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

$1,165,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 11 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 3,564 sqft

689 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Canarsie
Est. Refi. Payment $7,111/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 10, 2014 for $425,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.17M
Since last month
Increased$8K (+0.7%)
Since last year
Decreased$21K (-1.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$755K (+177.7%)
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 +59% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$1.18M
September 2026$1.17M
August 2026$1.17M
July 2026$1.16M
June 2026$1.16M
May 2026$1.16M
April 2026$1.18M
March 2026$1.2M
February 2026$1.18M
January 2026$1.19M
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
532 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.17
Multi-Family Home
$750,000
10/27/25
8
5
3,892
592 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.20
Multi-Family Home
$1,120,000
09/24/26
8
4
3,340
586 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.22
Multi-Family Home
$999,999
02/19/26
7
4
3,300
683 E 59th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.20
Multi-Family Home
$990,000
02/24/26
6
4.5
2,700
707 E 81st Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.16
Multi-Family Home
$881,010
02/05/26
5
4
2,707
732 E 82nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.19
Multi-Family Home
$1,075,000
06/12/26
6
3.5
2,760
708 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.04
Multi-Family Home
$850,000
03/30/26
6
3
1,680
913 E 84th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.35
Multi-Family Home
$585,000
10/20/25
6
4
2,600
995 E 58th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Multi-Family Home
$1,179,000
09/29/26
6
5
2,552
717 E 88th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.51
Multi-Family Home
$110,000
12/17/25
8
6
3,360

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
687 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.01
$968,500
Studio
-
3,450
Off Market
685 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.01
$1,034,700
Studio
-
3,450
Off Market
683 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.01
$1,010,300
Studio
-
3,450
Off Market
681 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$964,000
Studio
-
3,450
Off Market
681 E 78th St #1ST, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
686 E 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$1,034,300
Studio
-
3,430
Off Market
684 E 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$1,259,000
7
4
3,400
Off Market
701 E 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$998,600
5
2.5
-
Off Market
679 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$1,171,200
6
3.5
3,450
Off Market
682 E 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$1,219,100
Studio
-
4,226
Off Market
682 E 79th St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
-
3
2
-
Off Market
680 E 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$1,345,100
Studio
-
4,537
Off Market
703 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$860,500
2
1
2,916
Off Market
675 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
$726,300
Studio
-
1,260
Off Market
705 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
-
Studio
-
2,214
Off Market
705 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
-
Studio
-
2,214
Off Market
705 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
$893,100
Studio
-
2,214
Off Market
674 E 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
$988,500
3
1.5
3,430
Off Market
674 E 79th St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
702 E 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
$959,500
Studio
-
2,214
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1960
3,564 sqft
$327/sqft

About this House

Canarsie - Very huge beautiful 2 family, detached brick home in the heart of Canarsie. Near transportation and shopping areas. Owner is looking for serious buyers. This 2 family carries 11 bedrooms and a big back yard. Must see to fall in love with. FIN # 708217
689 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is a 11 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 3,564 sqft multi-family in Canarsie, built in 1960. It last sold for $425,000 on Nov 10, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,165,800, with a rent estimate of $3,321/month.

Home Details for 689 E 78th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Property Information

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

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4000 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 10, 2014
Source: N/A
Sold
$425,000
May 6, 2008
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$849,000
Apr 5, 2008
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$849,000
Jan 19, 2008
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$849,000
Nov 16, 2007
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$849,000

Market trends in New York

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$818K
$21.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$704
$22MoM
Available listings
16526
1221MoM

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Canarsie
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What Locals Say about Canarsie

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 689 E 78th St

  • What is 689 E 78th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 689 E 78th St in Brooklyn, NY is $1,165,800.
  • What is the price history for 689 E 78th St?
    689 E 78th St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $425,000 in November 2014.
  • 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 $818K. That is up $21.67K from the prior month.

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