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859 Forest Avenue, Rye, NY 10580
$12,250,000
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Property Description
Extraordinary waterfront estate graces nearly 3 acres with 470' of water frontage, 104' private sandy beach, pool and deep water dock in prestigious Milton Point location. Perched atop a rolling green lawn, this 8,800 sq. ft. Georgian Colonial provides 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and exudes Gatsby-era elegance and grandeur throughout. This exceptional home showcases great indoor/outdoor entertaining space with French doors from all water facing main level rooms to expansive terraces; wood floors, five fireplaces and exquisite architectural details. Highlights include sophisticated formal rooms, sunroom, office, chef's kitchen and breakfast room with prep kitchen open to family room. Top two floors offer sleeping quarters with sitting room, deck in primary suite and playroom. Lower level provides recreation rooms, spa. Widow's walk showcases panoramic Long Island Sound views. This notable home was built in 1917 by Trowbridge and Livingston, architects of the St. Regis Hotel and Hayden Planetarium, served as the Embassy to Uruguay in the 1960's and housed one of the first privately owned tennis bubbles in the 70's.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 859 Forest Ave
General
- Sold For: $12,250,000
- Taxes: $131,997
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: H6183044
- Added to Site: 752 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 20
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedrm, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Children Playroom, Dressing Area, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Floor to Ceiling Windows, Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Home Office, Original Details, Pantry, Powder Room, Sauna, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 5
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 10
- Full Bathrooms: 8
- Half Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 8
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Inground Pool
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Sprinkler Lawn System, Dock
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Patio, Terrace, Wrap Around
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Attached, 4+ Car Attached, Driveway
Location
- County: Westchester
- Township: Rye
School Information
- Elem School District: Rye
- Midd School District: Rye
- High School District: Rye
- Elementary School: Milton School
- Middle School: Rye Middle School
- High School: Rye High School
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Hot Water
- Heating Zones: 6
- Water Heater: Gas Stand Alone
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Estate
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full Basement
- Finished Attic: Yes
- Living Area: 8,800 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1917
- Year Built Source: Owner
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Greenhouse
Lot Features
- Property View: Panoramic, Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.82
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 122,922
- Lot Size Source: Other
- Lot Features: Private
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front View: Beach Front, Water Access, Waterfront
- Beach Front: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Taxes Include: Sewer, Trash
- Tax Amount: $131,997
Disclosures and Reports
- Buyer’s Brokerage Compensation: 2%
- Exclusions: See Remarks
- Inclusions: Whirlpool Tub
- APN: 1400-153-015-00001-000-0002-1
- Property ID: 1400-153-015-00001-000-0002-1
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Schools
Schools serving 859 Forest Ave
School District:Rye City School District
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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3 Parsons St, Rye, NY 10580 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi | |
1 Parsons St, Rye, NY 10580 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 859 Forest Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/16/2023
Sold
$12,250,000
-12.47%
MLS
9/15/2022
Price Reduced
$13,995,000
-6.67%
MLS
5/10/2022
Listed
$14,995,000
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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.
859 Forest Avenue, Rye, NY 10580 (MLS# H6183044) is a Single Family property that was sold at $12,250,000 on February 16, 2023. This property was sold by Michele Flood from our Rye - Sound Shore Regional Realty Center Office.Want to learn more about 859 Forest Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Rye? You can browse all Rye real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.