520 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
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OFF MARKET

$940,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 3,960 sqft

520 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Canarsie
Est. Refi. Payment $5,717/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 10, 2004 for $550,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$941K
Since last month
Decreased$49K (-4.9%)
Since last year
Increased$62K (+7%)
Since last sale
Increased$400K (+72.8%)
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 increased by +31% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$950K
September 2026$999K
August 2026$941K
July 2026$900K
June 2026$913K
May 2026$894K
April 2026$883K
March 2026$908K
February 2026$891K
January 2026$927K
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
532 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.02
Multi-Family Home
$750,000
10/27/25
8
5
3,892
683 E 59th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.08
Multi-Family Home
$990,000
02/24/26
6
4.5
2,700
592 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.15
Multi-Family Home
$1,120,000
09/24/26
8
4
3,340
586 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.15
Multi-Family Home
$999,999
02/19/26
7
4
3,300
707 E 81st Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.28
Multi-Family Home
$881,010
02/05/26
5
4
2,707
708 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.21
Multi-Family Home
$850,000
03/30/26
6
3
1,680
161 E 89th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.80
Multi-Family Home
$837,000
04/20/26
1
1
21,500
2 Paerdegat 11 St, Brooklyn, NY
1.02
Multi-Family Home
$1,100,000
06/30/26
2
1
3,265
2209 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.97
Multi-Family Home
$760,000
12/09/25
3
2
3,265
558 E 79th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.04
Multi-Family Home
$750,000
05/19/26
-
2,280

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
526 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.01
$911,500
1
1
3,100
Off Market
528 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$831,500
Studio
1
3,100
Off Market
532 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
-
8
5
3,892
Off Market
519 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$973,700
1
1
3,430
Off Market
517 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$1,004,500
7
3
3,100
Off Market
523 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
$1,110,000
1
1
3,430
Off Market
515 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
$689,400
Studio
1
3,100
Off Market
515 E 78th St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
-
3
1.5
-
Off Market
515 E 78th St #4, New York, NY 10075
0.03
-
Studio
1
-
Off Market
515 E 78th St #1B, New York, NY 10075
0.03
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
515 E 78th St #5F, New York, NY 10075
0.03
-
Studio
1
-
Off Market
515 E 78th St #4E, New York, NY 10075
0.03
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
513 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
$944,000
Studio
1
3,430
Off Market
525 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
$955,200
1
-
3,100
Off Market
525 E 78th St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
-
3
2
-
Off Market
525 E 78th St #3, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
-
3
1.5
-
Off Market
529 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
$883,000
Studio
-
3,100
Off Market
531 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
$1,100,700
1
1
3,430
Off Market
1567 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.04
$592,700
Studio
2
7,218
Off Market
1574 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.04
$769,100
Studio
-
-
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

Multi-Family
Built in 1960
3,960 sqft
$238/sqft

About this House

AMAZING APARTMENT IN UPPER EAST SIDE! Front facing light filled rooms.Separate windowed kitchen area.Full windowed bathroom.Surrounded by many parks and playgrounds! Close to shopping centers. Close to restaurants. Quick access to a Laundromat! Short walk to the 4,5, and 6 trains! $100 Application Fee Please call for immediate consideration. Brokered And Advertised By: Ile Ola Realty Listing Agent: Ile Ola Realty
520 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 3,960 sqft multi-family in Canarsie, built in 1960. It last sold for $550,000 on Aug 10, 2004. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2014 with an asking price of $2,350 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 25, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $940,800, with a rent estimate of $2,126/month.

Home Details for 520 E 78th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960Year Updated: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Community

Units in Building: 4

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4272 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 25, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,350
Aug 5, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$2,350
May 9, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,749
Jan 23, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$1,749
Aug 10, 2004
Source: N/A
Sold
$550,000

Market trends in New York

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$833K
$14.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.2%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$723
$18MoM
Available listings
17509
870MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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Neighborhood Overview

Canarsie
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What Locals Say about Canarsie

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Built from what locals say about Canarsie.
  • 92% say there are sidewalks
  • 59% say there's holiday spirit
  • 53% say neighbors are friendly
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At least 1283 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 74 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say car is needed

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say parking is easy

  • 42 % Say there are community events

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Trulia User
    "There are parks and playgrounds As well as schools here; proximity to highway provides convenient access to commuting and shopping "
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  • Kendrabroo
    "The many beautiful trees and close by shops."
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  • Trulia User
    "Back to school giveaway events at Seaview Park, Memorial Day marches, school events in the summer for residents. "
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  • Hopie Campbell
    "To what I experienced these people who I meet are friendly and amazing Transportation is an easy ride no hassle "
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  • Trulia User
    "Good place to live, a lot safer than it was 20 years ago, Canarsie just doesn’t have a variety in terms of food types"
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  • Nicholas John
    "You’ll like the long coty blocks, countless dong parks, architecture while taking walks with your furry best friend"
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  • Rose8mliance
    "It has a park where many people come from everywhere to entertain themselves. Some residents enjoy doing exercises during the sommer time and play games. All these hobbies made them happier and contribute to their health conditions."
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  • Meris322
    "Very friendly community, everything is near by, supermarket, laundry mats. Pharmacy and playground. Buss to the subway "
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  • Mellydu89
    "I live here and I’m so used to my area and I am OK with it 100%. I wish I was able to just buy a house here so bad."
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood has many bus routes running thru it and we have access to 3 subway lines. #2. #5 and the L Train. "
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  • Trulia User
    "If you can commute between 3AM to 7AM it isn’t bad. Any other time it’s a disaster. The belt turns into a disaster which turns rockaway into a disaster then effects all the other streets. If you don’t drive good, bus and train take longer and more more risky but still better than driving."
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighbors will look out for one another. The streetlights are very bright. The neighborhood has a fantastic park that has a great play area."
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  • Trulia User
    "Not bad place if it was for the drugs and all that gang nonsense. People seem to be shooting themselves left and right this year."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has great access to public transportation and the commute is rough with a lot of people crowded on the buses and trains. The commuters are polite and say excuse me and pardon me. But, it still is hectic. That is Brooklyn, NY for you, busy and crowded."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s alright except when it gets hot and the young boys decide to start shooting. Once you hear the bullets start flying it over. Otherwise it an ok neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "I am not a parent but I heard that the public schools are above average. As far as,the neighborhood goes one should keep their children close to them."
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute is effective and reliable one can lays depend on public transportation you only have to be on time."
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  • Trulia User
    "Seeing other people walk there dogs or definitely meeting friendly neighbors , & being in a neighborhood that’s feels like a family "
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  • Trulia User
    "is near everything,transportation,shopping area and also lots of restaurants. this area is very useful if your trying to build anything,car, house,construction anything you can think of "
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute to get around isn’t that bad everything is within waking distance or very easy by bus or train"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many families in the area, great parks and great schools. The only issue I have is the loud music, sometimes it happens alot during the week."
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  • Trulia User
    "It is a two-way zone area which makes it easy for me to catch the bus or the train. There is a supermarket that provides many fruits/vegetables and other products. You can get good deals on hardware products and other household products. There are clothing stores as well that sell fine clothes and shoes. We have a health food store and a store that sells natural juices."
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  • Trulia User
    "Good. Could be a bit challenging on rush hour times. There are traffic cameras so there is hardly any speeding cars. Nice back yard bbqs "
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  • Trulia User
    "I enjoy Seaview park. A community park for everyone. Canarsie pier is also a joy. They have events for the children. you can fish and enjoy the fresh air and mingle with the neighbors. I enjoy the picnic area and playground."
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  • Trulia User
    "Poo is everywhere. Nit all owners clean after their pet’s poo. Great bargain for the money. Kids fell safe "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is a very quite neighborhood all of the neighbors are very friendly as we all speak and communicate with each other and help when needed"
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighborhood has community meetings, gathering and back to school give aways. It’s Mostly quiet with friendly working class families. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I'm not sure of the community events but the neighbourhood is safe and quiet. The people are very friendly."
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a park and a lot of good schools. You are close to belt parkway allowing easy access to Queens and Mill Basin. Very easy to get around with a car. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s the last block of the street itself and there’s a huge park at the end of the block. Past that is a major Highway and past that, is a bay with just a strip of land before there’s the Atlantic Ocean. Does not feel crowded here and I wouldn’t mind having a boat to explore the local waters"
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  • Trulia User
    "Love this neighborhood , and I have live here for over 27 year.. the neighborhood has change a lot over the year. However, the people in the neighborhood look out for each other. "
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  • Trulia User
    "People walk their dogs all the time. Based on the area you may not have garbage cans since some parts are residential. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for more than 10 years. Neighborhood is quiet. Easy access to buses and trains. Also safe for outside recreational activities such as jogging and visiting parks."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood all my life. So, that’s 40+ years. Everybody is neighborly and watches each other’s house. We also help one another."
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  • Trulia User
    "Nothing. This place is a food dessert. People will block your driveway and the police will never respond. Garbage man chooses when the feel like picking up your garbage."
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  • Annette
    "People are not dog friendly and other dog owners don’t pick up after their dogs A park is close by that is convenient for a dog owners and walkers."
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  • Dexter G.
    "There are a good amount of playgrounds, quiet blocks, and kids. Very quiet at night and walkable during the day."
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  • Rsmdsobers
    "The area is relatively safe. The parks are safe and everyone is friendly m some parks are better maintained than others."
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  • Raul M.
    "You can take the dogs to Seaview park. there is also at least three veterinary doctors in canarsie. "
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  • Ramone D.
    "Canarsie Park. It’s huge and is great for dogs. We require more signs for owners to pick up after their dogs though "
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Frequently asked questions about 520 E 78th St

  • What is 520 E 78th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 520 E 78th St in Brooklyn, NY is $940,800.
  • What is the price history for 520 E 78th St?
    520 E 78th St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $550,000 in August 2004.
  • Is Brooklyn a buyer's or seller's market?
    Brooklyn is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Brooklyn?
    The median sale price in Brooklyn is $833K. That is up $14.83K from the prior month.

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