253 Robinson Ave, Bronx, NY, 10465
About This Home
Welcome to 253 Robinson Avenue, a legal two family brick home on a quiet street in one of the most sought after sections of the Bronx. The ground floor features a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit with direct access to the large backyard. This flexible space can serve as a recreation area, guest suite, or be combined with the second floor to create a spacious duplex apartment. The second floor offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, and the third floor features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Mechanicals are in excellent shape: brand new furnace, hot water heater updated in 2018, 100 amp electrical service for each floor, and 2 separate gas meters. A private driveway fits up to 4 cars and a large backyard round out the outdoor space, a rare combination in this neighborhood. Location is everything here. The Bx40 and Bx42 buses run along East Tremont Avenue just blocks away, with all the shops and restaurants the avenue has to offer. The Throggs Neck Shopping Center with Target, TJ Maxx, and Petco is minutes away, and Ferry Point Park and Bicentennial Veterans Memorial Park offer green space and waterfront views nearby. Drivers have quick access to the Cross Bronx Expressway, Throgs Neck Expressway, Bruckner Expressway, and Hutchinson River Parkway, with the Throgs Neck and Whitestone Bridges connecting you to Queens and Long Island in minutes. Live in one unit while the rental income helps cover your mortgage, or add a strong turnkey investment to your portfolio. Schedule your private showing today.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Multi Family
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,520
- Total interior livable area: 2,520 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 056000064
- Special condition: Resale
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Coastal Flooding
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Bronx County and New York
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $5,511 | $66,132 |
| Home Insurance * | $408 | $4,896 |
| Property Taxes | $708 | $8,496 |
| Electricity | $416 | $4,997 |
| Total | $7,043 | $84,516 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New York FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Price change | $1,010,000 |
| 2026-07-30 | Price change | $1,090,000 |
| 2026-07-17 | Price change | $1,110,000 |
| 2026-07-14 | Price change | $1,125,000 |
| 2026-07-06 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000 |
| 2025-07-17 | Sold | $920,000 |
| 2025-05-08 | Pending sale | $921,000 |
| 2025-04-22 | Price change | $921,000 |
| 2025-04-11 | Price change | $940,999 |
| 2025-03-31 | Price change | $945,999 |
| 2025-02-14 | Price change | $949,999 |
| 2022-03-25 | Pending sale | $744,000 |
| 2022-03-22 | Sold | $750,000 |
| 2021-10-20 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-10-13 | Listed for sale | $744,000 |
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