$6,995,000

Estimated payment $45,413/month

Total Views 226
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
$2,332 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to 77 Street (4,6 Line)
  • Private Yard
  • P.S. 158 The Bayard Taylor School Rated A
  • High Ceiling
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

Stunning Townhouse at 175 East 78th Street – $6,995,000For the first time in nearly 60 years, this rare and exceptional townhouse at 175 East 78th Street is available for purchase. This beautifully gut-renovated four-story home offers modern luxury while preserving the historic charm of a classic 1899 townhouse. With 4 spacious bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and an expansive, tree-lined backyard, this home provides a rare opportunity in one of the most desirable Upper East Side locations.Upon entering, you are greeted by soaring high ceilings and hardwood floors that extend throughout the entire home. The first floor features a large, eat-in kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line Bosch stainless steel appliances, as well as a spacious family TV room, where oversized bay windows allow natural light to flood the space. The room leads directly into the lush backyard, offering an ideal setting for outdoor entertaining in the city. On the second floor, the expansive open living and dining rooms provide the perfect space for both relaxation and hosting. With light streaming in from both the North and South, these rooms offer an abundance of natural sunlight throughout the day.The upper floors feature four generously sized bedrooms, each with its own beautifully renovated en-suite bathroom and ample closet space. The primary suite is an oasis, offering a vast dressing room and a luxurious marble bathroom with dual sinks and a stall shower.The finished basement is designed with modern functionality in mind, featuring room for media/gym, a powder room, a storage room, and a full laundry room with an Electrolux washer and dryer, as well as a sink for added convenience.For your convenience, a full-service garage is located directly across the street. The townhouse also boasts a prime Upper East Side location, offering easy access to transportation, the best markets, and high-end shopping.This residence has significant literary history—once home to the world-renowned author John Steinbeck, who lived here with his family and wrote some of his most famous works.Offered for $6,995,000, this townhouse can also be purchased alone or with the neighboring property (177 East 78th Street), creating a combined width of 37 feet and offering the potential for a 16,000-square-foot residence, thanks to existing air rights.This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of New York City history and live in or create your dream home in one of the city's most prestigious neighborhoods.

Listing Agent

Elizabeth Sahlman

Compass License #10301205545

Compass

Co-Listing Agent

Rebecca Schreiber

Compass License #10401272983

Co-Listing Agent

Clay Ezell

Compass License #10401355143

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $77,352

Year Built

  • Built in 1899

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 37.000000x102.170000
  • Private Entrance
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • No Heating

Community Details

  • Upper East Side Subdivision
  • Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 30 / 01413

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$77,352

Year Built

Built in 1899

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Exposures: North,South
  • Property SubType: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Upper East Side
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Structure Type: House, Townhouse
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Area: 3000.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Rooms (Total): 8
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Integer: 5
  • Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • View: No
  • Exterior Features: Private Entrance, Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft, Private Yard

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Common On Floor, Common Area, Laundry Room, In Unit
  • Cooling: Other
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Common Interest: None
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 37.000000x102.170000

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Units: 1
  • Total Stories: 4
  • Year Built: 1899

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 01413
  • Tax Lot: 30
  • Tax Annual: 77352.0

Multi Family

  • Building Area Units: Square Feet

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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
2024 $77,359 $385,157 $142,020 $277,548
2023 $74,679 $367,713 $88,175 $279,538
2022 $70,121 $628,140 $142,020 $486,120
2021 $70,655 $675,000 $142,020 $532,980
2020 $54,773 $568,800 $142,020 $426,780
2019 $53,726 $555,300 $142,020 $413,280
2018 $49,391 $242,292 $41,295 $200,997
2017 $46,596 $228,578 $56,236 $172,342
2016 $43,109 $215,640 $59,056 $156,584
2015 $26,008 $215,640 $88,587 $127,053
2014 $26,008 $214,024 $105,508 $108,516
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/19/2025 05/19/25 For Sale $6,995,000 0.0% $2,332 / Sq Ft
02/23/2023 02/23/23 Rented $23,000 0.0% --
01/24/2023 01/24/23 Price Changed $23,000 +2299900.0% $8 / Sq Ft
12/17/2022 12/17/22 For Rent $1 -100.0% --
02/26/2019 02/26/19 Rented -- -- --
01/27/2019 01/27/19 Under Contract -- -- --
10/16/2018 10/16/18 For Rent $25,000 -- --
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Bargain Sale Deed -- First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,500,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS20025001

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 1413-0030