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Property Description
A truly exceptional home on prime City Island! The Certificate of Occupancy of this special property is a desirable 2-family. - Currently used as an expansive one-family home with 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 1 half-bathroom. An excellent layout over 3 spacious floors - plus a full basement with laundry, storage, egress etc. Direct access from the open-planned and generous chef's kitchen to the extensive deck with your very own integrated pool! In addition to the living room, dining room, kitchen, and full bathroom on the first floor, there is an additional room with closets that can be used as an office or a den - according to your preference. The primary bedroom, and one guest bedroom are on the second floor - both with access to the extra-large bathroom. Two additional bedrooms, and a den make up the versatile attic / third full floor, with charming slanted ceilings. Use your creativity and apply your unique lifestyle preference to the third floor - it can be anything you desire! - A studio space, a guest suite, or perhaps converted to a spectacular master suite! - The opportunities are endless. Built in the early 1900's, this home presents appealing prewar details of arched doorways, high ceilings, and a plethora of windows - including the gorgeous bay-windows with a built-in banquette in the dining room. 551 Minnieford Avenue's ideal floor plan of south, west, east and north orientation, fills this home with beautiful light from sunrise to sunset. This property also sits on a sizable 5,000 sqft corner lot, and is only a few steps to a private beach. Enjoy pleasing open views from every corner and every window of this property - featuring treetops, water, and sailboats from the very near Boat club! Private driveway for 3 cars, and a front porch adorned with original shiplap ceiling - this property has great curb appeal and is at an excellent location on the wonderful City Island. 551 Minnieford Ave has been owned by the same family for 40 years and has been lovingly cared for, and updated. A property to fall in love with! - A home you will not grow out of. Floor plans also enclosed. Property sold as is. For more information, to book a showing, or to receive a walkthrough video of the property; please contact the listing agent directly.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 551 Minnieford Ave
General
- Price: $848,000
- Taxes: $7,214
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Long_Island
- MLS ID: 863699
- Updated: 11/26/2025
- Added to Site: 245 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chefs Kitchen, Formal Dining, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Kitchen, Original Details
- Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
Parking
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Driveway
Location
- County: Bronx County
School Information
- High School District: Bronx 11
- Elementary School: Ps 175 City Island
- Middle School: Ps 19 Judith K Weiss
- High School: Collegiate Inst For Math & Sci
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Oil
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full Basement
- Windows: Bay Window(s)
- Building Size: 1851
- Square Feet: 1,851
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1901
Lot Features
- Property View: Open, Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1148
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,000
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 100
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $7,214.52
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Property ID: 05635-0114
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Schools
Schools serving 551 Minnieford Ave
School District:New York City Geographic School District 11
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ps 175 City Island 200 City Island Ave, The Bronx, NY 10464 | K-8 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 551 Minnieford Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/02/2025
Price Reduced
$848,000
-5.57%
MLS
7/03/2025
Price Reduced
$898,000
-3.13%
MLS
5/17/2025
Listed
$927,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 551 Minnieford Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$7,648
6%
$39,496
1%
2024
$7,202
1%
$39,139
6%
2023
$7,135
5%
$36,924
3%
2022
$6,778
-4%
$35,940
-2%
2021
$7,028
4%
$36,720
-7%
2020
$6,730
3%
$39,300
—
2019
$6,530
6%
$39,120
27%
2018
$6,132
9%
$30,770
6%
2017
$5,618
2%
$29,030
—
2016
$5,494
8%
$29,030
5%
2015
$5,100
4%
$27,660
2%
2015
$4,902
19%
$27,180
6%
2013
$4,111
—
$25,642
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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551 Minnieford Avenue, Bronx, NY 10464 (MLS# 863699) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 551 Minnieford Avenue is currently listed for $848,000 and was received on May 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 551 Minnieford Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Bronx? You can browse all Bronx real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

