5998 Palisade Avenue in Riverdale (All photos courtesy of Robert E. Hill, Inc.)
5998 Palisade Avenue located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, is a four bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom two story home with 3,452 square feet.
The park-like property covers a quarter of an acre and was recently discounted 20 percent ($351,000) to $1,399,000 after a year-and-a-half on the market. Only 14 miles north of midtown, this incredibly private home feels a million miles away.
Google Earth aerial showing loation 5998 Palisade Avenue
Built in 1938 by a renowned architect who was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, this home is surrounded by lush trees and flower gardens.
The light-filled home has windows facing all directions, enveloped by an incredibly private bucolic setting.
The spacious living room boasts a gas insert fireplace.
The rustic, wood paneled dining room has an abundance of windows and is drenched in light.
There is wood paneling throughout the house evoking a rustic feel.
A large finished basement (9'x23') has an equally long storage/workspace area. There is also a laundry room and an attached garage accommodating three cars (one indoor and two outdoor spaces).
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Michelle Sinclair Colman
Michelle writes children's books and also writes articles about architecture, design and real estate. Those two passions came together in Michelle's first children's book, "Urban Babies Wear Black." Michelle has a Master's degree in Sociology from the University of Minnesota and a Master's degree in the Cities Program from the London School of Economics.
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