "
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  • Cesar A.
    "Great neighborhood. Good schools around. public transportation safe. close to businesses and stores."
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  • Borapiara
    "Great public transportation Business area Peaceful atmospheric Green in summer Clean and beautiful streets"
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  • Good G.
    "Close to the ocean, Transportation is close, shopping is good in my neighborhood. Schools are good. "
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  • Alwaysbeencoolerthanyou
    "I don't think dogs would like all the crowding on the main streets. Also, the streets are very clean so dog messes are noticable."
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  • Annakatsanis
    "Nice people very quiet not crowded feels safe lived here a while and love it. Nice neighbors clean streets "
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  • Julianna
    "I drive to work however there are 3 trains, the N, the D and the F train which are all pretty close. Plus a few buses that are walking distance as well. "
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  • Annmarie p.
    "My dog is a shitzou and loves areas that he could run and explore. He loves taking long walks all day and all night. "
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  • Claudia A.
    "Sucks here. Everyone is dirty. Really nothing great here for dogs or humans. There is green space though. "
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  • Sheri C.
    "There are neighborhood events here. It's a quiet neighborhood. Nothing ever happens around here. Very quiet "
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  • Addy486
    "It’s quiet while being close to everything including groceries and transit. the neighbors look out for each other "
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  • Carma B.
    "I work from home, but my husband walks to the train every day. It’s a about a 10-15 minute walk to the D. "
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  • Olgatkachenko0
    "Block parties in the summer, flea markets in open spaces, libraries have events for kids and adults, "
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  • Ashley D.
    "we have neighborhood block parties, and cook outs / bbq , and safe for trick or treating with kids. "
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Market trends in Gravesend

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$750K
$60.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
159
6MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.37M
Since last month
Increased$4K (+0.3%)
Since last year
Increased$152K (+12.5%)
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 +37% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.37M
August 2026$1.37M
July 2026$1.37M
June 2026$1.38M
May 2026$1.39M
April 2026$1.4M
March 2026$1.67M
February 2026$1.29M
January 2026$1.28M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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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
2276 78th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.05
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$1,480,000
08/21/26
6
3
2,680
25 Quentin Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.11
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$960,000
12/30/25
5
3
2,160
1626 W 13th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.09
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$1,462,000
12/23/25
7
3
2,232
1721 W 13th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.14
Multi-Family Home
$1,810,000
06/30/26
7
3
2,856
1718 W 11th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.20
Multi-Family Home
$1,450,000
10/08/25
7
4
2,652
2050 71st St #1, Brooklyn, NY
0.44
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$1,520,000
12/04/25
4
2.5
2,808
2050 71st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.44
Multi-Family Home
$1,520,000
12/04/25
4
2.5
2,808
2219 83rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.25
Multi-Family Home
$2,200,000
04/30/26
6
3
3,693
1641 W 6th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.46
Multi-Family Home
$1,350,000
01/23/26
4
2.5
2,240

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
88 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY 11214
0.02
$1,499,999
4
2
2,320
For Sale
106 Kings Hwy #3R, Brooklyn, NY 11214
0.01
$823,000
3
3
1,521
Off Market
105 Kings Hwy #4C, Brooklyn, NY 11214
0.04
$875,000
3
2
1,601
Recently Sold
105 Kings Hwy #3C, Brooklyn, NY 11214
0.04
$838,800
3
2
1,592
Off Market
22-09 78th Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
0.04
$435,600
1
1
683
Off Market
2230 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11214
0.04
$1,230,000
3
2
1,692
Recently Sold
113 Kings Hwy #3C, Brooklyn, NY 11214
0.03
$873,300
3
2
1,592
Off Market
113 Kings Hwy #6C, Brooklyn, NY 11214
0.03
$1,196,900
4
2
2,200
Off Market
113 Kings Hwy #401, Brooklyn, NY 11214
0.03
$813,700
3
2
1,367
Off Market
1656 Stillwell Ave #4A, Brooklyn, NY 11223
0.02
$687,500
3
2
969
Off Market
2265 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11214
0.02
$1,530,000
Studio
3
2,538
Recently Sold
10 Avenue P #3J, Brooklyn, NY 11204
0.07
$560,000
2
1
1,000
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 13, 2026
Source: StreetEasy #S1815529
Contingent
$1,450,000
Aug 13, 2026
Source: BNYMLS #499313
Pending
$1,450,000
Apr 28, 2026
Source: BNYMLS #499313
PriceChange
$1,450,000
Price decreased by 5%
Apr 2, 2026
Source: BNYMLS #499313
PriceChange
$1,525,000
Price decreased by 10%
Mar 3, 2026
Source: BNYMLS #499313
Listed For Sale
$1,690,000

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Emily Hui Chen-Liang, Tiger Realty, (347) 320-2569

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Frequently asked questions about 2249 78th St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 2249 78th St?
    Based on a $1,450,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 2249 78th St in Brooklyn, NY is approximately $8,835 (about $7,890 principal & interest, $870 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 2249 78th St compare to homes in Brooklyn?
    2249 78th St in Brooklyn, NY is listed at $1,450,000, about 93% above the $750K median sale price in Brooklyn.
  • What do residents say about the Gravesend neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Gravesend neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See homes for sale in Gravesend, Brooklyn.
  • What are the closest schools to 2249 78th St?
    The closest schools to 2249 78th St in Brooklyn, NY are Brooklyn Studio Secondary School (Middle/High, rated 6/10), I.S. 96 Seth Low (Middle, rated 7/10), Ps 128 Bensonhurst (Elementary, rated 6/10).
2249 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,547 sqft multi-family built in 1940. 2249 78th St is located in Gravesend, Brooklyn. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by StreetEasy on Mar 12, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# S1815529.