SOLD FOR $1,400,000
Listed at $1,375,000 · Sold 1.8% above asking · Closed December 31, 2020
716 W 231st Street
MLS® #RLS10641868
Listing by William Raveis New York City
4
Bedrooms
3
Baths
4,223
Sq. Ft.
1920
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Outdoor Space: Building Patio, Patio
- Fireplace: Wood-burning or decorative fireplace
- Style: Prewar architecture
Property Details
Description
Location, location, location! Extraordinary opportunity to own this well-loved vintage colonial farmhouse. A charming 1920 single-family residence in a premier NYC enclave set above the Hudson River. Make this Riverdale 4 bed, 3 bath your own personal oasis.
Enter the front door from your long covered porch which welcomes you into the main sitting room with a cozy fireplace. Adjacent, is an expansive, sunny living room with soaring cantilevered beamed ceiling, second fireplace, and cathedral-sized windows ensure a wonderful flow for entertaining. The inviting formal dining room has a large curved bay window which floods the room with sunlight. The spacious eat-in kitchen boasts numerous windows, a large pantry, and an adjacent den which can be an additional bedroom. There is also a side entry to the house with the washer/dryer that could also be used as a mudroom.
Upstairs consists of the master bedroom with en-suite bath plus 3 other bedrooms and an additional bathroom. The windowed lower level, with garden access, has a finished room with a fireplace that can function as an office, playroom or den.
Surrounding the house are several seating areas, including a brick patio to enjoy the beautiful landscaped property. Meandering stone steps and flowering plantings complete the garden. There is plenty of space for you to grow your own herbs and vegetables. To make this home complete, is an attached garage with carport that has beautiful trellised flowers and vines.
This enchanting home is close to the Metro-North trains and express buses to Manhattan's East and West Sides. Country ambiance with city convenience. Bring your design ideas and make it your own!
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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
0
Price Reduced
36%
Sold (30 Days)
2
Median Sale Price
$274K
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/25/26, 10:18 PM EST
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Location
716 W 231st Street, Riverdale, Bronx County • Near Independence Avenue/Palisade Avenue
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