45 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209
OFF MARKET

45 78th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11209

Bay Ridge
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths

$1,401,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,842/mo*
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$1,401,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,842/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

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.
45 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-family home in Bay Ridge, built in 1925. It last sold for $1,375,000 on Feb 5, 2025 (5% below the $1,449,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,401,600, with a rent estimate of $4,413/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 45 78th Street

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FinishedNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Auxiliary Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other,See RemarksNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Other
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Two

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportHas a GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Driveway,Garage,Shared Driveway
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Other

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 165

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Building
Construction Materials: OtherAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Parcel Number: 059570075

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,449,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Dec 10 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Brooklyn
School Information
Elementary School: Ps 185 Walter KassenbrockJr High / Middle School: Jhs 259 William MckinleyHigh School: Fort Hamilton High SchoolHigh School District: Brooklyn 20

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2296 sqft

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: L3562124Attic: Pull StairsAttribution Contact: john.young@cbrnyc.com
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by John J. Young RENE SFR, (917) 613-2802
Coldwell Banker Reliable R E, (718) 921-3100
Bought with: Joseph T. Bowling, (212) 381-0596, SPIRAL NY Real Estate LLC, (212) 381-0596
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#L3562124

Price History for 45 78th Street

DatePriceEventSource
02/05/2025$1,375,000Sold
OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #L3562124
12/10/2024$1,449,000PendingOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #L3562124
12/09/2024$1,449,000ContingentStreetEasy #S1719973
09/07/2024$1,449,000PriceChange
OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3562124
06/27/2024$1,495,000Listed For SaleStreetEasy #1719973
11/09/2009$790,000Sold
N/A
06/27/2009$829,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/22/2009$829,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in New York

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$772K
$5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.8%
Price per sq ft
$643
$10MoM
Available listings
18549
515MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$10,579
Assessment$1,362,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 45 78th Street

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
126 77th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,499,000
07/21/25
4
2.5
1,376
184 73rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.32
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$860,000
08/26/25
3
1.5
1,368
7523 Narrows Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
05/15/26
6
2
2,841
7404 Colonial Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
12/31/25
4
3.5
2,600
126 87th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.53
Single-Family Home
$1,525,000
01/23/26
3
2
1,600
124 88th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.58
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$1,300,000
01/13/26
3
2
1,632
44 72nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.28
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$998,000
03/24/26
3
2.5
1,160
16 Colonial Gdns, Brooklyn, NY
0.64
Single-Family Home
$1,295,000
01/13/26
3
1.5
1,200

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Neighborhood Overview

Bay Ridge
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What Locals Say about Bay Ridge

At least 1009 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 67 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 49 % Say it's quiet

  • 48 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say car is needed

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

  • 21 % Say parking is easy

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    "Nice neighborhood, park, retail shops and restaurants and safe. Good travel options ferry, bus, subway"
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    "We have an amazing block party each year. We also host and attended a lot of holiday events throughout the year hosted by neighbors. Greatest neighborhood I’ve ever lived in!"
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    "No. Hard to walk them. Rules and fines for failure to scoop and bag poop. Not enough yard space and dogs have to worry about getting hurt by other animals. "
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    "Ok area. Close to public transportation. There are many areas that are mainly Latinos. There are nice parks and areas where you can access the ocean."
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    "Very safe. Very diverse. Lots of Arabs and Italian. Many nice restaurant. Nice ocean walk. Nice parks. Very kids friendly "
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    "It is clean and the other dog lovers are pretty awesome to be around. I think that there are a lot of parks. "
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    "Bay Ridge is a extremely safe and wonderful place to live. It has a great blend of ethnicities and amazing restaurants."
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    "R train and buses. Not bad, could be faster since these are the only options. Express bus is a good option but a bit too expensive"
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    "Very safe, schools are good. Great restaurants. They also have great 24 hour deli if your hungry in the middle of the night."
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    "The local business district association sponsors 3rd & 5th Avenue Strolls, like block parties along the Avenue a few times a year.. Live music, foods, attractions/rides for kids."
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    "There are street festivals & walks on 3rd & 5th Avenues a few times each year, really brings out the neighborhood. "
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    "I live open streets, and there are a lot of good restaurants here. They also decorate the streets when there are festivals."
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    "There's a large dog park right by Dyker Beach golf course that's always busy with furry friends for your dog. "
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    "it's nice here, the parks are so nice for kids to play, clean, the Parks on shore road are nice, very nice."
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