#RLS20024542, Sabrina Saneaux, Listing office: Compass
5749 Faraday Ave Bronx, NY 10471
Property details
About 5749 Faraday Ave
Charming 1930s Brick Home with Modern Updates. Step into timeless elegance with this beautifully renovated brick home, originally built in the 1930s. Overflowing with character and thoughtfully updated for today’s lifestyle, this residence seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comfort. The inviting sunroom welcomes you with natural light, exposed brick, and a stunning wall of windows. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room and a formal dining room, both featuring high ceilings, intricate moldings, and gleaming hardwood floors. The renovated kitchen is a chef’s dream, offering a generous center island, ample pantry space, and access to a sunny back deck, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Upstairs, the second floor includes three comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the third floor offers two additional bedrooms—ideal for guests, home offices, or creative spaces. The finished lower level features a large, open family room, a full bathroom, and a utility/laundry room, providing plenty of versatile living space. Outside, enjoy a beautifully landscaped front garden and a detached one-car garage that includes a spacious workshop area and ample storage. Conveniently situated near public transportation, shopping, schools, and parks, this home offers both charm and convenience. Home Improvements Within the Last 5 Years: All new windows (29 total), new exterior door and storm door with built-in doggie door leading to the deck, refinished all hardwood floors throughout the house, installed recessed lighting in every room, added lighting in all bedroom closets, installed Lutron smart switches throughout the main floor and lower level, custom-built media cabinets in the living room to accommodate a 75" TV, renovated lower-level bathroom, installed new granite countertop s in the kitchen, new water heater (2020), installed central air conditioning with 2-zone operation, separate heating system in the lower level for independent temperature control, repointed the entire front façade of the house, completely rebuilt the chimney on the roof, installed a new flat roof above the front sunroom,, replaced decking on the back deck, installed vinyl soffits around the entire exterior, and installed a 240V plug in the garage for an electric vehicle.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Interior: Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Entertainment Cabinets, Formal Dining, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Marble Counters, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Exterior: Deck
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,250,000
- Price/SqFt: $649
- Annual Tax Amount: $8,755
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Back Yard
- Year Built: 1930
- Living Area: 1,925 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.0574 Acres
- MLS Number: 861679
- MLS Name: ONEKEY2
- Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HS NY Prop
- Office Phone: (914) 779-1700
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Nov 18, 2020 | Home Sold | $940,000 |
Sep 13, 2016 | Home Sold | $876,000 |
Apr 05, 2005 | Home Sold | $412,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $43,592 | $8,755 |
2023 | $55,440 | $8,260 |
2021 | $51,120 | $8,351 |
2020 | $51,480 | $7,924 |
2018 | $34,272 | $6,686 |
2017 | $34,272 | $6,301 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
P.S. 81 Robert J. Christen School
Public District KG-6
0.4 mi
•5550 Riverdale Ave
7
Montessori School 27
Public Magnet PK-6
0.8 mi
•132 Valentine Ln
5
School 21
Public Magnet PK-6
1.1 mi
•100 Lee Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $89,785. Most Bronx, NY residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
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About 5749 Faraday Ave
The listing price of 5749 Faraday Ave property is $1,250,000.
The property 5749 Faraday Ave is a house located in Bronx, New York, 10471.
Active Listing: 5749 Faraday Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5749 Faraday Ave are: P.S. 81 Robert J. Christen School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Montessori School 27 (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), School 21 (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), School 13 (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Pearls Hawthorne School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Eugenio Maria de Hostos Microsociety School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Yonkers High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), World View High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $8,755 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on November 18, 2020 for $940,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 5749 Faraday Ave has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 5749 Faraday Ave is 1,925 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5749 Faraday Ave is 1930.
This home is located at 5749 Faraday Ave in Bronx, NY and zip code 10471 in the Northwest Bronx neighborhood. This 1,925 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.06 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,250,000.
Bronx, NY housing market in May 2025 saw over 28 listings sold above listed price, more than 49 sold at listed price and over 68 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Bronx, NY increased by 4.1% between April and May 2025. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 78 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $607,895.