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Selling Your Home in Riverdale, Bronx
Current market data from 465 recorded property transactions in Riverdale. Every number on this page comes from NYC Department of Finance public records — not estimates, not algorithms, not listing data. This is what actually sold.
Home Prices in Riverdale
Median sale prices by property type, based on every recorded sale in Riverdale over the past 12 months.
Quarterly Trends by Property Type
Median sale price by quarter. Arrows show change vs. the prior quarter.
📊 Why this data is more reliable than other sites
The numbers on this page come from the NYC Department of Finance public records — every legally recorded property sale in Riverdale, not just MLS-listed transactions. Sites like Zillow and StreetEasy only capture listings that go through their platforms, missing FSBO sales, off-market deals, and transfers that never hit the MLS. This dataset includes all of them.
We also remove bulk portfolio transfers, nominal sales, and non-arms-length transactions that would distort median prices — cleaning that most data sources don't do. The result is a more accurate picture of what individual homes are actually selling for in your market.
Data source: NYC Department of Finance, Rolling Sales Data — Bronx. Period: April 2025 – March 2026. Excludes $0 transfers, nominal sales, non-arms-length transactions, and bulk portfolio transfers identified through same-date/same-price pattern analysis. Last updated: May 2026.
Best Time to Sell in Riverdale
Monthly closing volume based on 465 residential sales recorded by the NYC Department of Finance over the past 12 months. Months highlighted in orange indicate above-average demand (≥110% of the average monthly volume).
Takeaway for Sellers
Riverdale sees its strongest closing activity in April, May, August, and October — the months highlighted in orange above. These peaks indicate when buyer demand is highest and the most transactions close.
Since the typical sale takes 3 months from listing to closing, you should be listing approximately 3 months before these peak windows to position your home when competition among buyers is strongest. For Riverdale, that means listing in January, February, May, and July.
The optimal listing date depends on your property type, your timeline, and current inventory levels. A strategy session can pinpoint the right window for your specific home.
Housing Stock in Riverdale
Distribution of 465 residential sales by property type over the past 12 months.
What This Means for Sellers
Riverdale's market is dominated by co-op apartment sales, which represent 77.6% of all recorded transactions. Most buyers entering the neighborhood are looking for apartments in elevator buildings, and most sellers are competing with other co-op units. If you own a single-family home or condo, you're in a smaller, less competitive segment where the right pricing and marketing strategy can have an outsized impact on your sale price. Understanding exactly who your buyer pool is and how to reach them is where a broker's expertise matters most.
FAQ: Selling in Riverdale
Based on the most recent NYC Department of Finance public records (April 2025 – March 2026), median sale prices in Riverdale vary significantly by property type. Co-op Apartments: $315,000 (361 sales). Single-Family Homes: $1.2M (51 sales). Condominiums: $650,000 (31 sales). Multifamily: $894,000 (22 sales). These figures reflect all legally recorded sales — not just MLS listings — giving a more complete picture than sites like Zillow or StreetEasy.
The Riverdale market recorded 465 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $518. The median building was built in 1959. For a detailed analysis of how current conditions affect your home's value, schedule a free strategy call.
Riverdale sees its strongest closing volume in April, May, August, and October, indicating above-average buyer demand. Since the typical sale takes about 3 months from listing to closing, you should be listing approximately 3 months before these peak windows to position your home when competition among buyers is strongest. The optimal listing date depends on your property type and personal timeline — a strategy call can help you find the right window.
Riverdale has a diverse housing stock. Over the past 12 months, Co-op Apartments accounted for 77.6% of sales, Single-Family Homes accounted for 11.0% of sales, Condominiums accounted for 6.7% of sales, Multifamily accounted for 4.7% of sales. The median year built is 1959.
Across all neighborhoods Justin Braithwaite serves, his listings average just 24 days on market — well below the city average. His listings also close at 102.8% of asking price on average, meaning sellers typically get more than their list price. Results in Riverdale specifically depend on property type, pricing strategy, and market timing.
You're not legally required to use an agent, but the data strongly suggests it pays to have expert representation. Justin Braithwaite has completed 261 seller transactions with a 96.1% close rate and a 102.8% sale-to-list ratio. His clients benefit from pricing strategy informed by the same NYC Department of Finance data on this page, plus 10 years of real estate experience and 27 years of sales and marketing expertise. Schedule a free strategy call to see how a data-driven approach can maximize your sale price in Riverdale.
Riverdale, Bronx at a Glance
Riverdale is a residential neighborhood in the northwestern Bronx, bordered by Yonkers to the north, Van Cortlandt Park and Broadway to the east, the Kingsbridge neighborhood to the southeast, and the Hudson River to the west. The neighborhood spans approximately 2.7 square miles and is one of the most affluent and green sections of New York City, known for its hilly terrain, tree-lined streets, and Hudson River views. North Riverdale features large single-family homes with a suburban character, while central and south Riverdale are concentrated with mid-rise and high-rise co-op and condo buildings along the Henry Hudson Parkway corridor.
Riverdale is served by Metro-North Railroad's Hudson Line (Riverdale and Spuyten Duyvil stations), express bus service to Midtown Manhattan, and the 1 train terminating at Van Cortlandt Park–242nd Street just east of the neighborhood. The area is home to several notable private schools, including Horace Mann, Riverdale Country School, and the Fieldston School in the adjacent Fieldston neighborhood. The median building was built in 1959, reflecting a housing stock that spans more than a century of development and attracts a mix of families, professionals, and retirees.
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