5216 Delafield Avenue
MLS® #RLS10709850
Listing by The Corcoran Group
4
Bedrooms
4
Baths
2,722
Sq. Ft.
1925
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Outdoor Space: Patio
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Climate Control: Window Units
Property Details
Description
Nestled on a hillside this magnificent colonial home was built in 1925 by a well-known architect?Dwight James Baum?for J H Iselin along with the homes on either side for his three children. The house is?situated on two lots on over half an acre of landscaped land adjacent to?the?historic Fieldston?District?in Riverdale. The second lot is a buildable lot with?a?legal right of way.
The house has high ceilings and bright sunny windows throughout. Features include:
- A lovely entry foyer
- A large living room with working fireplace that leads to a sunroom
- A large kitchen with custom cabinetry and full size appliances
- A formal dining room that is connected?through a sliding door?to a beautiful garden?which includes?two large and one small patio
- Four large bedrooms (two?en-suite with private bathrooms?and one with a working fireplace)
- Three full baths and one half bathroom
- Ample closet space, two vented attic eaves on 2nd floor and a roof attic
- A finished basement and an attached one car garage with 3-car driveway
The 250-acre?Fieldston Historic District?established in 1910 by Major Joseph Delafield is right behind the house.?Fieldston?has round-the-clock private security patrols, and the streets and common areas are maintained by the Fieldston Property Owners? Association.
The house is conveniently located close to shops, well-known private schools,?Wave Hill,?Riverdale Horse Stables, Van Cortlandt Park,?and a?20-mile paved bike trail from Van Cortlandt Park to Tarrytown. Easy access to public transportation (15 min. walk to MetroNorth, 2min. to Express Buses and 5min. drive to 1 subway train).
Virtually staged images are for illustrative purposes only, the property is for sale as-is.
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About Riverdale
View All Riverdale ListingsRiverdale is an established and verdant neighborhood that offers some of the most impressive natural beauty in New York City. Perched on a ridge overlooking the Hudson River, the area is famous for its grand estates, historic mansions, and lush parks. The real estate market is remarkably varied, featuring everything from palatial single-family homes in Fieldston to luxury high-rise cooperatives and condominiums that offer a tranquil, park-like setting just minutes from Manhattan.
Riverdale Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
14
Median Asking Price
$379K
Median $/Sqft
$416
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
1
Price Reduced
36%
Sold (30 Days)
2
Median Sale Price
$305K
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Location
5216 Delafield Avenue, Riverdale, Bronx County • Near Delafield Avenue & West 253rd Street
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Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Ivan Mijalkovic
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