The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.
5629 Sylvan Ave
Listing Notes
Legal 2-Family Home in North Riverdale - First Time on the Market in Nearly 25 Years! This spacious and well-maintained 2-family home offers exceptional flexibility as either a large single-family residence or an income-producing live-in investment property. With approximately 2,400 square feet of living space, this move-in-ready home includes 3-4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and a powder room, a basement, a detached 2-car garage, and a driveway with parking for 2 additional vehicles. The main residence is a beautifully designed triplex featuring an open-concept layout. The main living level includes a bright living room with access to an outdoor patio, a powder room, washer/dryer, and a spacious windowed kitchen with dining area leading to a full Trex deck-perfect for summer barbecues and entertaining. The second level offers two generously sized bedrooms and a shared full bathroom. The private top-floor primary suite features cathedral ceilings, an en-suite bathroom, and two oversized walk-in closets. Enjoy scenic views overlooking the iconic Van Cortlandt Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, offering miles of hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, horseback riding, golf course, running tracks, and the historic Aqueduct Trail. Additional features include: - Triple-pane windows for peace and quiet - Full bathrooms on every floor - Separate 1-bedroom apartment ideal for rental income or guest accommodations - Detached and spacious 2-car garage - Two water heaters - Three Con Edison meters Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, Lloyd's Famous Carrot Cake, Van Cortlandt Park, riding stables, and the BX9 bus with easy access to the 1 train subway line. This North Riverdale gem is truly "priced to sell." Schedule your private showing today!
Market Insights
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- 12 nearby properties available for comparison.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- Square footage is missing, so valuation should lean more heavily on comps and condition.
Estimated Monthly Payment
Assumes 20% down, 7.00% APR over 30 years. Tax and insurance are national-average estimates — your lender quote will differ.
- Principal & interest$4,785
- Property tax (est.)$824
- Home insurance (est.)$300
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 4 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- May 8, 2026
- Photos
- 36 photos
- Property type
- multi family
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Nov 24, 2003 · $530,000
- Garage
- 2 spaces
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1986
- Stories
- 3
- Total units
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,530 sqft
- Lot size
- 5,000 sqft
- Land use
- Multi-family walk-up buildings
- Building class
- C0
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
0 total recorded against the building
0 total recorded
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
Top: illegal parking
Top complaint types in ZIP 10471
- Illegal Parking2,468
- Noise - Residential765
- Street Condition680
- HEAT/HOT WATER611
- Water System584
Recent Transfers (ACRIS)
- Mar 15, 1990DEED
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