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5253 Arlington Avenue
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5253 Arlington Avenue

Riverdale, Bronx

MLS® #RLS10790608

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Listing by Compass

4

Bedrooms

4

Baths

3,042

Sq. Ft.

1940

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Living Area 3,042 sq ft
Year Built 1940
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Riverdale

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Building Patio, Building Terrace, Patio, Terrace
  • Fireplace: Wood-burning or decorative fireplace
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 10
Baths 4 Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street West 252nd Street/West 254th Street
Year Built 1940
Living Area 3,042 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 05942-0180
Block/Lot 5942/180

Description

Welcome to an incredible opportunity of owning your dream house in the Hudson Hill section of Riverdale. This architectural-modern designed home is located at 5253 Arlington Avenue and features 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, a separate eat-in kitchen, laundry room, dining and living room including a one-car garage. Nestled on a 0.55-acre lot, the house is approximately 3,042SF, with 2 large patios, beautifully landscaped lawns and garden, and more room to expand. Coming up the lushly planted driveway, you enter this unique home through the spacious open foyer that leads you into the grand living room flooded with natural light through the wall of windows that face east, south, and west, a wood-burning fireplace, open to the attached outdoor patio overlooking the rolling lawns. Living meets the dining room towards the adjacent eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, ample kitchen cabinets, a side-by-side refrigerator, a built-in desk, dishwasher, oven, microwave and stove. Next to the oversized panoramic window is a door that opens to the 2nd patio to enjoy your morning coffee. The master bedroom is located off the foyer to the right, peacefully in the back of the house overlooking the backyard with an ensuite windowed bathroom, double sink, and large soaking tub. A massive walk-in closet and cozy seating / dressing area finishes this comforting and relaxing space. Next to the master bedroom is a 2nd bedroom/guest bedroom/home office with another full bathroom attached. Crossing over to the other side of the foyer is the 3rd bedroom, including another massive walk-in closet with an ensuite 3rd bathroom, large soaking tub, and single sink. The 4th bedroom is located on the upper level, flooding with natural light all around, another spacious walk-in closet, and a windowed en-suite bathroom with a soaking tub. There is beautiful hardwood flooring throughout the house, lots of closet and storage space and the driveway offers plenty of additional parking. Call today to view this magnificent home.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area Fireplace

Exterior Features

Building Garden Garden Building Patio Building Terrace Patio Terrace

Building Information

Stories 2
Style Prewar

Riverdale 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

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Active Listings

15

Median Asking Price

$395K

Median $/Sqft

$438

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

1

Price Reduced

33%

Sold (30 Days)

1

Median Sale Price

$332K

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5253 Arlington Avenue, Riverdale, Bronx County • Near West 252nd Street/West 254th Street

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10790608
First Listed: 4/21/2022
Price Changed: 6/2/2022
Closed: 8/19/2022
Contract Date: 9/23/2020

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Iryna Ferenets

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