305 W 246th Street
MLS® #RLS10464726
Listing by Robert E. Hill Inc.
8
Bedrooms
5
Baths
3,769
Sq. Ft.
1920
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Parking: Private garage
- Character: Pre-war building (1920)
Property Details
Description
FIELDSTON SPECIAL - DWIGHT JAMES BAUM HOUSE IN LANDMARK COMMUNITY.
Built in the 1920's this stately, magnificent white stucco colonial style 3 story single family house situated in a private landmarked community in Riverdale, NY is a gem. On approximately 1/4 acre, the house is complemented by a private walled garden of lush plantings and beautiful greenery.
The interior is perfectly proportioned by a renowned architect and has been modernized by the present owner with exquisite appointments, custom made additions and top of the line work. The cielings are high and the rooms spacious.
The home has many unique features: an awesome diningroom with built-ins; the original paneled library with a wood-burning fireplace offering comfort and queit; a living room with a wood-burning fireplace; a very large entertainment/sunroom with a baby grand piano, a pool table which can be converted to a buffet table and French doors to the welcoming garden. There is a large eat-in-kitchen with generous workspace and a Garland range/ovens/ and a cast iron griddle. A powder room completes the first floor.
The second floor has eight (8) bedrooms, The house has four and a half (4.5) baths. What everyone wishes for: tremendous number of closets and loads of storage space.
The finished attic has amazing usable space as does the finished basement.
All of the mechanicals have been updated. The house is fully air-conditioned. There is an inground lawn sprinkler system and an intercom system.
This well-designed house needs to be seen to be appreciated.
It is near some of the finest private schools in New York and is 21 minutes from Manhattan.
This property truly presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Features & Amenities
Exterior Features
Building Information
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
16
Median Asking Price
$377K
Median $/Sqft
$420
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
1
Price Reduced
31%
Sold (30 Days)
1
Median Sale Price
$305K
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/23/26, 11:37 AM EST
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Location
305 W 246th Street, Riverdale, Bronx County • Near Tibbett Avenue/Waldo Avenue
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Listing Courtesy of Robert E. Hill Inc. - Susan Baldwin
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