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Property Description
Contractors, Investors, and Handymen-Opportunity Awaits in Riverdale! Bring your vision and unlock the full potential of this detached 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath brick home located in the highly desirable Riverdale section of the Bronx. This "Diamond in the rough" offers an exceptional opportunity for buyers looking to renovate and create value. The special home features a spacious living room with a fireplace, a bright den/sunroom, a formal dining room, and a kitchen with a pantry. The second floor offers a generously sized primary bedroom, two additional well-proportioned bedrooms, and a full hall bath. The lower level provides abundant storage, a powder room, laundry access, and entry to the garage, along with a door leading directly to the backyard. With its solid detached brick construction, private garage parking, and level backyard, the possibilities and upside here are tremendous. Bring your imagination and start with the perfect canvas for a full renovation and customization to your own liking. Truly a commuters dream- just minutes to buses, trains, shopping, major parkways, Van Cortland park and 25 minutes to Manhattan. (NOTE: CASH OFFERS ONLY, NO EXCEPTIONS- HOME IS BEING SOLD "AS-IS")
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5608 Sylvan Ave
General
- Price: $575,000
- Taxes: $10,345
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Long_Island
- MLS ID: 972053
- Updated: 4/10/2026
- Added to Site: 27 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Formal Dining, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Original Details, Pantry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry Facilities: Yes
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Basement
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Location
- County: Bronx County
- Cross Streets: Faraday Avenue
School Information
- High School District: Contact Agent
- Elementary School: Contact Agent
- Middle School: Call Listing Agent
- High School: Contact Agent
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
- Heating Zones: 1
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Brick, Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partial, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
- Windows: Aluminum Frames
- Building Size: 2151
- Square Feet: 2,151
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1925
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.0859
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,742
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $10,345
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Property ID: 05852-2119
Listed by Double C Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 5608 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 | 0.4 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 5608 Sylvan Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/19/2026
Listed
$575,000
—
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 5608 Sylvan Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$9,749
—
$51,451
6%
2024
$9,749
6%
$48,539
6%
2023
$9,197
-1%
$45,792
-28%
2022
$9,300
-3%
$63,420
23%
2021
$9,565
5%
$51,480
-9%
2020
$9,076
7%
$56,880
-3%
2019
$8,462
9%
$58,620
54%
2017
$7,779
3%
$38,160
1%
2016
$7,571
8%
$37,873
6%
2015
$6,987
14%
$35,730
6%
2014
$6,103
—
$33,708
6%
2013
$6,106
—
$31,800
—
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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5608 Sylvan Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 (MLS# 972053) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 5608 Sylvan Avenue is currently listed for $575,000 and was received on March 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 5608 Sylvan 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.

