Sold
Last Sold Price
$2,400,000
2 beds2 baths1,679 sqft

40 East 78th Street, Unit 9H, Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY 10075

Building Info: The Charles House, 17 stories, Built 1958
CondoProperty Type
1958Year Built
$1,429/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$1,666/moCommon Charges
Pets welcomePet policy

Description

Classic 6 in excellent condition Flexible 3 BRs. Comprised of a large LR, DR, staff room/3rd BR, kitchen, 2 generously sized BRs, and 3 BTHs. This apartment line is rarely on the market in the building and receives excellent light facing East and North. Unit has washer/dryer (grandfathered) and dishwasher. Full service condominuim building just steps from Madison Ave shopping! Building has private storage, a very nice gym, bicycle room, and large freezer in basement for cold deliveries. There is...Classic 6 in excellent condition Flexible 3 BRs. Comprised of a large LR, DR, staff room/3rd BR, kitchen, 2 generously sized BRs, and 3 BTHs. This apartment line is rarely on the market in the building and receives excellent light facing East and North. Unit has washer/dryer (grandfathered) and dishwasher. Full service condominuim building just steps from Madison Ave shopping! Building has private storage, a very nice gym, bicycle room, and large freezer in basement for cold deliveries. There is a garage in the building that can be directly accessed by the building residents through the elevator; the garage is run by a separate privately owned company. Apartment Features: East exposure, North exposure, Floors - hardwood, Light - excellent, Walk in closets, Great closet space, Washer/dryer, Dishwasher Building Features: Roof deck, Exercise room, Private storage, Central laundry room, Maids room, Health club
  • Listed by: Anne Snee, SVP ABS@corcoran.com • The Corcoran Group
Listing closed: 03/15/2011 12:00 AM • Source: RealPlus
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,500,000

Avg days on market

80

Sale-to-list ratio

94.9%

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Amenities

  • Classic 6
  • Doorman
  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Deck
  • Common Roof Deck
  • Gym
  • Health Club
  • Elevator

Location

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$17,314 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,414

Property Taxes

$1,234

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,666

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Property Information for 40 East 78th Street, Unit 9H

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,234 / month
  • Min. Down Pymt: 10%
  • Total Rooms: 6.0
  • MLS Type: Condo

Building Information

  • Building/Complex: The Charles House
  • Floor: 9
  • Stories: 17
  • Residences: 100
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Pet Policy Details: Pets Allowed
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Building Age: Post-war
  • Building Type: Midrise

Property History for 40 East 78th Street, Unit 9H

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Mar 15, 2011

Sold

RealPlus #faa4bf8ce750adb030c9bac8bdf3e376db59de9c

$2,400,000
——
Mar 15, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2011031700261001

$2,400,000
—
Dec 1, 2010

Contract Signed

RealPlus #faa4bf8ce750adb030c9bac8bdf3e376db59de9c

$2,495,000
——
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/15/2011

Sold

RealPlus #faa4bf8ce750adb030c9bac8bdf3e376db59de9c

$2,400,000
03/15/2011

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2011031700261001

$2,400,000
12/01/2010

Contract Signed

RealPlus #faa4bf8ce750adb030c9bac8bdf3e376db59de9c

$2,495,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 40 East 78th Street, Unit 9H

Taxable Value

Land

$62,644

Additions

$228,456
Total$291,100

Home Facts

Total Finished SqFt

1,679 SqFt

Lot Size

0 SqFt

Year Built

1958

Zoning

C5-1

APN

1013921199

Schools near 40 East 78th Street, Unit 9H

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake
PublicPK to 5

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public6 to 8

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
Public6 to 8

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 40 East 78th Street, Unit 9H, Upper East Side
$2,400,000
2
2
1,679
–
$2,213,000
2
1,283
–

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