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Property Description
Charming 1930s Brick Home with Modern Updates. Step into timeless elegance with this beautifully renovated brick home, originally built in the 1930s. Overflowing with character and thoughtfully updated for today's lifestyle, this residence seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comfort. The inviting sunroom welcomes you with natural light, exposed brick, and a stunning wall of windows. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room and a formal dining room, both featuring high ceilings, intricate moldings, and gleaming hardwood floors. The renovated kitchen is a chef's dream, offering a generous center island, ample pantry space, and access to a sunny back deck, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Upstairs, the second floor includes three comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the third floor offers two additional bedrooms-ideal for guests, home offices, or creative spaces. The finished lower level features a large, open family room, a full bathroom, and a utility/laundry room, providing plenty of versatile living space. Outside, enjoy a beautifully landscaped front garden and a detached one-car garage that includes a spacious workshop area and ample storage. Conveniently situated near public transportation, shopping, schools, and parks, this home offers both charm and convenience. Home Improvements Within the Last 5 Years: All new windows (29 total), new exterior door and storm door with built-in doggie door leading to the deck, refinished all hardwood floors throughout the house, installed recessed lighting in every room, added lighting in all bedroom closets, installed Lutron smart switches throughout the main floor and lower level, custom-built media cabinets in the living room to accommodate a 75" TV, renovated lower-level bathroom, installed new granite countertop s in the kitchen, new water heater (2020), installed central air conditioning with 2-zone operation, separate heating system in the lower level for independent temperature control, repointed the entire front façade of the house, completely rebuilt the chimney on the roof, installed a new flat roof above the front sunroom,, replaced decking on the back deck, installed vinyl soffits around the entire exterior, and installed a 240V plug in the garage for an electric vehicle.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5749 Faraday Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,190,000
- Taxes: $8,755
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Long_Island
- MLS ID: 861679
- Added to Site: 233 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Entertainment Cabinets, Formal Dining, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Marble Counters, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry Facilities: Yes
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Basement
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
Location
- County: Bronx County
School Information
- High School District: Bronx
- Elementary School: Contact Agent
- Middle School: Call Listing Agent
- High School: Contact Agent
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full Basement, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1930
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.0574
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,500
- Lot Features: Back Yard
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $8,755.48
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Property ID: 05855-2277
Listed and Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HS NY Prop
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Schools
Schools serving 5749 Faraday 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 Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5749 Faraday Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/18/2025
Sold
$1,190,000
-4.8%
MLS
5/28/2025
Listed
$1,250,000
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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.
5749 Faraday Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 (MLS# 861679) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,190,000 on August 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 5749 Faraday 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.

