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

$12,908,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 7 Beds

5 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075

Upper East Side
Est. Refi. Payment $75,366/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 14, 2009 for $15,000,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$12.9M
Since last month
Increased$62K (+0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$62K (+0.5%)
Since last sale
Decreased$2M (-13.5%)
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 0% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$12.97M
August 2026$12.91M

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
49 E 80th St, New York, NY
0.13
Single-Family Home
$14,995,000
06/08/26
7
6.5
9,193
48 E 81st St, New York, NY
0.16
Single-Family Home
$16,750,000
11/05/25
6
8
7,400
48 E 81st St #TOWNHOUSE, New York, NY
0.16
Single-Family Home
$16,750,000
10/29/25
6
8
7,400
61 E 80th St, New York, NY
0.15
Single-Family Home
$18,150,000
02/05/26
4
5
9,000
171 E 73rd St, New York, NY
0.38
Single-Family Home
$12,112,500
09/11/25
6
7
7,100
127 E 73rd St, New York, NY
0.33
Single-Family Home
$26,250,000
09/23/25
6
7
-
36 70th St #TOWNHOUSE, New York, NY
0.43
Single-Family Home
$20,720,000
08/24/26
8
7.5
12,500

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
7 E 78th St #1, New York, NY 10075
0.00
$1,608,900
1
2
1,500
Off Market
3 E 78th St #PENTHOUSE, New York, NY 10075
0.01
$4,226,900
2
2.5
1,650
Off Market
4 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075
0.02
$68,000,000
6
9
19,050
For Sale
2 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075
0.03
$6,238,800
3
1.5
2,500
Off Market
40 E 78th St #7A, New York, NY 10075
0.07
$1,150,000
Studio
1
709
For Sale
40 E 78th St #10B, New York, NY 10075
0.07
$2,550,000
2
2
1,250
For Sale
40 E 78th St #8C, New York, NY 10075
0.07
$1,797,700
2
2
1,230
Off Market
40 E 78th St #15D, New York, NY 10075
0.07
$3,950,000
3
2
1,577
Recently Sold
40 E 78th St #5E, New York, NY 10075
0.07
$2,995,000
2
2
1,300
Recently Sold
40 E 78th St #4F, New York, NY 10075
0.07
$2,617,600
3
2
-
Off Market
40 E 78th St #5F, New York, NY 10075
0.07
$2,575,000
2
2
1,295
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Single-Family Home
Built in 1910

About this House

PRICE REDUCED TO $18,500,000. MOTIVATED SELLER. THE BARCLAY MANSION 5 EAST 78th STREET The fabled gilded age of New York is perfectly exemplified by this Beaux-Arts mansion at 5 EAST 78th STREET. This prestigious property is available for sale for the first time in sixty years, having been owned by the same family since 1945. It is a unique opportunity to create an imposing residence in this prestigious location. 5 EAST 78th STREET was originally built for the socially important Mr. and Mrs. Reginald G. Barclay in 1902-04. The architect was C.P.H. Gilbert who was renowned for designing fashionable Beaux-Arts townhouses. He was known for his historic architectural facades of which this property is a classic example. Other notable works of C.P.H. Gilbert include the neighboring Fletcher mansion at 79th and Fifth Avenue, as well as the Otto Khan mansion at 1 East 91st Street, and the Warburg mansion at 92nd and Fifth. The building comprises approximately 13,000SF arranged over six stories, plus a full basement. Throughout the building there are high ceilings and grand scale rooms with nine fireplaces. The accommodations offer great flexibility with potential for 7 bedrooms, superb entertaining space, extensive domestic quarters and a roof terrace. The new owners of 5 East 78th Street have the opportunity to recreate the interior with every engineering and luxury appointment expected. 5 East 78th Street will remain an imposing East side residence for the next hundred years. Delivered vacant.Open House: 05/14/2009 11:00 - 12:30
5 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075 is a 7 bedroom single-family home in Upper East Side, built in 1910. It last sold for $15,000,000 on Jul 14, 2009 (19% below the $18,500,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $12,908,000.
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Property Website
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Edward Lee Cave
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S215163

Home Details for 5 E 78th St

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 7
Heating & Cooling
No Cooling
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
View
No View

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
No Garage

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Rental Unit

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $18,500,000

Location

Direction & Address
City: ManhattanCommunity: Lenox Hill

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: S215163Listing Url

Additional Information

STREETEASY Property ID: 853091STREETEASY Building ID: 24697

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 14, 2009
Source: StreetEasy #S215163
Sold
$15,000,000

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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  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

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  • 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 5 E 78th St

  • What is 5 E 78th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5 E 78th St in New York, NY is $12,908,000.
  • What is the price history for 5 E 78th St?
    5 E 78th St in New York, NY last sold for $15,000,000 in July 2009.
  • 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.

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