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Back to the listing3-bedroom house for sale in Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil
5461 Sylvan Ave, Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil, Bronx, New York, NY, 10471
- Size
- 2,310 ft² (215 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1930: Building details
About this home
House for sale in Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil, Bronx: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,310 ft². Asking price $950,000. Built in 1930.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Welcome to 5461 Sylvan Avenue, 25 ft wide, one-of-a-kind single-family home situated on a quiet, tree-lined street in a desirable residential neighborhood. This beautiful property offers a functional layout with bright, sun-filled living spaces, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout. The home features a garage with additional parking spaces, two patios, and an uncovered porch, ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. The residence includes three generously sized bedrooms, each with ample closet space. A large formal living room showcases a stunning working fireplace, with a charming patio adjacent to the space-perfect for summer gatherings and seamless indoor-outdoor living. The spacious dining area is ideal for entertaining, while the newly renovated kitchen is equipped with all updated appliances. The multi-level backyard/patio is conveniently connected to the kitchen, making it an excellent extension of the dining area during the spring and summer months. The fully finished ground level offers a large family room, laundry room, and a second bathroom-providing versatile space for recreation or hosting guests, or additional bedroom. Conveniently located near Metro-North and express buses to Manhattan, and just minutes from world-renowned Van Cortlandt Park, this home is set in an exceptional neighborhood for running, hiking, golfing, and horseback riding.
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Roofy listing score
Grade B, 70/100 · Complete
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Photos25/25
- Full points: 25 photos15/15
- Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
Details16/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
- Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Size stated2/2
- Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
- Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
- No points: No pet policy0/1
- Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 213 words3/3
True cost7/15
- Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
- Some points: Priced 27% above similar homes in its neighborhood, which take longer to sell3/7
Accuracy12/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1930, 1 home)5/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
Legal10/10
- Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
- Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
Trust0/15
- No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
- No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5
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Buying costs
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Compared with the area
Asks $950,000, 27% above the median asking price for 3-bedroom homes for sale in Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil.
- Median here
- $749,950
- 20 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $618,500–$946,250
- The middle half of listings
- Per ft²
- $411.26 vs $432.95
- This home vs the median, 5% lower
Priced above most similar homes here and on the market longer than usual.
Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.
More about Riverdale-Spuyten DuyvilLocation
- NeighborhoodRiverdale-Spuyten DuyvilHousing records and complaints
- BoroughBronxHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 10471Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for sale in 1047151 homes for sale
- ListingsRiverdale & Spuyten DuyvilHomes for sale
- ListingsBronxHomes for sale
- CityNew YorkHomes for sale
Nearby transit
- Riverdale (Metro-North)Hudson20 min walk
- Van Cortlandt Park-242 St124 min walk
- 238 St132 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 10
- P.S. 081 Robert J. Christenelementary, grades K-5500 m
- Riverdale / Kingsbridge Academy (Middle School / High School 141)secondary, grades 6-122.1 km
- P.S. 024 Spuyten Duyvilelementary, grades K-52.3 km
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
1 unit · 2 floors · built 1930
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)5461 Sylvan Avenue · BBL 2-05844-1924 · built 1930 · 1 units
- Building type
- One-family home
- Open HPD violations
- None
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- Rent stabilization
- None in 2018–2024 tax bills
- Last sale (12-month file)
- No sales in our 12-month file
No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.
See the full building recordPublic NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).
Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.









































