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$9,850,000

108 E 78th St New York City, NY 10075

4 beds
4 full, 1 partial
5,500 sqft
$1,791 / sqft
House

Property details

About 108 E 78th St

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.<br> <br> 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.<br>

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
Size5,500 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1899
MLS #RLS10952413
FireplaceBedroom, Library
ViewOther

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Smoke Free
  • Fireplace: Bedroom, Library
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • View: Other
  • Exterior: Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
  • List Price: $9,850,000
  • Price/SqFt: $1,790
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Living Area: 5,500 SqFt
  • MLS Number: RLS10952413
  • MLS Name: RLS
  • Office Name: Corcoran Group
  • Office Phone: (212) 355-3550
  • Listing Agent: David M Adler
  • Agent Phone: (917) 520-2786

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Nearby schools

9

P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake School

Public District KG-5

0.2 mi

45 E 81st St Frnt 1

9

P.S. 290 Manhattan New School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

311 E 82nd St

9

P.S. 158 Bayard Taylor School

Public District KG-6

0.6 mi

1458 York Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $192,935. Residents of New York City, NY typically earn $200k+ each year. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

13%
<35k
7%
35k-100k
35%
100k-200k
45%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

40%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
36%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
12%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
28%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MercedesMercedes
  • AudiAudi
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 108 E 78th St

The listing price of 108 E 78th St property is $9,850,000.

The property 108 E 78th St is a house located in New York City, New York, 10075.

Active Listing: 108 E 78th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 108 E 78th St are: P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), P.S. 290 Manhattan New School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), P.S. 158 Bayard Taylor School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Yorkville East Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Ella Baker School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Eleanor Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Talent Unlimited High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Manhattan International High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).

The property at 108 E 78th St has 4 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 108 E 78th St is 5,500 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 108 E 78th St is 1899.

This home is located at 108 E 78th St in New York City, NY and zip code 10075 in the Upper East Side neighborhood. This 5,500 square foot home was built in 1899. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 30, 2024 and is currently priced at $9,850,000.

In June 2025 more than 232 listings in New York City, NY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 1007 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 715 were sold below. In June 2025 in New York City, NY there were 4.3% less homes for sale than in May. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 99 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $881,252.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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