Milton Coste

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(917) 416-7433

SOLD FOR $1,355,000

· Closed September 1, 2015

5242 ARLINGTON Avenue

$1,355,000

5242 ARLINGTON Avenue

Riverdale, Bronx

MLS® #RLS10061925

RLS at REBNY

Listing by CORE Group Marketing LLC

Studio

Bedroom

0

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

N/A

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 0
Year Built N/A
Neighborhood Riverdale

Property Highlights

  • Location: Riverdale, Bronx
  • Property Type: Single Family Residence

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Baths null Full
Parcel # 05945-0096
Block/Lot 5945/96

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 23, 2015 $1,499,000 -
Price Reduced May 19, 2015 $1,395,000 -6.9%
Currently May 14, 2026 $1,355,000 -2.9%

Description

Located near Metro North and two blocks away from Route 9, this attractive Colonial home sits on a verdant double lot with spacious front and backyards and a wide side yard between neighboring houses. Off the central foyer is a spacious south and west facing living room, a gut renovated eat-in kitchen, formal dining room and a sun room. An office/bedroom and a powder room complete the main floor. Upstairs are three bedrooms, the master and secondary are quite large with two full baths and abundant storage including two walk-in closets, two linen closets and a wall of built-ins in the master. A generous attic provides additional storage space. Downstairs you'll have a cozy media room, a laundry room, more storage and a heated two-car garage. This property is move-in ready, has low expenses compared to similar properties on the market and is perfectly situated to take advantage of the best that Riverdale has to offer.

Building Information

Riverdale is structured by historic brick rowhouses and multi-story apartment complexes. The neighborhood is connected by several subway lines, providing easy transit access. Key natural features include large local parks, while established commercial avenues serve as important landmarks.

Riverdale Live Market Data

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Active Listings

20

Median Asking Price

$377K

Median $/Sqft

$402

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

2

Price Reduced

35%

Sold (30 Days)

0

Median Sale Price

$309K

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5242 ARLINGTON Avenue, Riverdale, Bronx County

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1950
Year Built
76 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R1-2
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $62,160
Land Value: $25,560
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 6,650 SF
Building Area: 1,928 SF
Built FAR: 0.29
Allowed FAR: 0.75

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10061925
First Listed: 4/23/2015
Price Changed: 5/19/2015
Closed: 9/1/2015
Contract Date: 4/23/2015

Listing Courtesy of CORE Group Marketing LLC - Sidney S Whelan

Listing Contact: (917) 414-0056

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