This Upper Glendale stunner checks all of the boxes: fully detached, extra-large rooms, multiple bedrooms that can accommodate a king-sized bed, a two-car detached garage, an extra-wide lot, a 13-foot-wide paver stone driveway, a backyard, and a beautifully renovated interior throughout. Welcome to 88-38 78th Avenue, a thoughtfully updated Glendale home offering a truly move-in ready opportunity. This home is in fabulous condition, meaning there is no need for costly renovations upon purchase. From the moment you arrive, the property stands out for its scale, flexibility, and rare features that are not easily found in today’s market. Inside, the home offers high ceilings, generous room proportions, and a flexible layout with the possibility of four bedrooms. The oversized rooms provide comfortable living, making the home especially appealing for buyers who need both space and versatility. The fully finished basement adds even more usable space, creating opportunities for recreation, storage, a home office, guest space, or additional everyday living. The first and second floor baths and the kitchen have been recently gut-renovated. The home also benefits from meaningful mechanical and system upgrades, including gas heat and gas hot water, a recently updated boiler, and a newer roof. Additional improvements include a whole-house water filtration system, a water pressure booster, and an extensive security setup with six cameras, window security, and garage security, all included in the sale. Set in desirable Upper Glendale, this home is an excellent option for buyers seeking a well-cared-for property with space, parking, outdoor areas, and substantial updates already completed. It is a rare opportunity to purchase a detached home that combines size, condition, flexibility, and convenience in one impressive package.
Active
$1,299,000
8838 78th Ave, Glendale, NY 11385
4beds
2,251sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
-- sqft lot
$1,285,000 Zestimate®
$577/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newer roofFully finished basementOutdoor areasTwo-car detached garageFully detachedHigh ceilingsOversized rooms
- 48 days
- 495
- 38
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Compass 347-946-0050,
Bianca Colasuonno
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1849414
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,251
- Total interior livable area: 2,251 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 038590190
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Glendale
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Laundry
Location
- Region: Glendale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $577/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $868,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,368
- Date on market: 9/22/2026
Estimated market value
$1,285,000
$1.22M - $1.35M
$5,493/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000-6.2%$577/sqft |
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| 6/30/2026 | Listing removed | $1,385,000$615/sqft |
Source: NY State MLS #11824134 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,385,000$615/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11740958 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Listing removed | $1,385,000$615/sqft |
Source: NY State MLS #11740958 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2026 | Price change | $1,385,000-7.6%$615/sqft |
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| 5/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000+87.4%$666/sqft |
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| 12/26/2019 | Sold | $800,000+0.1%$355/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2019 | Pending sale | $799,000$355/sqft |
Source: Platinum Home Sales Inc Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2019 | Price change | $799,000-7.6%$355/sqft |
Source: Platinum Home Sales Inc Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2019 | Listed for sale | $865,000$384/sqft |
Source: Platinum Home Sales Inc Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $52,080 +0.1% |
| 2024 | -- | $52,020 +1.8% |
| 2023 | -- | $51,120 -4.8% |
| 2022 | -- | $53,700 +7.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $49,860 -4.3% |
| 2020 | $7,140 +52.1% | $52,080 +9.6% |
| 2019 | $4,696 -21.7% | $47,520 +65.8% |
| 2018 | $5,996 +8% | $28,663 +5.3% |
| 2017 | $5,550 +42.2% | $27,228 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $3,904 | $25,795 +0.1% |
| 2015 | $3,904 +64.2% | $25,777 +2.8% |
| 2014 | $2,378 | $25,081 +5% |
| 2013 | -- | $23,886 +5.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $22,690 +5.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $21,496 +0.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $21,481 +2.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $20,901 +5% |
| 2008 | -- | $19,905 +5.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $18,909 +5.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $17,914 +0.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $17,901 +2.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $17,418 +5% |
| 2003 | -- | $16,588 +5.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $15,758 +5.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $14,929 +0.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $14,918 |
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