Beautiful Single-Family Townhome in Coveted Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn
Nestled on picturesque Midwood Street, this 18-foot-wide brick townhome offers classic Brooklyn charm and exceptional potential. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and original architectural details, this home combines timeless character with modern convenience.
Main Level
A welcoming foyer-style entrance leads into a spacious living room highlighted by a gas-burning fireplace (currently decorative, with plumbing in place for restoration). Overhead, an original chandelier with an ornate ceiling medallion adds vintage elegance. The open layout flows seamlessly into the formal dining room, featuring large bay windows and a beamed ceiling, creating a perfect space for entertaining.
The kitchen offers abundant floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a Wolf range - both fully functional though older models. A large window floods the space with natural light.
Below, an English basement provides access from both the front and back of the home. Currently used for storage and laundry (washer/dryer included), this level offers plenty of potential as an entertainment area or guest suite.
Outdoor Space :
The garden is a tranquil retreat, featuring a variety of plantings and a beautiful cherry blossom tree that transforms the yard each spring.
Upper Levels:
The second floor hosts two generously sized bedrooms and a full bath ready for updating. A bonus sunroom, perched above the extension, boasts seven windows, bathing the space in natural light - an ideal setting for a reading nook, art studio, or home office.
The third floor includes three bedrooms and another full bath. Two of the rooms are comfortably sized, while the third is perfect for an office or nursery.
A new roof (installed just one year ago) is equipped with solar panels to help offset electricity costs.
Location
Perfectly positioned in one of Brooklyn's most desirable neighborhoods, this home offers easy access to:
- Prospect Park, Brooklyn Museum, and Botanic Garden
- Subways: 2, 5 (Sterling & Nostrand), Q, B, and Shuttle (S) lines
- Shopping, dining, and top-rated schools nearby
- Buses to Kings Plaza, Flatbush Mall, Downtown Brooklyn, and more
- Only a 20-minute train ride to Manhattan
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This Lefferts Gardens gem blends classic prewar beauty with endless potential. With some thoughtful updates and a contractor's touch, it can easily be restored to its full splendor.
Best regards,
- MLS# RLS20057623
- Date Listed10/31/2025
- Days on Realty 9 Days
- Bedrooms 5
- Bathrooms 2 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size -
- Subdivision Prospect Lefferts G
- County Kings
- Year Built 1910
- Square Feet 702 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $3418.8
Interior Features
- Cooling None
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof -
- Lot Size Acres -
- Lot Size SQFT -
- Lot Features -
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $8,400
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
94/100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score ®
100/100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score ®
86/100
Very Bikeable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Daily errands do not require a car. World-class public transportation. Biking is convenient for most trips.Transit Summary
29 nearby routes: 11 bus, 18 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 88/100, Transit Score: 90/100, Bike Score: 75/100.
Property Change History
Points of Interest near 78 MIDWOOD Street, New York City, NY 11225
Frequently Asked Questions for 78 MIDWOOD Street
Source: Realty.com
78 MIDWOOD Street, New York City, NY 11225 is a Single Family 702 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 5 photos available of this 5 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $2,400,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 5 photos of 78 MIDWOOD Street.
Our records indicate that 78 MIDWOOD Street was built in 1910.
The full address for this home is 78 MIDWOOD Street, New York City, NY 11225.
78 MIDWOOD Street has been listed on Realty.com since Fri October 31, 2025
Daily errands do not require a car. World-class public transportation. Biking is convenient for most trips.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 88/100, Transit Score: 90/100, Bike Score: 75/100.
Listing provided courtesy of:
Corcoran Group
(tel: 212-355-3550)
Listing agent:
Keith Mack
(tel: 917-805-3099)
(#34772)
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