4970 Independence Avenue, Riverdale, NY 10471

$3,450,000
Active for Sale
6 Beds
4F 2H Baths
 
Listing ID 11456622
Property Type House
County Bronx
Township Riverdale
Neighborhood Hudson Hill, West of Highway
Total Tax $37,143
FEMA Flood Map fema.gov/portal
   
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Exclusive Newly Listed NEWLY RESTORED & REMODELED -- Historic Two-House Combo: Spacious 6-Bd. Victorian Landmark with Gracious Porches, Large Patio & Broad Lawns on Over Three-Quarters of an Acre THE RESIDENCE This spacious 6-bedroom, 4-full- and 2-half bath residence consists of two houses connected by a family room with a wood-burning fireplace. The home enjoys multiple covered porches and a large, inviting, heated patio - perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining. There are broad, level lawns to the front, back and side. Newly restored by the current owner, the home now offers modern conveniences that both contrast and complement its Victorian character, with a modern kitchen, new en suite bathrooms and 6-zone HVAC. Standout features include: an entry hall; living room with French doors out to a columned porch; formal dining room; windowed kitchen with 2 farmhouse-style sinks, limestone countertops and stainless-steel appliances (Sub-Zero refrigerator, 2 dishwashers by Bosch and by Cove and Wolf induction stove); family room with a vaulted skylight ceiling; large den; newly created 2nd-floor master bedroom suite with windowed dressing room; master bathroom (with double-sink vanity, glass-enclosed shower, freestanding soaking tub and tadelakat plaster walls and ceiling); finished attic bedroom; two basements (one with a half bathroom). There is a long, private driveway (280 ft.) leading to a detached 2-car garage. There is also a large storage shed. The property spans approximately 0.82 acres. THE HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE The main wing (known as the H.F. Spaulding Estate Coachman's House) was built around 1880 and designed by the architect Charles W. Clinton in the picturesque Victorian Stick style. The smaller wing was built around 1860. Both buildings were relocated to their current site from the Wave Hill estate across the street in 1909, and they were linked by a one-story addition in 1968. Historically and architecturally significant, the residence was designated a city landmark in 1981 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. According to the Guide to New York City Landmarks, "Lively and varied textures are created by board-and-batten siding on the first floor, crossed sticks above, dormer windows with jigsaw ornament, and a slate roof with overhanging eaves." The authoritative AIA Guide to New York City (3rd Edition) uses one word to describe the Coachman's House: "Glorious." An esteemed architect, Clinton also designed other prominent building throughout city, including the Seventh Regiment Armory of Park Avenue. THE SETTING Situated on one of Riverdale's most bucolic avenues, and directly across from the exquisite greenery of Wave Hill public gardens and culture center, the home is close to well-known private schools (Horace Mann, Fieldston, Riverdale Country School and SAR Academy), the Riverdale Yacht Club and the Metro-North trains and express buses to Manhattan.
Property Details
  • 6 Total Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 2 Half Baths
  • Available 3/24/2025
  • Partial Basement
  • Lower Level: Partly Finished
Interior Features
  • Separate Kitchen
  • Other Kitchen Counter
  • Oven/Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Stainless Steel
  • Hardwood Flooring
  • Garden
  • Laundry in Unit
  • 14 Rooms
  • Entry Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Family Room
  • Formal Room
  • Den/Office
  • Study
  • Primary Bedroom
  • en Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Bonus Room
  • Library
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast
  • Laundry
  • Private Guestroom
  • First Floor Bathroom
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Natural Gas Fuel
  • Natural Gas Avail
  • Central A/C
Exterior Features
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Siding
  • Slate Roof
  • Detached Garage
  • 2 Garage Spaces
  • Patio
  • Fence
  • Room For Pool
  • Driveway
  • Trees
  • Shed
  • Private View
  • Scenic View
  • Park View
  • Near Bus
  • Near Train
Community Details
  • Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Parking Garage
Taxes and Fees
  • $37,143 Total Tax
Listed By
TREBACH REALTY INC
Office: 718-543-7174
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