5461 Sylvan Avenue
$950,000
MLS# RLS20066278 · North Riverdale
Originally listed at $985,000. Price last reduced on August 6, 2026.
Listed January 10, 2026 · 300 days on the market
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,310 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
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. Lot Area: 4,311 sq ft Lot Frontage: 25 ft Lot Depth:181.92 ft Year Built:1930 Two Parking Spaces!
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
Home features
- Wall air conditioning units
- Natural gas heat
- Wood-burning fireplace
- Private outdoor space (under 60 sq ft)
- Patio
- Terrace
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Laundry in building
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$5,841 / month
- Principal and interest$4,804
- Property taxes$1,037
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$190,000
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$14,630
The mansion tax applies to purchases of $1 million or more. 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.
Location & Nearby
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5461 Sylvan Avenue
Parks
- Van Cortlandt ParkAbout 3 min walk
- Vinmont Veteran ParkAbout 7 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- P.S. 81 Robert J. ChristenAbout 8 min walk
Colleges & universities
- University of Mt St VincentAbout 22 min walk
- Manhattan UniversityAbout 24 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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