3040 ARLINGTON Avenue
$1,875,000
MLS# RLS20125947 · Spuyten Duyvil
Listed November 9, 2026 · 1 day on the market
4 Beds 3 Baths 6,100 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
A Charming Colonial-Inspired Home with Timeless Appeal
Nestled on a quiet residential corner in Spuyten Duyvil, Riverdale, this charming white clapboard home offers a peaceful retreat from the bustle of city life. Built in 1945 and set on a level 6,000-square-foot corner lot, this three-and-a-half-story residence combines classic architectural character with inviting interiors, versatile living spaces, and beautifully landscaped outdoor surroundings.
A white picket fence frames the picturesque property, enclosing a generous grassy lawn accented by beautiful foliage. An inviting patio provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, while a private driveway accommodates two cars. With its timeless exterior and welcoming garden, the home offers a delightful blend of traditional charm and comfortable living.
Upon entering through the formal foyer, the home's traditional layout creates an immediate sense of warmth and elegance. To the left, the living room features a wood-burning fireplace, providing a cozy setting for relaxation, listening to music, or enjoying the ambiance of a grand piano. To the right, the formal dining room is complemented by a built-in cabinet with a sink, adding both character and convenience.
The renovated, windowed eat-in kitchen blends classic style with modern functionality. White Shaker-style wood cabinetry, white Carrara marble countertops, a white ceramic tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances create a bright, fresh aesthetic. A chamber-style gas range adds a distinctive touch of nostalgia to this thoughtfully updated culinary space.
The home offers three bedrooms, an oversize full bathroom with a tub and a shower, and 2 powder room can easily be converted to full bath., along with a versatile den that can also serve as a guest bedroom. With access to the garden, the den provides additional flexibility for guests, work, or everyday living.
The upper floors feature comfortable, well-proportioned bedrooms and walk-in closets. On the third floor, the spacious primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet, while another generously sized bedroom and a full, windowed bathroom complete the level. The windowed bathroom features a bathtub as well as a shower and an elongated vanity.
An expansive lower level provides abundant space and flexibility, with possibilities for a home office, fitness area, playroom, recreation room, hobby space, or additional workspace. Extensive closet storage and a dedicated laundry room add practicality, while a separate utility room and ample storage.
Additional highlights include a classic slate roof, freshly painted interiors, and beautifully refinished hardwood floors. Large windows throughout the main and second floors invite natural light into the home and offer picturesque views of the level garden.
Ideally situated within easy walking distance of houses of worship, shops, restaurants, schools, and parks, the property also offers convenient access to public transportation, providing a balance of neighborhood tranquility and everyday convenience.
A delightful combination of timeless architecture, inviting interiors, versatile living spaces, and enchanting outdoor surroundings, this special Spuyten Duyvil residence presents a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best of Riverdale living. Yet so close to the city!!
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Brown Harris Stevens Riverdale LLC.
A chamber-style gas range is the detail that sets the renovated eat-in kitchen at 3040 Arlington Avenue apart. It sits among white Shaker-style cabinets, white Carrara marble countertops and a white ceramic tile backsplash, with stainless steel appliances, so the room stays bright while keeping an older kind of cooking-range character.
The living room has a wood-burning fireplace, and the formal dining room has a built-in cabinet with a sink. That sink is handy when you're serving a larger meal, since you won't have to carry dishes far. Both rooms open off the foyer, so the ground floor is easy to host in.
The den can serve as a guest room and has access to the garden, which makes it useful for a visitor, a home office or a quiet room for everyday use. Upstairs, the third-floor primary bedroom has a walk-in closet, and the upper bedrooms also have walk-in closets. The full bathroom on that level has both a tub and a shower.
Outside, a white picket fence encloses a grassy lawn with mature foliage, and the patio is set up for outdoor dining. A private garden is a real asset in the city, and this one has room to sit out. The private driveway fits two cars.
The lower level is expansive and could hold a home office, fitness area, playroom, recreation room or hobby space. It also has a dedicated laundry room, extensive closet storage and a separate utility room. Slate roof, freshly painted interiors and refinished hardwood floors round out the home.
For errands, Key Food Supermarket and Tibbets are each about 7 minutes away on foot. Ewen Park is about 3 minutes away, and Seton Park and Henry Hudson Park are each about 6 minutes on foot.
Quick answers+
Does the home have a fireplace?
Yes. The living room has a wood-burning fireplace.
Is there private outdoor space?
Yes. There is a private garden with a grassy lawn enclosed by a white picket fence, along with a patio for outdoor dining.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the home have?
Four bedrooms and three bathrooms, across 6,100 square feet.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
- Smoke-free
Home features
- Fireplace
- Private garden
- Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)
- Patio
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Green building
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$10,283 / month
- Principal and interest$9,481
- Property taxes$802
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$375,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1%)$18,750
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$28,875
Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
About the Building
3040 Arlington Avenue is a 3-story two-family dwelling, completed in 1920 and home to 2 residential units.
Ewen Park is roughly 3 minutes away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
- Year Built
- 1920
- Stories
- 3
- Units
- 2
- Building Type
- Two-Family Dwelling
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Location & Nearby
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3040 ARLINGTON Avenue
Parks
- Ewen ParkAbout 3 min walk
- Seton ParkAbout 6 min walk
- Henry Hudson ParkAbout 6 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- P.S. X037 - Multiple Intelligence SchoolAbout 6 min walk
- P.S. 24 Spuyten DuyvilAbout 8 min walk
- Amber Charter School Kingsbridge · CharterAbout 9 min walk
Middle schools
- Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School · CharterAbout 14 min walk
High schools
- International Leadership Charter High School · CharterAbout 6 min walk
- In-Tech Academy (M.S. / High School 368)About 7 min walk
Colleges & universities
- Manhattan UniversityAbout 21 min walk
Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.
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