SOLD FOR $3,189,000
· Closed August 31, 2015
5040 Arlington Avenue
MLS® #RLS10057235
Listing by Robert E. Hill Inc.
Studio
0
Bath
5,580
Sq. Ft.
1899
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Parking: Private garage
- Character: Pre-war building (1899)
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Feb 20, 2015 | $3,189,000 | - |
| Price Reduced | May 7, 2015 | $3,490,000 | +9.4% |
Description
*HOUSE IS ALSO BEING OFFERED FOR RENT: $12,000 MONTHLY*
Warm and inviting, this 1920's home was meticulously renovated and expanded in 2005. Architecturally redesigned, no detail was overlooked. Kitchen opens to a sun-filled family room with breakfast nook and has a Viking stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator, custom cabinets, cooking island with 2nd dishwasher and sink. Formal dining room has custom pocket doors on 3 sides. Living room has a fireplace refitted with wood-burning stove. A screen-enclosed sun porch overlooks a huge yard. A library has custom bookshelves and built-in file storage, all handsome oak.
Finishing off the first floor is a mud room with storage closets, 2 powder rooms and a media library. Second floor features MBR suite with bathroom and dressing area with custom closets and cabinetry. There are 4 additional bedrooms and 3 additional bathrooms and a full laundry room. Third floor has 2 bedrooms and a bath. Playroom in basement plus attached one-car garage. Located on almost 1/2 acre and centrally located.
Features & Amenities
Exterior Features
Building Information
About Riverdale
View All Riverdale ListingsRiverdale 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
View NeighborhoodActive 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
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/14/26, 5:14 AM EST
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5040 Arlington Avenue, Riverdale, Bronx County • Near West 252nd Street/Arlington Avenue
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
This property has 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms.
The listed interior living area is 5,580 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1899, making it approximately 127 years old.
At the current list price of $3,189,000 for 5,580 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $572. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.
To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. 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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