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Property Description
Legal 2-Family Home in North Riverdale - First Time on the Market in Nearly 25 Years! This spacious and well-maintained 2-family home offers exceptional flexibility as either a large single-family residence or an income-producing live-in investment property. With approximately 2,400 square feet of living space, this move-in-ready home includes 3-4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and a powder room, a basement, a detached 2-car garage, and a driveway with parking for 2 additional vehicles. The main residence is a beautifully designed triplex featuring an open-concept layout. The main living level includes a bright living room with access to an outdoor patio, a powder room, washer/dryer, and a spacious windowed kitchen with dining area leading to a full Trex deck-perfect for summer barbecues and entertaining. The second level offers two generously sized bedrooms and a shared full bathroom. The private top-floor primary suite features cathedral ceilings, an en-suite bathroom, and two oversized walk-in closets. Enjoy scenic views overlooking the iconic Van Cortlandt Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, offering miles of hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, horseback riding, golf course, running tracks, and the historic Aqueduct Trail. Additional features include: Triple-pane windows for peace and quiet Full bathrooms on every floor Separate 1-bedroom apartment ideal for rental income or guest accommodations Detached and spacious 2-car garage Two water heaters Three Con Edison meters Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, Lloyd's Famous Carrot Cake, Van Cortlandt Park, riding stables, and the BX9 bus with easy access to the 1 train subway line. This North Riverdale gem is truly "priced to sell." MULTIPLE OFFERS - NO MORE SHOWINGS!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5629 Sylvan Ave
General
- Sold For: $999,999
- Taxes: $14,700
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: REBNY
- MLS ID: RLS20089961
- Added to Site: 156 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 12
- Interior Features: Smoke Free
- Appliances: Washer Dryer Allowed
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Building Other, In Unit
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Building None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Garden, Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Terrace
Parking
- Garage: Yes
Location
- County: Bronx
- Subdivision: North Riverdale
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Walk-Up
- Basement Desc.: Other
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 2,530
- Living Area: 2,530 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1986
- Other Struct. Feat.: Green Building
Lot Features
- Property View: Other
- Lot Size: 5000
- Lot Dimensions: 100.00 x 50.00
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $14,700
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 05853-2212
- Block: 5853
- Lot Number: 2212
Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Riverdale LLC
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Schools
Schools serving 5629 Sylvan Ave
School District:New York City Geographic School District 10
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ps 81 Robert J Christen 5550 Riverdale Ave, The Bronx, NY 10471 | K-6 | 0.3 mi |
Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy (Ms High School 141) 660 W 237th St, The Bronx, NY 10463 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5629 Sylvan Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/01/2026
Sold
$999,999
11.23%
MLS
5/08/2026
Listed
$899,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
5629 Sylvan Avenue, New York City, NY 10471 (MLS# RLS20089961) is a Single Family property that was sold at $999,999 on September 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 5629 Sylvan Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in New York City? You can browse all New York City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

