Pending
Price CutPrice Drop: $145K (10/08)
Sale Pending at 5250 Arlington Ave, New York City, NY 10471 | MLS# RLS20104828 | Listing updated on 2026-10-08
Photo 1 of Sale Pending at 5250 Arlington Ave, New York City, NY 10471 | MLS# RLS20104828 | Listing updated on 2026-10-08
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$1,550,000

Monthly Est:$7,715

  • Beds Icon4 Beds
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    4 Baths
  • Beds Icon2,954sqft

5250 Arlington Ave, New York City, NY 10471

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1950

  • $-- HOA

  • 8,000 sqft lot

  • $525/sq.ft

Description

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.

  • Houzeo last checked: 8 minutes ago
  • Listing updated: October 8, 2026 at 8:08 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Ari Susswein (914) 450-9665 , Terhi A Edwards () - | Douglas Elliman Real Estate (212) 891-7000
  • Source: Rebny MLS-NY | MLS#: RLS20104828 Rebny MLS-NY

Property Details

  • Status

    Pending

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    2

  • County

    Bronx County

  • City

    New York City

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1950

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    2,954 sqft

  • Lot Size

    8,000 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    Rebny MLS

  • MLS Number

    RLS20104828

  • Days on Market

    79

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Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 4

    Bathrooms: 4

Interior

  • Exterior Features

    None

  • Interior Features

    Smoke Free

Utilities & Energy

  • Basement

    Other

  • Fireplace Features

    Other

  • Pool Features

    Building None

  • Laundry Features

    Building Other

Other Features

  • Subdivision Name

    Estate Area

  • Patio And Porch Features

    None

Price History

DateEventPrice

10/08/2026

Source: mls_logoRebny MLS-NY #RLS20104828

Pending

$1,550,000 -8.55%

$525/sqft

07/21/2026

Source: mls_logoRebny MLS-NY #RLS20104828

Listed for Sale

$1,695,000

$574/sqft

Getting Around 5250 Arlington Ave

Bike Score®

Bike Score

Somewhat Bikeable

46/100

Walk Score®

Walk Score

Somewhat Walkable

69/100

Transit Score®

Transit Score

Good Transit

66/100

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