




5250 Arlington Ave, Bronx, NY, 10471
About This Home
Welcome to 5250 Arlington Avenue, a striking contemporary residence nestled in one of Riverdale's most desirable neighborhoods. Offering four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, generous living spaces, and an abundance of natural light, this home presents a rare opportunity to create your dream home in an exceptional setting. Upon entering, you're welcomed by an oversized foyer, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the rear patio and lush backyard, flooding the home with natural light. A graceful curved staircase serves as the architectural centerpiece, leading both upstairs and to the lower level. The main living room features soaring vaulted ceilings with warm wood detailing and a wood-burning fireplace, creating a dramatic yet inviting space. The adjoining formal dining room is open and airy, making it ideal for entertaining. The spacious kitchen offers abundant cabinetry and workspace, with two convenient openings to the dining room that enhance the home's effortless flow. Just off the kitchen is a private office, perfect for working from home, studying, or pursuing creative endeavors. Completing the main level is a generous family room that can also serve as a fourth bedroom, filled with natural light and conveniently located next to a full bathroom. An attached two-car garage adds everyday convenience. The second level features a sun-filled landing overlooking the backyard, creating an open and airy atmosphere throughout. Two bedrooms share a full hall bathroom, while the oversized primary suite offers exceptional closet space and a spacious en-suite bathroom, providing a peaceful private retreat. A west-facing second-floor patio offers an additional outdoor living space, perfect for enjoying afternoon sun and evening sunsets. The lower level provides exceptional flexibility with a large recreation or family room, an additional full bathroom, extensive storage, and endless possibilities for a home gym, media room, playroom, or guest suite. The home presents an outstanding opportunity for its next owner to renovate and personalize a thoughtfully designed contemporary residence with exceptional bones, abundant natural light, and expansive living spaces. Surrounded by mature landscaping and lush greenery, the property offers a peaceful setting while remaining conveniently located near Riverdale's parks, schools, shopping, restaurants, and public transportation, including Metro-North, express buses, and local bus lines. This is a rare opportunity to own and reimagine a distinctive contemporary home in one of Riverdale's most sought-after locations.
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Washer/Dryer
- Laundry features: Inside
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Cooling
- Cooling features: Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Fireplace: Yes
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,028
- Total interior livable area: 3,028 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 059450100
- Special condition: Resale
Features
- Patio & porch: Other,Deck,Terrace
- Exterior features: Courtyard,Balcony,Garden,Private Roof Deck,Terrace
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
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
- Cold Wave
- 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 | $8,570 | $102,840 |
| Home Insurance * | $849 | $10,188 |
| Property Taxes | $1,101 | $13,212 |
| Electricity | $500 | $6,004 |
| Total | $11,020 | $132,240 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New York FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Contingent | $1,695,000 |
| 2026-08-13 | Pending sale | $1,695,000 |
| 2026-07-15 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000 |
