5247 INDEPENDENCE AVE BRONX, NY 10471

Features

• Price/sqft: $450
• Lot Size: 26550
• Total Units: 1
• Total Rooms: 10
• Room List: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 4, Bathroom 5
• Stories: 275
• Heating: Radiant Heating

Facts

• Year Built: 01/01/1920
• Property ID: 870158302
• MLS Number: H6296080
• Parcel Number: 05939-0450
• Property Type: Single Family Home
• County: BRONX
• Listing Status: Active

Sale Type

This is an MLS listing, meaning the property is represented by a real estate broker, who has contracted with the home owner to sell the home.

Description

This listing is NOT a foreclosure. Welcome to 5247 Independence Avenue! This extraordinary residence known as the Henry Atherton Villa was once a gathering place for artists, poets, & society notables at the turn of the 20th century. Perched gracefully with views extending over the Hudson River & the Palisades, this property is a mere 15-minute drive from Midtown Manhattan, nestled within the historic district of Riverdale & walking distance to the notable Wave Hill Cultural Center & Garden. Constructed in 1830, the home showcases the enduring charm of the Gothic Revival style, complemented by a Colonial Revival addition at the turn of the century. This distinguished residence spans an expansive 10,000 square feet, with 9 bedrooms, 8 baths, expansive lawns, a sunlit solarium, a greenhouse & a veranda offering enchanting river vistas. This historic colonial home is a living piece of history that seamlessly combines the grace of the past with the comforts of the present making it as inviting as it is awe-inspiring.