108 E 78th St New York, NY 10075
Metropolitan Hill NeighborhoodEstimated payment $54,025/month
Highlights
- Bonus Room with Fireplace
- 2-minute walk to 77 Street (4,6 Line)
- 1-Story Property
- P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake Rated A
- Terrace
About This Home
This turn-of-the-century four-story townhouse exudes the charm, elegance, and grandeur of its vintage. The house is approximately 5,500 square feet, 18 feet wide and built 60 feet deep, with an enchanting South-facing garden. Ceiling heights on the parlor floor are almost 13 feet, over 11 feet on the third floor and over 10 feet on the fourth floor.
Many of the rooms retain 19th Century beaux-arts details and the scale of the rooms give a sense of mansion-like proportions. The house is located on one of the most prized townhouse blocks on the Upper East Side and is bathed in light. Available for the first time in decades, this house represents incredible value and opportunity and awaits the vision and personal touch of its next owner.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $74,124
Year Built
- Built in 1899
Lot Details
- 1,839 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 102.17x18.00
Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- 5,500 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Library with Fireplace
- Bonus Room with Fireplace
- 6 Fireplaces
- Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Washer Dryer Allowed
- Washer Hookup
Additional Features
- Terrace
- No Cooling
Community Details
- Lenox Hill Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 0167 / 01412
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,124 | $391,195 | $147,072 | $244,123 |
| 2024 | $74,124 | $369,052 | $239,220 | $236,516 |
| 2023 | $70,708 | $348,163 | $132,911 | $215,252 |
| 2022 | $60,897 | $659,760 | $239,220 | $420,540 |
| 2021 | $69,124 | $708,960 | $239,220 | $469,740 |
| 2020 | $54,004 | $807,480 | $239,220 | $568,260 |
| 2019 | $39,335 | $936,660 | $239,220 | $697,440 |
| 2018 | $59,144 | $290,136 | $102,170 | $187,966 |
| 2017 | $55,797 | $273,715 | $94,641 | $179,074 |
| 2016 | $54,718 | $273,715 | $96,867 | $176,848 |
| 2015 | $31,144 | $271,663 | $120,046 | $151,617 |
| 2014 | $31,144 | $256,286 | $135,904 | $120,382 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2025 09/03/25 | Price Changed | $8,850,000 | -10.2% | $1,609 / Sq Ft |
| 08/13/2024 08/13/24 | Price Changed | $9,850,000 | +11.3% | $1,791 / Sq Ft |
| 04/29/2024 04/29/24 | For Sale | $8,850,000 | -- | $1,609 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $4,250,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $7,910,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $20,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $5,000,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS10952413
APN: 1412-0167
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