708 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
SOLD
MAR 30, 2026

708 E 78th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236

Canarsie
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,680 sqft

$850,000

Last Sold: Mar 30, 2026
$506/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,653/mo*
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$850,000

Last Sold: Mar 30, 2026
$506/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,653/mo*
Refinance Your Home
6 Beds
3 Baths
1,680 sqft

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Local Information

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Description

Welcome to this spacious 2 family house located in Canarsie Close to all transportation, shopping ,dining. 6 Beds 3 Baths Balcony Pvt Driveway Full finished basement with 3/4 bath Great school District Ps 276 Louis Marshall~ Grades PK~5 Is 68 Isaac Bildersee Grades 6~8 Academy for Conservation and the Environment Grades 9~12
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from March 31, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$506/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 708 E 78th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FinishedNumber of Rooms: 16
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1680 Square FeetFoundation Area: 1680
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Refrigerator, StoveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Baseboard,Hot Water,OtherHas CoolingHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Gas & Electric
Electric: 110 V, Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: Multi/SplitFloors: Hardwood, Other

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Flat RubberFoundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Private Drive,1 Space
Frontage
Not on Waterfront

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 95

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Building
Building: NONEConstruction Materials: Brick, Brick - Federal, BlockAttached To Another Structure

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $850,000Price Per Sqft: $506/sqft

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: Brooklyn

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1680 Square Feet

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2100 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Arm's Length

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 496790
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Leonardo Aaron, (917) 231-4162
Ben Bay Realty Co
Source: BNYMLS, MLS#496790

Price History for 708 E 78th St

DatePriceEventSource
03/30/2026$850,000Sold
BNYMLS #496790
01/24/2026$895,000PendingBNYMLS #496790
12/05/2025$895,000PriceChange
BNYMLS #496790
10/23/2025$919,000Listed For SaleBNYMLS #496790
04/03/2019$62,469Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$7,149
Assessment$755,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 708 E 78th St

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747 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY
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$975,000
06/25/25
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2,214
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608 E 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY
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$920,000
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655 E 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.39
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$905,000
01/08/26
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1,864
708 E 78th St #2, Brooklyn, NY
0.00
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$850,000
03/30/26
6
2.5
1,680
707 E 81st Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.19
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$881,010
02/05/26
2
3
2,707
586 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.26
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$999,999
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8 Paerdegat 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY
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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Canarsie
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What Locals Say about Canarsie

At least 1280 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
    "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
    "Access to train and buses, mall, can get to manhattan and other boroughs easily. People are friendly. Only noisy during summer and July 4"
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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
    "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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  • David B.
    "It’s just amazing the people are so nice the air is clean and the store are also very convenient I really love this area"
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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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  • Gabrielle H.
    "Great schools in the neighborhood, for the most part it’s a good area, everyone you live around is usually friendly and look out for one another."
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708 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,680 sqft multi-family built in 1960. 708 E 78th St is located in Canarsie, Brooklyn. This property is not currently available for sale. 708 E 78th St was last sold on Mar 30, 2026 for $850,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $850,000).