About 5608 Sylvan Avenue
Bring your vision and unlock the full potential of this detached 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath brick home located in the highly desirable Riverdale section of the Bronx. This "Diamond in the rough" offers an exceptional opportunity for buyers looking to renovate and create value. The special home features a spacious living room with a fireplace, a bright den/sunroom, a formal dining room, and a kitchen with a pantry. The second floor offers a generously sized primary bedroom, two additional well-proportioned bedrooms, and a full hall bath. The lower level provides abundant storage, a powder room, laundry access, and entry to the garage, along with a door leading directly to the backyard. Truly a commuters dream- just minutes to buses, trains, shopping, major parkways, Van Cortland park and 25 minutes to Manhattan.
Features of 5608 Sylvan Avenue
| MLS® # | 972053 |
|---|---|
| Price | $575,000 |
| Sold Price | $645,000 |
| Date Sold | May 19th, 2026 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2.00 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 2,151 |
| Acres | 0.09 |
| Taxes | $10,345 |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Colonial |
| Status | Closed |
Community Information
| Address | 5608 Sylvan Avenue |
|---|---|
| City | Bronx |
| County | Bronx County |
| State | NY |
| Zip Code | 10471 |
| Adult 55+ Community | No |
Amenities
| Utilities | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected |
|---|---|
| Parking | Attached, Garage |
| # of Garages | 1 |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior | Hardwood |
|---|---|
| Interior Features | Formal Dining, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Original Details, Pantry |
| Appliances | Range, Refrigerator |
| Heating | Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Wall/Window Unit(s) |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Partial, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplaces | Living Room |
Exterior
| Windows | Aluminum Frames |
|---|---|
| Exterior | Brick, Stone |
School Information
| District | Contact Agent |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Contact Agent |
| Middle | Call Listing Agent |
| High | Contact Agent |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | March 16th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 167 |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
| Levels | Two |
Listing Details
| Office | Double C Realty |
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